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.

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rallies Above $42K as Bull Market Continues

Some analysts are optimistic about the broad crypto rally and see further upside, especially for ether.

By Damanick Dantes, Frances YueAug 6, 2021

Markets

Rising Ether-Bitcoin Price Ratio Shows Crypto Risk Appetite

The ether-bitcoin price ratio has broken out to the upside – possibly an indication of a more buoyant risk-taking mood among crypto traders.

By Omkar GodboleAug 6, 2021

Videos

Binance Bans Derivatives in Hong Kong, Ethereum Fork Boosts Trading

Binance bans derivatives products accounts in Hong Kong. Ethereum fork provides a trading boost, and India’s Olympic winners get more than just medals. We’ll have more on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

Aug 6, 2021

Finance

Binance Smart Chain Beats Ethereum by Some Metrics Thanks to Latest 'GameFi' Craze

Players battle for gaming rewards, while blockchains battle for players.

By Muyao ShenAug 6, 2021

Finance

Philipp Plein Becomes First Major Fashion Brand to Accept Crypto Payments

The retailer will accept 15 cryptocurrencies for both online and in-store purchases.

By Cheyenne LigonAug 5, 2021

The Philipp Plein fashion show during Milan Men's Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2020.

Markets

Blockchain-Based Music Streaming Service Audius Up to 5M Monthly Users

More than 100,000 artists use the platform, including deadmau5 and Skrillex.

By Cheyenne LigonAug 5, 2021

Markets

Market Wrap: Ethereum Hard Fork Rally Outperforms Bitcoin

Ether is up 3% over the past 24 hours.

By Damanick Dantes, Frances YueAug 5, 2021

Videos

What’s Driving Bitcoin’s Price Jump?

The crypto markets rose Thursday, with bitcoin soaring above the $40K critical support level. Noelle Acheson, Head of Market Insights at Genesis Global Trading, discusses the potential catalyst for bitcoin’s price jump and why she doesn’t think Ethereum’s London hard fork upgrade was a contributing factor. Plus, her outlook on crypto regulation.

Aug 5, 2021

Videos

Ether Price Jumps After London Hard Fork Takes Effect

Ether’s price popped after the underlying Ethereum blockchain activated one of its biggest upgrades in the network’s history, known as the London hard fork. “The Hash” hosts discuss what this means for miners, investors, and the overall Ethereum ecosystem.

Aug 5, 2021

Markets

What Crypto Analysts Are Saying About the Ethereum Hard Fork

"The notion of ethereum becoming a deflationary cryptocurrency in the future is now tangible, and the effects on ethereum’s valuation could be profound," said one analyst.

By Lyllah LedesmaAug 5, 2021