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 Trading Bot Strategy ‘Extracted’ $107M in 30 Days, Research Suggests

The strategy has also contributed to higher gas fees and blockchain bloat.

By William FoxleyFeb 23, 2021

Trading bots are extracting value from the Ethereum mempool.

Markets

Attention Kraken Shoppers! Ether Was Half Off at $700 During Monday’s Crypto Sale

Kraken said ether's price had a "sharp" downward movement on Monday.

By Muyao ShenFeb 22, 2021

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Stabilizes After Margin Calls Fuel Biggest Plunge in Month

After a lot of drama, bitcoin’s back to trading where it was a few days ago.

By Muyao ShenFeb 22, 2021

Videos

Crypto Volatility in Focus as Bitcoin and Ether Retreat from Records

Bitcoin and ether prices retreat after reaching record highs over the weekend. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the asset's historic volatility and whether wild price swings are here to stay.

Feb 22, 2021

Videos

The Impact as Ethereum Gas Fees Hit All-Time-High

Ethereum transaction fees, called "gas fees," have been rising along with ETH's value, hitting an all-time-high. "The Hash" team discusses what spillover impact this is having on DeFi products.

Feb 22, 2021

Markets

$25M in DeFi Loans Liquidated as Ether Price Falls

The three-month high liquidation volume comes as Ethereum fees in dollar terms set a new record mark of $29 per basic transaction.

By William FoxleyFeb 22, 2021

Markets

First Mover: Laser Eyes Can't Stop Correction as Bitcoin Tumbles to $53K

The news flow still looks bullish on bitcoin, but the market appears to have gone too far, too fast.

By Bradley Keoun, Omkar GodboleFeb 22, 2021

Latest crypto obsessions include "laser eyes" focused on bitcoin and pixelated cat art. But bitcoin prices are dropping.

Finance

Single Buyer Splurges $1M in Ether on CryptoPunk Digital Collectibles

The batch of 34 NFTs was purchased by a whale who paid 557.5 ETH, or roughly $1 million.

By Sebastian SinclairFeb 22, 2021

Markets

Crypto Long & Short: Interest in DeFi Is Surging. You Can Thank GameStop.

This week’s congressional hearings, as well as the appearance of new institutional onramps, point to growing investor interest in a new type of capital market.

By Noelle AchesonFeb 21, 2021