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

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Briefly Above $56K, Ether Follows BTC’s Rally

There are still several psychological barriers for bitcoin to break, even as it passed a key milestone of $1 trillion in market capitalization.

By Muyao ShenFeb 19, 2021, 5:18 p.m. ET

Tech

Ethereum Core Developers Eye Mid-April for 'Berlin' Hard Fork

The hard fork will facilitate live swapping Ethereum from a proof-of-work to a proof-of-stake blockchain.

By William FoxleyFeb 19, 2021, 11:42 a.m. ET

It looks as if Ethereum may reach Berlin in April.

Markets

First Mover: Bitcoin Meets 'Torrent' as Lowly Binance Coin Gets $40B Valuation

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance's in-house BNB tokens have shot to a $40 billion valuation, ranking them third among digital assets behind bitcoin and Ethereum's ether.

By Bradley Keoun, Omkar GodboleFeb 19, 2021, 10:03 a.m. ET

"Lots of liquid poured into a funnel creates a torrent," the bond-investing titan Jeff Gundlach wrote in a tweet, referencing bitcoin and the flood of stimulus money.

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Steadying Around $52K, Ether Surges on Rising Institutional Interest

Bitcoin and ether continue to rise, but that could create problems for overheated derivatives markets.

By Muyao ShenFeb 18, 2021, 4:37 p.m. ET

Videos

Nvidia Redesigns Graphics Cards to Limit Their Use in ETH Mining

Amid growing tensions between video gamers and crypto miners, major graphics cards manufacturer Nvidia is making design changes to satisfy both key constituents. The Hash panel break down why this is important in the world of ethereum mining.

Feb 18, 2021, 2:19 p.m. ET