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

First Mover: Bitcoin at Center Stage (and Record High) as Mastercard, BNY Go Crypto

Bitcoin's price hits new all-time high over $48,000 despite U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's warning that cryptocurrencies are prone to illicit uses.

By Bradley Keoun, Omkar GodboleFeb 11, 2021

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Tech

Valid Points: Eth 2.0 Validators Earn Record $1.2M as ETH Price Rallies

Ethereum 2.0 validators earned their highest daily total income ever on Feb. 8, at $1.2 million.

By William Foxley, Christine KimFeb 10, 2021

Will Ethereum reach mass adoption or elude its market fit like the Concorde jet of the 1970s?

Markets

Virtual Property Sells for $1.5M in Ether, Smashing NFT Record

The eye-popping 888 ETH virtual land sale is said to mark the largest NFT transaction of all time.

By Sebastian SinclairFeb 9, 2021

Axie Infinity land

Tech

DeFi's Curve Finance Is Branching Out to Polkadot

It costs a lot to swap assets on Ethereum. That's why Equilibrium is building a cross-chain version of Curve Finance on Polkadot.

By William FoxleyFeb 9, 2021

Multiple curves

Tech

Matic Network Now 'Polygon' as Platform Targets Ethereum's L2 Woes

Polygon is building a layer 2 aggregator for sidechains, rollups and even whole blockchains in a bid to fix Ethereum’s transaction limitations.

By William FoxleyFeb 9, 2021

The Polygon team

Learn

What Is the ERC-20 Ethereum Token Standard?

The ERC-20 token standard was revolutionary for creating interoperability between tokens built on the Ethereum Network.

By Alyssa HertigFeb 9, 2021

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Markets

Ether Hits $1,800 for First Time as Market Cap Passes $200B

Ether has more than doubled in value this year, outperforming bitcoin.

By Omkar GodboleFeb 9, 2021

Ether prices over 24 hours.

Markets

Cardano, Polkadot Market Caps Surpass XRP as Some Bet on Alternatives to Ethereum

The price of gas continues to rise on Ethereum, squeezing smaller retail traders using DEXs.

By Muyao ShenFeb 8, 2021

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Videos

CME Launches Ethereum Futures Trading

Tim McCourt, CME Global Head of Equity Products and Alternative Investments discusses CME’s launch of ether futures.

Feb 8, 2021

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Learn

Which Crypto Projects Are Based on Ethereum?

Ethereum dapps are different from everyday apps because they aim to hand users more control over their online lives.

By Alyssa HertigFeb 8, 2021

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