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

Ether Eyes $3.4K as XRP's Price Flashes Cautionary Sign

ETH eyes $3,400 after triangle breakout as major coins look north.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostJul 16, 2025

XRP prone to profit taking. (shutterstock_248427865)

Finance

SharpLink Gaming Overtakes Ethereum Foundation as Largest Corporate Holder of ETH

The firm now holds 280,706 ETH worth about $840 million after last week's purchases.

By Krisztian SandorJul 15, 2025

Joe Lubin speaking at Consensus 2024 by CoinDesk. (Shutterstock/CoinDesk/Suzanne Cordiero)

Markets

BitMine Immersion Surges 40% After Revealing $500M ETH Treasury

The shares rose over 40% after revealing the large ETH holdings, following a 50% drop after a $2 billion at-the-market offering.

By Francisco RodriguesJul 14, 2025

Stock market price charts (Anne Nygård/Unsplash)

Markets

Ethereum ETFs See Inflow Surge as BlackRock’s ETHA Draws in Record $300M in a Day

Investors are pouring capital into U.S.-listed ether ETFs, helping push the asset's price to $3,000.

By Krisztian SandorJul 11, 2025

Ethereum blockchain symbol abstract crystal

Markets

ETH Surges Past $3K as Glassnode Flags Rare Flip in Futures Volume Over Bitcoin

Ethereum showcased explosive bullish momentum with institutional demand accelerating through spot ETFs while shattering critical resistance levels.

By Siamak Masnavi, CD AnalyticsJul 11, 2025

Ether price hits $3,012.44, gaining 8.22% in 24 hours

Markets

Ethereum's ETH Surges to $3K as ETF Flows, Tokenization Narrative Fuels Rally

The second-largest crypto has lagged behind BTC during this cycle, but the narrative has started to turn more positive recently.

By Krisztian Sandor, CD AnalyticsJul 10, 2025

Markets

Bitmine Immersion Stock Sheds Another 20% After $2B ATM Offering

The company may sell up to $2 billion in stock through Cantor Fitzgerald and ThinkEquity in flexible at-the-market deals, according to a Wednesday filing.

By Krisztian Sandor, AI BoostJul 10, 2025

Tech

The Protocol: Vitalik Buterin's Latest Proposal – Transaction Gas Cap

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By Margaux NijkerkJul 9, 2025

Markets

Ether Treasury Firm BTCS Surges 100% on $100M ETH Buying Plan

The Nasdaq-listed firm has been a pioneer of the crypto treasury strategy focusing on the native token of the Ethereum blockchain since 2021, well before the recent newcomers.

By Krisztian SandorJul 8, 2025