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.

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Markets

Ethereum Developer Virgil Griffith Back in Jail in the US

He is charged with helping North Korea circumvent sanctions through the use of crypto.

By Sebastian SinclairJul 21, 2021

Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith is accused of violating U.S. sanctions law.

Videos

Meet ‘Minds’, the Anti-Facebook Crypto Social Network That Pays for Your Time

Minds, an open-source decentralized crypto social network, gamifies social media and rewards users with the Ethereum-minted Minds token. Minds.com founder and CEO Bill Ottman discusses how it all works, stressing the importance of putting users first with incentives and rewards.

Jul 20, 2021

Markets

Ether Falls Toward $1.7K as Bitcoin's Price Drop Weighs on Broader Market

One analyst said markets priced in Ethereum's impending EIP upgrade earlier this year.

By Omkar GodboleJul 20, 2021

Markets

Market Wrap: Sentiment Away From Risk Sends Bitcoin Toward $30K

Bitcoin is at risk of breaking its $30K support level.

By Damanick Dantes, Frances YueJul 19, 2021

Bitcoin 24-hour price chart, CoinDesk 20

Markets

Investors Crawl Back to Ether Funds as Bitcoin Outflows Rise

Increasing altcoin flows impliy investors are starting to diversify across their digital asset holdings.

By Damanick DantesJul 19, 2021

Chart shows weekly digital asset fund flows.

Markets

Grayscale Unveils DeFi Fund Linked to New CoinDesk Index

The new fund joins a growing number of offerings seeking to help investors easily bet on growth in decentralized finance (DeFi).

By Bradley KeounJul 19, 2021

Alexis de Tocqueville wrote on decentralization during the 1800s.

Markets

Ethereum Documentary Featuring Vitalik Buterin Raises 1,036 ETH

Fundraising for “Ethereum: The Infinite Garden” surpassed its target.

By Tanzeel AkhtarJul 19, 2021

Markets

Ethereum Co-Founder Anthony Di Iorio to Sell Decentral and Cut Major Ties to Cryptocurrency

Di Iorio said concerns about personal security figured partly in his decision to work on philanthropic initiatives full time.

By James RubinJul 17, 2021

Videos

Vitalik Buterin Involved in New Documentary About Ethereum

“Ethereum: The Infinite Garden” is in the works as the first feature-length documentary about Ethereum. The film is raising 750 ETH to fund it and will feature the network's co-creator Vitalik Buterin. "The Hash" team discusses the film as an opportunity for Ethereum's story to gain wider public recognition. "You're going to see more of these Vitalik-in-public moments as Ethereum looks to kind of step into its mainstream moment," host Zack Seward said.

Jul 15, 2021