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

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

ETH traded between $2,499 and $2,580, closing near $2,519 after bouncing from lows

Finance

SharpLink Acquires $463M in Ether, Shares Remain 66% Lower

The purchase announcement did little to the stock, which tumbled 70% on a late Thursday filing that allowed investors to sell shares.

By Krisztian SandorJun 13, 2025

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

Markets

Ether Plunges 7% as Traders Flee to Dollar and Gold After Israel Strikes Iran

Ether plunged to a 10-day low as investors rushed into the dollar and gold following Israeli airstrikes on Iran.

By Siamak Masnavi, CD AnalyticsJun 13, 2025

Markets

Ethereum Treasury Firm SharpLink Gaming Plunges 70% – But There May Be a Twist

The company earlier raised $450 million in a private placement round from investors to pursue an ETH reserve strategy.

By Krisztian SandorJun 12, 2025

Joseph Lubin, a co-founder of Ethereum and the CEO of ConsenSys, speaks at SXSW 2019.

Tech

The Protocol: Polygon, Once a Scaling Leader, Eyes a Revamp

Also: EF Treasury Policy, Increase of OP_CAT Data Limit, and Plume Genesis Goes Live.

By Margaux NijkerkJun 12, 2025

Markets

ETH Bulls Tighten Grip as $393M Exits Exchanges and ETF Inflows Outpace Bitcoin

Despite a 0.15% pullback, ETH options skew, exchange outflows and ETF flows all point to growing upside interest among traders and institutions.

By Siamak Masnavi, CD AnalyticsJun 12, 2025

Ether price dropped from near $2,872 to $2,758 over 24 hours with sharp declines in early Asian trading

Markets

Ether Surges Toward $3K on Tentative U.S.–China Trade Pact and Soft U.S. CPI Report

Ether’s 5.6% rally to a 10-day high followed soft May CPI and a draft U.S.-China trade truce, intensifying already brisk institutional demand.

By Siamak Masnavi, CD AnalyticsJun 11, 2025

Line chart shows ether rising from about $2,722 to $2,873 with increasing volume bars toward session end.

Markets

Ether Roars Past $2,700; Popular Trader Declares ‘Beast Mode’

A 6.54% rally lifted ether above $2,700 on heavy volume as traders and executives forecast further upside toward $4,000.

By Siamak Masnavi, CD AnalyticsJun 10, 2025

A 24-hour line chart showing ether rising from about $2,575 to $2,745 with corresponding volume bars at bottom

Finance

Ethereum Advocate William Mougayar to Lead Ecosystem's New Profile-Raising Initiative

The Ethereum Market Research Centre (EMRC) is a community-led initiative aimed at bridging the education gap for institutional and professional audiences.

By Ian AllisonJun 10, 2025