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.

Finance

BitMine's Ether Treasury Crosses 2.15M, Stake in Worldcoin Vehicle Rises 10-Fold

The firm's $214 million stake in Worldcoin-linked Eightco highlights its first equity "moonshot" alongside growing ETH reserves.

By Krisztian SandorSep 15, 2025

Screenshot of Tom Lee on CoinDesk TV (CoinDesk)

Tech

American Express Introduces Blockchain-Based ‘Travel Stamps’

The digital passport stamps are designed to record and commemorate the travel experience.

By Ian Allison, AI BoostSep 15, 2025

AmEx card (Shutterstock/Modified by CoinDesk)

Tech

Ethereum Rare Mass Slashing Event Linked to Operator Issues

The validators were tied to the SSV Network, a distributed validator technology protocol that decentralizes staking infrastructure.

By Margaux Nijkerk, AI BoostSep 10, 2025

Finance

LitFinancial Introduces Stablecoin on Ethereum to Streamline Mortgage Lending

Developed with Brale and Stably, litUSD aims to cut costs, improve treasury management and potentially used for on-chain settlement of mortgage payments.

By Krisztian Sandor, AI BoostSep 10, 2025

Coin98 joins a growing roster of DeFi protocols crafting their own stablecoin. (Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Finance

Fidelity's Tokenized Money Market Fund Rolled Out on Ethereum With Ondo Holding $202M

The Fidelity Digital Interest Token is the latest entrant in the $7 billion and rapidly growing tokenized U.S. Treasuries market.

By Krisztian SandorSep 9, 2025

Fidelity Investments sign (Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock)

Videos

Charles Hoskinson on Cardano’s Greatest Challenge, Why Ethereum Will Fail and His $200M Bet on American Healthcare | CoinDesk Spotlight

Input Output CEO and co-founder Charles Hoskinson sits down with CoinDesk for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of crypto and technology. He explains why he believes Ethereum is a "victim of its own success" and will not survive the next 10-15 years, and the "sleeping giant" of Bitcoin DeFi. Plus, his investments in revolutionizing the American healthcare system and bringing back extinct animals.

Sep 9, 2025

Charles Hoskinson on Cardano’s Greatest Challenge, Why Ethereum Will Fail and His $200M Bet on American Healthcare | CoinDesk Spotlight

Finance

MegaETH Unveils Native Stablecoin with Ethena, Aiming to Keep Blockchain Fees Low

The yield earned on the reserve assets would cover the blockchain's sequencer fees, helping keeping the transaction costs low, MegaEth said.

By Krisztian SandorSep 8, 2025

A group of people wear MegaETH branded caps (MegaLabs)

Markets

Stablecoin Retail Transfers Break Records in 2025, Hit $5.8B in August

Retail transfers under $250 are at all-time highs, with BSC and Ethereum mainnet gaining ground as Tron falls, according to a fresh report by CEX.io.

By Krisztian SandorSep 7, 2025

Stabelcoin transfers under $250 dollar (Visa/Allium)

Finance

Ethereum Staking Queue Overtakes Exits as Fears of a Sell-off Subside

A surge in staking demand has flipped Ethereum’s validator queues, easing fears of a mass sell-off and reinforcing confidence in long-term ETH staking.

By Oliver KnightSep 5, 2025