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.

Videos

Is Bitcoin Boredom Driving the Altcoin Rally?

Ether reached an all-time high Thursday, but bitcoin's upside momentum continued to slow. What's behind the rise of ether and the altcoin rally? Steven McClurg of Valkyrie Investments explains why he thinks there's a shift in investor behavior. McClurg also discusses the status of Valkyrie's ETF application and his thoughts on the impact of bitcoin ETFs on the markets.

Apr 22, 2021

Markets

Bitcoin Dominance Sinks Below 50% for First Time Since 2018

Bitcoin's share of the overall industry market capitalization has fallen as ether and other altcoins have surged in price.

By Bradley Keoun, Damanick DantesApr 22, 2021

With ether and altcoins enjoying a rally, bitcoin's share of the overall market capitalization is waning.

Podcasts

What Crypto Exchange Coinbase and Infrastructure Provider Infura Have in Common

By Christine Kim, Ben EdgingtonApr 22, 2021

Markets

Maker Price Passes $4K for First Time, as MakerDAO Brings Real Estate to DeFi

"Real world" assets have entered DeFi, as the Maker protocol reportedly just minted $38,000 of dai stablecoins to finance a mortgage loan.

By Muyao ShenApr 21, 2021

Markets

Solana Bucked Bitcoin Sell-Off; Upstart Blockchain Challenges Ethereum on Speed, Fees

Solana's SOL tokens have jumped 17-fold in price this year, for a market capitalization over $8 billion.

By Muyao ShenApr 20, 2021

Finance

Swiss Exchange SDX Joins Enterprise Ethereum Alliance, Looks Beyond R3 Corda

“You cannot ignore the Ethereum ecosystem as a driver of digital asset flow,” said SDX chief Tim Grant.

By Ian AllisonApr 20, 2021

Markets

Conflux Launches Cross-Chain Bridge to Connect Asia's Largest Crypto Exchanges

Users on Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, Huobi ECO Chain or OKEx Chain would be able to convert digital assets on one of these networks to an identical asset on a different chain.

By Sandali HandagamaApr 20, 2021

Conflux co-founder and CEO Fan Long (Conflux)

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Near $62K, Recovers Slowly From Turkey Crypto Payment Ban; Dogecoin Jumps

“The biggest fear for many crypto traders has always been that big governments might impose harsh restrictions on cryptocurrencies,” said one analyst.

By Muyao ShenApr 16, 2021

Videos

Paris Hilton Is Obsessed with Crypto and NFTs

Paris Hilton: reality television star, heiress…long-time crypto investor? Paris was an early adopter of bitcoin and ethereum and is now dropping an NFT collection on Nifty Gateway. Is Paris Hilton a genuine crypto enthusiast or opportunist? “The Hash” panel debates.

Apr 16, 2021