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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Technologies

The Protocol: Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin Says the Ecosystem Is At Risk If Decentralization Is Just a Catchphrase

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Par Margaux Nijkerk2 juil. 2025

Technologies

Vitalik Buterin: Ethereum at Risk If Decentralization Is Just a Catchphrase

Speaking at EthCC in France, Ethereum’s founder said developers need to stay true to crypto’s principles amid a wave of corporate blockchain adoption.

Par Margaux Nijkerk2 juil. 2025

Marchés

Why Is Ether Struggling Near $2,400 Even as More Firms Add ETH to Their Treasuries?

ETH fell to $2,418, down 3.3% in 24 hours, as traders failed to defend support near $2,460 during high-volume selling.

Par Siamak Masnavi, CD Analytics1 juil. 2025

Ether price chart shows 3.3% decline to $2,418 over 24 hours

Marchés

ETH Price Surges as $2.9B Inflows, EthCC, and Robinhood’s L2 Fuel Bullish Sentiment

Ether rose 3.5% in 24 hours amid record ETF inflows, rising staking, and Robinhood's Arbitrum-based Layer-2 plans.

Par Siamak Masnavi, CD Analytics30 juin 2025

ETH price rose to $2,519 on June 30 before minor pullback

Marchés

Bitcoin Carried Crypto Markets in 2025's First Half as Altcoins Crumbled. What's Next?

Crypto stayed flat in a volatile first half of the year thanks to bitcoin. Meanwhile, Ethereum's ETH, Solana's SOL and small caps endured steep losses.

Par Krisztian Sandor30 juin 2025

Finance

Robinhood Pushes Deeper Into Crypto With Own Blockchain, Tokenized Stock Launch

The tokenized versions of U.S.-listed stocks and ETFs will first be available to EU users and issued on Arbitrum, with future plans to deploy them on on Robinhood's own blockchain.

Par Krisztian Sandor30 juin 2025