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.

Ethereum News

Markets

Bitcoin plunges below $86,000 as crypto weakness worsens

The curse of the U.S. trading session — in which bitcoin tends to fall as American stocks trade — has hit yet again.

By Helene Braun, Krisztian Sandor

Bitcoin (BTC) price (CoinDesk)

Finance

Crypto's 'Best Days Are Ahead': Tom Lee's Bitmine Immersion Adds $320M of Ether

The company is likely sitting on about $3 billion in unrealized losses on its holdings of nearly 4 million ether tokens.

By Krisztian Sandor

Screenshot of Tom Lee on CoinDesk TV (CoinDesk)

Tech

Ripple Expands $1.3B RLUSD Stablecoin to Ethereum L2s via Wormhole in Multichain Push

Ripple said it's testing its U.S. dollar stablecoin on Optimism, Base, Ink and Unichain with more blockchains to be added next year pending regulatory review.

By Krisztian Sandor

Ripple

Finance

JPMorgan Launches Tokenized Money Market Fund on Ethereum as Wall Street Moves Onchain

The $4 trillion U.S. bank is the latest financial giant in rolling out tokenized MMF onchain, joining BlackRock, Franklin Templeton and Fidelity.

By Krisztian Sandor, AI Boost

JPMorgan building (Shutterstock)

Markets

Bitcoin Swings Wildly as Fed's Powell Straddles Labor Market and Inflation Issues

"Powell is threading the needle between their two mandates," said one analyst.

By Helene Braun, Krisztian Sandor

Bitcoin (BTC) price on Dec. 10 (CoinDesk)

Finance

Superstate Rolls Out Direct Stock Issuance for Public Companies on Ethereum, Solana

SEC-registered firms can sell their own shares directly on blockchain rails to investors, raising funds in stablecoins.

By Krisztian Sandor, AI Boost

Robert Leshner, CEO of Superstate (Superstate)

Markets

Ether Surges 8%, Outpacing Bitcoin Gains Amid Staking ETF, Tokenization Optimism

BlackRock's filing for a staking ether ETF earlier this week has contributed to ETH's relative strength to bitcoin, one market strategist noted.

By Krisztian Sandor

Ether (ETH) price on Dec. 9 (CoinDesk)

Markets

SGX's Crypto Futures Draw New Liquidity, Not Diverted Cash, Exchange's President Says

Institutions are pursuing cash-and-carry arbitrage, not outright bullish plays, Syn said.

By Omkar Godbole

The letters SGX, the exchanges logo, standing on a wall.

Tech

ZKsync Lite to Shut Down in 2026 as Matter Labs Moves On

The company framed the move, happening in early 2026, as a planned sunset.

By Margaux Nijkerk, AI Boost

Sunset in San Salvador

Markets

Here's How Bitcoin, Ether, XRP and Solana May Trade Today

ETH mirrors BTC's counter-trend consolidation as XRP probes key $2 support and SOL remains directionless

By Omkar Godbole, AI Boost

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