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

XRP Price Crashes 10%; Focus on Bitcoin-Yen's 'Descending Triangle' as Fed Rate Cut Bets Rise

Traders are ramping up expectations for Fed rate cuts in 2026, which supports the bull case in BTC; however, the bond yield differential suggests JPY strength ahead.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostJul 24, 2025

XRP prone to profit taking. (shutterstock_248427865)

Tech

The Protocol: Ethereum Validator Exit Queue Backs Up

Also: Jito Debuts BAM, Ethereum Validators Raise the Gas Limit and Dogecoin Could Get ZK Proofs.

By Margaux NijkerkJul 23, 2025

Markets

Bitwise CIO on Ether’s ‘Demand Shock’: Why ETH’s Rally Has Staying Power

Matthew Hougan says ETH treasury firms and spot ether ETFs are driving a $10 billion ETH supply squeeze, pushing ether toward structurally higher prices.

By Siamak Masnavi, CD AnalyticsJul 23, 2025

Ether (ETH) price falls 0.69% to $3,658 over 24 hours

Markets

Disguised Unemployment in Blockchain? Data Shows Only 12% of Ethereum, 25% of Solana Protocols Have Revenue

A large number of protocols on the two chains haven't captured any value lately, in what looks like on-chain version of disguised unemployment.

By Omkar Godbole, AI BoostJul 23, 2025

Tech

Ethereum Validator Exit Queue Tops $2B as Stakers Rush to Quit After 160% Rally

The exodus stretched the waiting line to over 10 days, but strong staking demand from ETH treasury firms and SEC clarity may keep sell pressure in check.

By Krisztian SandorJul 22, 2025

Ethereum has a backlog of validators waiting to exit the chain. (Koushik Pal/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Finance

SharpLink's Ether Bet Surpasses $1.3B After Latest Purchase

The ether treasury company said it bought nearly 80,000 ETH over the last week as Joseph Lubin praised the GENIUS Act as a watershed moment for regulatory clarity.

By Krisztian Sandor, AI BoostJul 22, 2025

Joe Lubin speaking at Consensus 2024 by CoinDesk. (Shutterstock/CoinDesk/Suzanne Cordiero)

Markets

What Are Traders Saying as Solana Reclaims Spotlight? ETH, DOGE, ADA See Profit-Taking

At current prices, ETH remains nearly 25% below its 2021 record high, providing swing traders with a defined target to aim for.

By Shaurya MalwaJul 22, 2025

Profit, Risk and Loss. (Gino Crescoli/Pixabay)

Markets

Solana Takes the Altcoin Rally Baton as ETH, XRP, BTC Stall

The market is transitioning from a Bitcoin-centric phase to an altcoin-led bull market, often called alt season, analysts said.

By Krisztian SandorJul 21, 2025

Solana (SOL) price on July 22 (CoinDesk)

Tech

Institutions Are Driving Ethereum's 'Comeback'

ETH's price has more than doubled in value since April aided by institutions betting on stablecoins and tokenization, corporate treasuries and L2s.

By Margaux NijkerkJul 21, 2025

Screenshot of Tom Lee on CoinDesk TV (CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitmine's Tom Lee Predicts Ether Hitting $15K, With Ethereum Emerging as Wall Street's Favored Blockchain

Stablecoins brought a ChatGPT moment for crypto adoption, driving Wall Street demand for Ethereum, the Fundstrat co-founder and Bitmine chairman said in a CoinDesk interview.

By Krisztian SandorJul 21, 2025