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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Tech

Ethereum’s Next Upgrade ‘Fusaka’ Could Cut Layer-2 and Validator Costs

Developers have thus far agreed to include one technical change, "PeerDAS," designed to improve data availability.

By Margaux NijkerkMay 12, 2025

The forthcoming Ethereum upgrade, Fusaka, is partly named after Osaka, a city in Japan (Wikipedia)

Tech

Hacking Attempt on Lido Results in 1.4 Ether Lost From Oracle Provider

A private key belonging to Chorus One was compromised, and a governance vote is underway to switch oracle keys.

By Shaurya MalwaMay 12, 2025

Hacker working on two laptops (Azamat E/Unsplash)

Tech

Lido Proposes a Bold Governance Model to Give stETH Holders a Say in Protocol Decisions

Proposal comes as ETH surges 30% on Pectra upgrade, boosting attention on Ethereum-native protocols.

By Shaurya MalwaMay 10, 2025

Markets

ETH Surges 20%, Biggest Gain Since 2021 as Pectra Upgrade Helps Restore 'Confidence'

ETH outperforms CoinDesk 20 Index, as bulls comes back while BTC surges above $100k.

By Sam ReynoldsMay 9, 2025

Tech

The Protocol: Ethereum’s Pectra Upgrade Finally Goes Live

Also: Bitcoin Devs Debate OP_RETURN, World Network Launches in U.S., and Aztec Testnet Launches

By Margaux NijkerkMay 7, 2025

Policy

Coinbase's SEC Documents Reveal NY Attorney General Wanted ETH Declared Security

On the U.S. exchange's online site for the documents obtained by Freedom of Information Act requests, it's illuminating some internal SEC discussions.

By Jesse HamiltonMay 7, 2025

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong at the White House

Tech

Ethereum Activates ‘Pectra’ Upgrade, Raising Max Stake to 2,048 ETH

The update aims to streamline staking, enhance wallet functionality, and improve overall efficiency.

By Margaux NijkerkMay 7, 2025

Ethereum blockchain symbol abstract crystal

Tech

Ethereum Preps for Biggest Code Change Since the Merge With Pectra Upgrade

The upgrade is focused on making the Ethereum blockchain more user-friendly and efficient.

By Margaux NijkerkMay 5, 2025

The latest Ethereum upgrade, Pectra, is partly named after Electra, one of the "seven sisters" in the star constellation known as Pleiades (Wikipedia)

Markets

Vitalik Buterin Wants to Make Ethereum as Simple as Bitcoin

Buterin put out thoughts for a long-term roadmap that drastically reduces the complexity of Ethereum’s technology.

By Shaurya MalwaMay 5, 2025

Vitalik Buterin at RadicalXchange Detroit, March 2019

Markets

Ether-Bitcoin 'Squeeze' Hints at Imminent Volatility as Ethereum Pectra Upgrade Nears

Ethereum's Pectra upgrade, set for May 7, aims to improve scalability and may impact market activity.

By Omkar GodboleMay 5, 2025

A hand squeezing a lemon. (j4p4n/OpenClipArt)

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