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.

Videos

The Latin American Crypto Community Is Focused on These Top Issues

The team behind the crypto community on Status, an encrypted messaging app, joins “Community Crypto” to discuss the use cases for cryptocurrencies in Latin America.

Mar 19, 2021

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Near $59K as Worries on Bond Yields Increase

Price charts also are sending signals the oldest cryptocurrency might be losing steam.

By Muyao ShenMar 19, 2021

Videos

Bank of America Says DeFi Potentially ‘More Disruptive’ Than Bitcoin

In a new report titled “Bitcoin’s Dirty Little Secrets,” Bank of America had a lot to say about bitcoin. Decentralized finance’s potential to overshadow bitcoin, the uses of Ethereum and the future of CBDCs were all also covered in BoA’s report. “The Hash” panel has a lot of unpacking to do.

Mar 19, 2021

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Loses Steam After Briefly Touching $60K

The cryptocurrency's price fell with stocks amid growing concerns about rising U.S. Treasury yields.

By Bradley KeounMar 18, 2021

Markets

Bank of America Sees DeFi 'Potentially More Disruptive Than Bitcoin'

There is "no good reason to own BTC unless you see prices going up," the bank says, but it is intrigued by decentralized finance.

By Damanick DantesMar 18, 2021

Videos

Nexo: $100K BTC Is Inevitable but Won’t Be a Smooth Ride

Antoni Trenchev of Nexo explains his reasoning behind his $100K bitcoin price prediction. “Everything is lined up to bitcoin’s benefit,” Trenchev said. “But the ride won’t be a smooth one because we are in a very late stage of this wave.” Plus, Trenchev shares why Nexo is bullish on Ethereum.

Mar 18, 2021

Podcasts

The ‘One-Click’ Client Installer Built for Eth 2.0 Stakers

By Christine Kim, Ben EdgingtonMar 18, 2021

Falling Down the 'Ethereum Rabbit Hole' With Eth 2.0 Developer Ben Edgington

Finance

Ether Cards Banks $3.7M in Presale of ‘Supercharged’ NFTs

“What you can do right now with NFTs is you can buy, you can sell and you can hold. And I think we can do better than that.”

By Danny NelsonMar 18, 2021

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Near $58K on Fed Pledge to Keep Loose Policy

Bitcoin's price has doubled this year, partly because of demand from institutional investors who are looking for an asset that might hold its worth if the dollar’s purchasing power declines.

By Muyao ShenMar 17, 2021