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

Figment Raises $50M to Build Up Proof-of-Stake Infrastructure

The funding round included participation from Anchorage Digital, Galaxy Digital, and 10T Ventures.

By Jamie CrawleyAug 16, 2021

Markets

Market Wrap: Ethereum Keeps Burning and Price Is Hot

The largest cryptocurrency by market value was trading close to its highest level in more than two months

By Bradley Keoun, Frances YueAug 13, 2021

Markets

Cardano Jumps on Signals Smart Contracts Coming Next Month

The plan to add smart contracts next month could defy skeptics who have bet that the functionality wouldn't come anytime soon.

By Frances YueAug 13, 2021

Markets

Ether Upside Strengthens Relative to Bitcoin

The ETH/BTC ratio is holding support above 0.05 and could face initial resistance near 0.08.

By Damanick DantesAug 13, 2021

Weekly chart of ether-bitcoin (ETHBTC) price ratio.

Markets

Investment Firm Kryptoin Files for Ether ETF

As the SEC weighs approving its first bitcoin ETF, Kryptoin and others are getting in line for an ETH ETF.

By James RubinAug 12, 2021

Markets

Bitcoin Revenue in April Represents $3B a Year, ETC Group Says

ETC's first industry report also shows second-quarter Ethereum transaction volume increased more than 2,000%.

By Sheldon RebackAug 12, 2021

Markets

Ether Holds Long-Term Support Ahead of All-Time High

The uptrend for ether is strengthening after the cryptocurrency avoided a breakdown below a crucial support threshold.

By Damanick DantesAug 12, 2021

Ether weekly price chart shows the cryptocurrency trading above its 40-week moving average.

Videos

Why Web 3.0 Tokens Might Be the Next Hot Trade in Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin and ether are soaring, but some crypto traders speculate the next hot market bet: digital assets associated with visions of a decentralized Internet or Web 3.0 tokens. Vanessa Grellet, Head of Portfolio Growth at investment firm CoinFund, explains what Web 3.0 tokens are and why she believes “this is looking like the future.”

Aug 11, 2021

Tech

EIP 1559 Hasn’t Affected Ethereum Miner Revenue

Plus: The first hard fork for Ethereum 2.0 is scheduled for testnet activation.

By Christine KimAug 11, 2021

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Videos

NFTs Over DeFi: OpenSea Just Overtook Uniswap on Ethereum Usage

Are NFTs back? Non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace OpenSea topped the leaderboard in gas consumption on the Ethereum blockchain, surpassing Ethereum's largest decentralized finance (DeFi) exchange Uniswap. Since last year, Uniswap has typically commanded the top spot. "The Hash" team discusses the industry implications for the rare flippening event and what it means for ether.

Aug 10, 2021