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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First Mover: Vaccine Won't Come Fast Enough to Avoid More Stimulus

A rise in coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and deaths could dent consumer confidence and retailer revenue during the crucial holiday shopping season.

By Bradley Keoun, Omkar Godbole, Sebastian SinclairNov 16, 2020

A third wave of the coronavirus could spell more trouble for ailing retailers as consumer confidence sinks.

Developers Debate Disclosure Protocols After ‘Accidental’ Ethereum Hard Fork

Ethereum’s largest client Geth hard-forked after a bug was tripped Wednesday. Developers are now weighing the merits of security disclosures methods.

By William FoxleyNov 13, 2020

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First Mover: Bitcoin Breaches $16K as (Committed) Holders Diss Dalio's Diss

Hedge fund titan Ray Dalio says bitcoin could be due for a reckoning. It didn't bother bitcoin: Prices rallied and holders are holding on.

By Bradley Keoun, Omkar Godbole, Sebastian SinclairNov 12, 2020

Bitcoin climbed above $16,000 for the first time since late 2017.

Israeli Firm Unveils Tech Allowing Users to 'Undo' Erroneous Ether Transactions

Kirobo has repurposed its bitcoin transaction reversal feature to work on Ethereum.

By Sebastian SinclairNov 12, 2020

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Ethereum’s ‘Unannounced Hard Fork’ Was Trying to Prevent the Very Disruption It Caused

A hard fork that split Ethereum’s chain in two was activated on purpose, calling into question Ethereum’s client coordination.

By Colin Harper, Blockspace MediaNov 11, 2020

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Ethereum Heavyweights Launch LiquidStake Loans to Ease Eth 2.0 ‘Lockup’

LiquidStake will allow Eth 2.0 stakers to take out USDC loans against their staked assets while earning staking rewards from the new network.

By Ian AllisonNov 11, 2020

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First Mover: Bitcoin Pause, Ethereum Snafu, 1,000% Returns Put Focus on Exchange Tokens

Binance Coin and exchange tokens are popping as bitcoin's rally shows signs of temporary exhaustion and Ethereum gets snared in blockchain split.

By Muyao Shen, Omkar Godbole, Bradley KeounNov 11, 2020

Traders are giving exchange tokens a new look – as a bet on the exchanges themselves.

Audius Has Big Numbers by Crypto Standards but Can It Take On SoundCloud?

A blockchain-based streaming site is betting tokens can win over artists and fans.

By Brady DaleNov 11, 2020

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Ethereum Service Providers Scramble to Update Software After 'Unannounced Hard Fork'

Platforms using an older version of the Ethereum client Geth experienced an accidental split of the chain Wednesday morning.

By Daniel PalmerNov 11, 2020

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Ethereum 2.0 Deposit Contract Tops $22.5M One Week After Launch

The deposit contract for Ethereum’s 2.0 upgrade now holds over 50,000 ETH – 10% of the threshold needed to activate the watershed update.

By Colin Harper, Blockspace MediaNov 10, 2020

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Silver's 35% plunge ends up beating bitcoin in a rare crypto liquidation shock

Tokenized silver futures recorded the largest liquidations across crypto markets over the past 24 hours, overtaking bitcoin and ether as a sharp pullback in metals collided with leverage-heavy trading on crypto venues.

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Bitcoin, ether fall as shutdown clock hits and markets brace for a messy Monday

Bitcoin fell toward $83,000 as the U.S. entered a partial shutdown, with traders leaning defensive ahead of a House vote expected Monday.

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Polymarket, Kalshi contract limits demonstrated in latest U.S. government shutdown fight

The U.S. government is likely to shut down Saturday morning until the House votes on a funding package, raising the importance of specificity in prediction market bets.

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Tether's gold holdings top $17 billion as net profits surpassed $10 billion for 2025

The stablecoin giant saw sharp growth in its USDT token's supply, and was one of the world's largest U.S. government debt holder with $141 billion Treasury exposure.

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