Ethereum News

Ethereum (ETH) was launched in 2015 by Vitalik Buterin and a team of co-founders as the world's first programmable blockchain, enabling smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps) that extend far beyond simple peer-to-peer transactions. After transitioning from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake consensus through "The Merge" in 2022, Ethereum now processes transactions more efficiently while maintaining its position as the foundation for decentralized finance (DeFi) and Web3 innovation.

The Ethereum ecosystem encompasses thousands of decentralized applications, from DeFi protocols like Uniswap and Aave to NFT marketplaces, gaming platforms, and layer-2 scaling solutions like Arbitrum and Polygon. Developers, validators, and users interact within this programmable economy where ETH serves as both a digital currency and the fuel powering smart contract execution through gas fees.

CoinDesk covers all aspects of Etherum, from protocol upgrades and scaling developments to DeFi innovation and regulatory implications. Our reporters track everything from Ethereum's roadmap milestones and staking developments to the broader implications of programmable money and decentralized autonomous organizations.

DISCLOSURE: This text was written with the assistance of AI, then reviewed by a person.

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Bitcoin Soars Past $68K for the First Time as Ether Also Sets Record High

The total market capitalization of all cryptocurrencies neared a milestone of $3 trillion.

Oleh Muyao Shen9 Nov 2021

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Discord CEO Hints at Ethereum Compatibility

Jason Citron posted a screenshot that shows Discord connecting to Ethereum, saying “probably nothing.”

Oleh Eliza Gkritsi9 Nov 2021

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Crypto Fund Inflows YTD Significantly Higher Than Last Year

Total assets under management have also reached an all-time high of $80 billion.

Oleh Helene Braun8 Nov 2021

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Ethereum Hits New All-Time High, South Korea Says NFTs Are Not Virtual Assets

Ethereum kicks the week off at an all-time high. China’s Meten Holding Group pivots from tutoring into crypto mining. South Korea says NFTs are not virtual assets. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

8 Nov 2021

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Bitcoin Tops $66K, Resuming Uptrend as Real Bond Yields Slide

The cryptocurrency may face some selling pressure around $70,000, one trader said.

Oleh Eliza Gkritsi, Omkar Godbole8 Nov 2021

El bitcoin supera los $66.000 y busca un récord (Coinbase)

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What Bitcoin and Ether’s Options Tell Us About Their Maturity

Higher options volume relative to spot is a sign of a developed market and can help with price discovery.

Oleh Lawrence Lewitinn7 Nov 2021

Source: Skew, Bitstamp, Coinbase, FTX, Gemini, ItBit, Kraken, LMAX Digital.

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Ethereum Alternatives and Gaming Tokens Outperform BTC and ETH

Bitcoin and ether were little changed over the past 24 hours. Yet, digital currencies associated with Solana and Polkadot, both alternatives to the Ethereum blockchain, were outperforming along with gaming tokens like Axie Infinity’s AXS. "The Hash" team discusses the rise of altcoins and wider crypto markets outlook.

4 Nov 2021

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