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.

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Near $58K, Reverses Two-Day Losses Despite Lower Trading Volume

The price gain came amid new signs of growing mainstream adoption of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

By Muyao ShenApr 8, 2021

Markets

Ether’s Record Run Came With Less Support Than Bitcoin’s, Blockchain Analysis Shows

Philip Gradwell of Chainalysis said on CoinDesk TV that “relatively little” ether was bought above $1,850 and even less was bought at $2,000 or above.

By Muyao ShenApr 8, 2021

Videos

Will Ethereum Be Able to Hang Onto $2K?

The price of Ether has been hovering around $2K, but will it last? Chainalysis’s chief economist doesn’t think so. Philip Gradwell joins “First Mover” to analyze Ether and explain why he expects the price to decline.

Apr 8, 2021

Podcasts

Education: The North Star of Navigating Ethereum

By Christine Kim, Ben EdgingtonApr 8, 2021

Mining or Staking: Which Blockchain Protocol Will Win Out?

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Drops to Near $56K as Spot Trading Volume Remains Low

The oldest cryptocurrency is looking at a price support level around $54,000, with resistance around $60,000.

By Muyao ShenApr 7, 2021

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Futures Premium Rises Again Despite Bitcoin’s Relatively Flat Performance

Bitcoin traders are increasing their bullish bets in futures markets – and taking more risk.

By Muyao ShenApr 6, 2021

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Steady Near $59K; Gains in Altcoins Push Crypto Market Cap to $2T

As altcoins rise, bitcoin’s market dominance is down to around 57% from near 73% at the beginning of the year.

By Muyao ShenApr 5, 2021

Markets

Latest 'Altcoin Season' Fueled by XRP, Tron, Stellar Pushes Crypto Market Value to $2T for First Time

The industry's latest leg up has been fueled by ether and other alternative currencies, with bitcoin's rally pausing this year.

By Muyao Shen, Bradley KeounApr 5, 2021

Videos

Is It Alt Season? A Look At What's Impacting Crypto Markets

Coinbase is set to go public April 14th, and all-time highs for Ether have led to a boom in alt coins. Texture Capital founder and CEO Richard Johnson joins "First Mover" to discuss what's moving the crypto markets.

Apr 5, 2021