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 Developer Proposes 6-Second Block Times to Boost Speed, Slash Fees

Barnabé Monnot's proposal to halve Ethereum's slot times aims to make the network more responsive, DeFi more efficient, and fees less painful.

By Shaurya MalwaJun 24, 2025

Monad Labs is looking to provide faster EVM processing than Ethereum. (Julian Hochgesang/Unsplash)

Markets

ETH Surges 9% as Crypto Market Celebrates Trump's Ceasefire Announcement

Ether rallied to $2,420 after President Trump declared a dual-phase ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran that would bring an end to the 12-day conflict.

By Siamak Masnavi, CD AnalyticsJun 23, 2025

Ether 24-hour chart showing breakout from $2,230 to $2,420 after ceasefire announcement.

Markets

ETH Drops 8% in Flash Crash, Recovers After Buyers Step In

Ether plunged to $2,224 before bouncing back to $2,292, with five times normal trading volume fueling a fast recovery.

By Siamak Masnavi, CD AnalyticsJun 22, 2025

Ether 24-hour price chart showing crash from $2,406 to $2,224 and partial recovery to $2,292

Markets

ETH Under $2,500: Friday Sees Highest Outflows From Spot ETH ETFs This Month

Ether bounces from intraday lows after a sharp 7.25% swing; 24-hour trading volume surged nearly 19% above the 7-day average, signaling heightened market activity.

By Siamak Masnavi, CD AnalyticsJun 21, 2025

Ether (ETH) dropped 4.18% over 24 hours to $2,445 amid a sharp sell-off and partial recovery on June 21, 2025

Markets

Ethereum Defends $2.5K as Traders Eye Looming ‘Golden Cross’ Signal

Despite market turbulence from Israel-Iran conflict, ETH shows resilience with accumulation patterns suggesting potential upward momentum.

By CD Analytics, Joe LautzenhiserJun 18, 2025

Ethereum (ETH-USD) 24-hour price chart showing a 2.27% decline to $2,502.96, with trading volume spiking during the U.S. session amid macro-driven selling. Price hit a low of $2,463.01 and showed a modest late recovery. Data as of June 18, 2025, 13:59 GMT, via CoinDesk Data.

Markets

Asia Morning Briefing: GENIUS Act Positions ETH at the Center of Tokenized Finance, Says Wall Street Veteran

"Every action is powered by ether," Etherealize's founder, Vivek Raman, argues as institutional adoption of Ethereum accelerates amid the stablecoin boom.

By Sam Reynolds, AI BoostJun 18, 2025

Markets

Glassnode on ETH Whales: ‘This Scale of Buying Hasn’t Been Seen Since 2017’

ETH slipped 3.7% Tuesday to $2,555 but held key support amid persistent whale accumulation and a major spike in on-chain buying activity over the past week.

By Siamak Masnavi, CD AnalyticsJun 17, 2025

Line chart showing Ethereum’s price falling from $2,673 to below $2,560, with steep declines in late trading and modest recovery afterward.

Markets

Ether Price Surges 4% as Markets Mostly Shrug Off Escalating Middle East Tensions

Ether rose above $2,600 Monday as crypto joined broader market gains, shrugging off war risks while fund inflows and institutional interest remained strong.

By Siamak Masnavi, CD AnalyticsJun 16, 2025

Line chart showing Ethereum’s price climbing from around $2,510 to a peak above $2,635, followed by consolidation near $2,620.

Markets

ETH Holds Strong; Is It the ‘Digital Oil’ Powering the Global Digital Economy?

Ether is staying above $2,500 days after being called a foundational asset for a global, on-chain financial system and a major opportunity for institutions.

By Siamak Masnavi, CD AnalyticsJun 15, 2025

Ethereum rebounded from near $2,500 and closed near session highs on increasing volume

Markets

ETH Whales and Sharks Accumulate 1.49M ETH in 30 Days as Retail Pulls Back

Ether held $2.5K despite spot ETF outflows, as whale and shark wallets holding 1K–100K ETH added 1.49M coins and increased their share of supply to 27%.

By Siamak Masnavi, CD AnalyticsJun 14, 2025