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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Finance

R3 Corda Now Has a Bridge to Public Blockchains With Arrival of Ethereum-Based XDC

Former RBS bankers from blockchain startup LAB577 built the bridge.

By Ian AllisonMar 30, 2021

Corda Network is the public offshoot of R3's enterprise blockchain efforts.

Finance

Nifty Gateway Pledges to Go 'Carbon Negative' Amid Criticism of NFTs

The Gemini-owned marketplace for non-fungible tokens says it’s buying carbon offsets despite a “double standard” for the IRL art world.

By Danny NelsonMar 29, 2021

Nifty Gateway co-founders Duncan and Griffin Cock Foster

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin, Ether Gain After Visa Deal as Stocks Struggle With Archegos Margin Call

The quick recovery to near $58,000 demonstrates stronger confidence from investors in the oldest and largest cryptocurrency.

By Muyao ShenMar 29, 2021

Tech

‘Continuous Vampire Attack’: The AMM Wars Are Getting Interesting With Integral

“Whenever another exchange tries to beat us with better liquidity, we mirror this liquidity onto ourselves.” Investors have poured $239 million into the platform on launch day.

By William FoxleyMar 29, 2021

Videos

Visa Now Allows Payments to Be Settled Using Crypto on Ethereum Blockchain

It's a big win for mainstream crypto acceptance: Visa processed a payment in USD Coin (USDC), a stablecoin, on the Ethereum blockchain and plans to roll out the service to its partners later this year. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the significance of Visa's move and what it might mean for crypto as a whole.

Mar 29, 2021

Markets

Visa Settles USDC Transaction on Ethereum, Plans Rollout to Partners

The pilot marks the first time Visa has accepted a cryptocurrency payment in lieu of cash for its services.

By Colin Harper, Blockspace MediaMar 29, 2021

A Visa credit card sign is displayed in a store window in De

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Steady Near $54K; RSI Indicator Warns of Limited Uptrend

After two days of sell-offs, bitcoin bulls finally returned.

By Muyao ShenMar 26, 2021

Videos

Ethereum 2.0 Staking Operation Says It has Produced Revenue from its 200 Nodes

The Ethereum network is transitioning from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake. Charles Allen of BTCS, a publicly-traded crypto mining company, gives an update on Ethereum 2.0 and how their proof-of-stake mining operation is going. Plus, is the idea of "clean" bitcoin something to take seriously?

Mar 26, 2021

Tech