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

DOJ Charges Crypto Seller With Operating Unlicensed Money Transmitting Business

Michael Yusko III allegedly used bank accounts held in the name of several companies to sell cryptocurrencies for profit.

By James RubinJun 24, 2021

Markets

Dfinity's ICP Token Now Down 95% in Nearly Two Months

It took less than two months for the token of one of the most promising crypto projects down to $34 from $630.

By Muyao ShenJun 24, 2021

Dfinity Chief Scientist Dominic Williams speaks at Consensus 2019.

Podcasts

Luck or Skill? Allnodes’ CEO Spills the Beans About Eth 2.0 Staking

By Christine Kim, Ben EdgingtonJun 24, 2021

Videos

Warhol, Dali Collection Immortalized Again as NFTs

Binance's non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace launches Thursday with Andy Warhol's "Three Self-Portraits" and Salvador Dali's "Divine Comedy: rebeget" collections. The marketplace will run primarily on the Binance smart chain but will also connect to Ethereum. "The Hash" team explores the launch and the state of NFT markets.

Jun 23, 2021

Tech

Alchemy Supports Another Ethereum Scaling Solution. This Time It’s Optimism

The blockchain developer platform is set to offer devs access to multiple layer 2 solutions.

By Benjamin PowersJun 22, 2021

Markets

Why Ethereum's Price Is Built on Firmer Ground Than Bitcoin

Bitcoin's thesis rests on a theory of money and power. Ethereum has a more durable footing: creative computation.

By Lex SokolinJun 22, 2021

Videos

Ethereum’s Fee Market Upgrade Explained

The most expensive blockchain to use is Ethereum, with users paying over $5 million per day in transaction fees, compared to Bitcoin's $1.5 million. This July, Ethereum's fee market is expected to undergo a radical change known as Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) 1559. CoinDesk's Christine Kim breaks down her comprehensive report on the key findings and investment implications for the upgrade.

Jun 22, 2021

Markets