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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Valid Points: Ethereum Emerges From Bitcoin’s Shadow

Ethereum is finally either catching up to or surpassing Bitcoin across a number of key metrics.

Ni Christine KimAgo 25, 2021

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Ethereum Foundation Secures $1.5M in Donations to Support Network Upgrade Efforts

The donations will support execution-layer teams working on technical upgrades to achieve "Ethereum 2.0."

Ni Jamie CrawleyAgo 24, 2021

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Blockchain Startup InfStones Raises $10M in Series A Funding Round

The blockchain infrastructure platform is betting on the "proof-of-stake" model.

Ni Eliza GkritsiAgo 24, 2021

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Ethereum’s Most Popular Software Client Issues Hotfix to High Severity Bug

The release was posted to GitHub at 07:08 UTC Tuesday. Details of the fixes weren't immediately disclosed.

Ni Christine KimAgo 24, 2021

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Crypto Funds Snap 6 Weeks of Outflows as Markets Rally

The latest data reflected a reversal after six consecutive weeks of outflows.

Ni Frances YueAgo 23, 2021

Crypto funds netted $21 million of inflows last week, snapping a six-week streak of outflows.

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'The Defiant' Founder Camilla Russo on the Future of DeFi, Ethereum

Camila Russo, CEO of decentralized finance-focused media platform The Defiant and "The Infinite Machine" author, discusses why she believes SEC Chair Gary Gensler saying DeFi projects could be subject to regulation could only push DeFi "to be truly decentralized." Plus, her take on ether's net effect on DeFi, the Ethereum network's competitive advantage over emerging smart contract platforms and the evolution of the Ethereum community's culture.

Ago 20, 2021

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Expected to Hold Support Above $45K

Analysts expect bitcoin to remain above its 200-day moving average.

Ni Damanick Dantes, Frances YueAgo 19, 2021

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Ethereum 2.0 Staking Contract Now Holds the Most Ether: $21.3B

“It just shows that staking on Eth 2.0 is incredibly popular,” said Ben Edgington, lead product owner at ConsenSys.

Ni Lyllah LedesmaAgo 19, 2021

There's no shortage of staking on Ethereum 2.0.

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Poly Network Sends Bounty as Attacker Holds $141M Hostage

Ethereum blockchain transaction records confirm the transfer of 160 ETH (about $480,000) to the "Poly Network Exploiter 2" wallet address.

Ni Bradley KeounAgo 19, 2021

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Poly Network Attacker Threatens to Delay Return of Funds

"WHAT A FUNNY GAME," the Poly Network attacker wrote into a transaction on the Ethereum blockchain.

Ni Bradley KeounAgo 18, 2021

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Metaplanet delays preferred share listing amid challenging Japanese market structure

CEO Simon Gerovich says regulatory and infrastructure challenges are slowing the launch of Metaplanet's perpetual preferred share.

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UK parliament to probe Nigel Farage’s $6.8 million donation from crypto billionaire

If found guilty of violating the Parliamentary code of conduct, the Reform UK party leader could be suspended from the House of Commons.

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