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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Polygon Price Climbs to Record High, Benefiting From Ethereum Congestion

Polygon's MATIC token has charted a 35-fold rally this year.

Von Omkar Godbole27. Apr. 2021

Polygon is appearing everywhere all of a sudden.

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Binance Dives Into NFTs; South Korea’s FSC Checks Staff for Crypto Trading

The world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange Binance announced the upcoming launch of its own NFT marketplace this June. The platform will support Binance Smart Chain and Ethereum, hoping to expand its ecosystem to other blockchains such as Tron, Flow and Wax. Over in South Korea, the Financial Services Commission warned its employees to disclose personal crypto investments.

27. Apr. 2021

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Binance to Launch NFT Marketplace in June

The marketplace will run on the Binance Smart Chain “mainly,” with the Ethereum network also supported.

Von Jamie Crawley27. Apr. 2021

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Time Is Running Out to Win the Blockchain Race

Tech and financial services companies might think they have plenty of time to develop a "blockchain strategy." If history is a guide, they don't, says EY's blockchain leader.

Von Paul Brody26. Apr. 2021

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Will Institutional Investors Buy the Dip?

Bitcoin sell-offs have led to a drop in price, but is this a brief pullback or the start of a larger price correction? According to Kyle Samani of Multicoin Capital, investors shouldn't be too worried. "The amount of institutional interest continues to increase in crypto," Samani said. "I expect every dip to be bought quite aggressively." Plus, his thoughts on leverage in the crypto markets and alternatives to the Ethereum blockchain for DeFi developers.

23. Apr. 2021

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Bitcoin Price Decline Deepens, Heads for Worst Week Since February

Technical charts suggest a weakening trend, with altcoins rallying, as bitcoin slides toward $50,000.

Von Bradley Keoun22. Apr. 2021

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Ethereum Gas Limit Hits 15M as ETH Price Soars

The Ethereum gas limit sets a ceiling for how many operations can be included in each block.

Von Colin Harper, Blockspace Media, Christine Kim22. Apr. 2021

Ether gas fees have come down to a six-month low.

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Can Alternative Base Layer Blockchains Draw Developers Away from Ethereum?

Issues with the Ethereum blockchain have prompted some developers to seek alternatives. One NFT issuer, Doublejump.Tokyo, is moving to the Flow blockchain built by Dapper Labs. Is this a sign of a transition away from Ethereum dependence to a multichain world? “The Hash” panel debates.

22. Apr. 2021

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