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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Vidéos

What’s Driving Bitcoin’s Price Jump?

The crypto markets rose Thursday, with bitcoin soaring above the $40K critical support level. Noelle Acheson, Head of Market Insights at Genesis Global Trading, discusses the potential catalyst for bitcoin’s price jump and why she doesn’t think Ethereum’s London hard fork upgrade was a contributing factor. Plus, her outlook on crypto regulation.

5 août 2021, 3:50 p.m. UTC−4

Vidéos

Ether Price Jumps After London Hard Fork Takes Effect

Ether’s price popped after the underlying Ethereum blockchain activated one of its biggest upgrades in the network’s history, known as the London hard fork. “The Hash” hosts discuss what this means for miners, investors, and the overall Ethereum ecosystem.

5 août 2021, 2:32 p.m. UTC−4

Marchés

What Crypto Analysts Are Saying About the Ethereum Hard Fork

"The notion of ethereum becoming a deflationary cryptocurrency in the future is now tangible, and the effects on ethereum’s valuation could be profound," said one analyst.

Par Lyllah Ledesma5 août 2021, 2:31 p.m. UTC−4

Finance

Furniture Retailer Ethan Allen, Tired of Its Search Traffic Going Into the Ether, Changes Stock Ticker

Ethan Allen’s stock prices soared earlier this year as traders confused its ticker for the symbol for ether.

Par Cheyenne Ligon5 août 2021, 1:34 p.m. UTC−4

Vidéos

Key Levels to Watch for Bitcoin After Pulling Back from $40K

Fairlead Strategies Technical Analyst Katie Stockton breaks down an Ichimoku Cloud chart to discuss levels to watch for bitcoin prices as the top cryptocurrency by market value is down 5% over the past week. Plus, her price projections on ether as Ethereum's highly-anticipated London hard fork nears.

5 août 2021, 10:50 a.m. UTC−4

Vidéos

Ethereum’s Hotly Anticipated ‘London’ Hard Fork Now Live

Ethereum’s latest hard fork upgrade, dubbed “London,” officially activated on the network Thursday and aims to improve the Ethereum network’s user experience, value proposition, and more.

5 août 2021, 10:39 a.m. UTC−4

Marchés

Ethereum Hard Fork Sends Price Jumping as Fees Start to Burn

Crypto traders have been hotly anticipating the upgrade while monitoring the deployment for signs of how the changes might affect the pace of new issuance of ether.

Par Lyllah Ledesma5 août 2021, 9:19 a.m. UTC−4