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

Tech

The Protocol: Berachain Follows Ethereum’s Pectra Upgrade With ‘Bectra’

Also: EF Lays Off Staff + Restructures, Tech Experts Unimpressed at Elon Musk’s BTC X-feature, and ZachXBT: BitoPro Likely Hacked.

By Margaux NijkerkJun 4, 2025

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Tech

Berachain Taps Ethereum’s Pectra Playbook With ‘Bectra’ Upgrade

For users, the Bectra upgrade means every wallet can now work like a smart account.

By Shaurya MalwaJun 4, 2025

A bear cools itself, lying on its back in shallow water. (Unsplash, mana5280)

Markets

ETH's Recovery Builds Strength Above $2,620 With Traders Eyeing $2,700

Despite macro uncertainty, ether bounced off key support with high volume, helping reinforce bullish structure above $2,620.

By AI Boost, Siamak MasnaviJun 4, 2025

Ethereum (ETH) 24-hour price chart showing recovery from $2,584 to above $2,620 on June 4, 2025

Markets

Asia Morning Briefing: ETH On-Chain Metrics Signal Potential Bull Run Ahead

Bizantine Capital is all-in on ETH as Ethereum prepares to take on Solana and return to layer-one dominance.

By Sam Reynolds, AI BoostJun 4, 2025

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Markets

ETH Holds Above $2,600 After Spot ETF Demand Ignites Bullish Breakout

Ether remains elevated after spot ETH ETFs saw their largest weekly inflow of 2025, lifting confidence even as momentum cools above $2,600.

By AI Boost, Siamak MasnaviJun 3, 2025

Ether (ETH) price rises 5.37% over the past 24 hours, peaking at $2,650 before stabilizing above $2,600 amid strong trading volume

Tech

Ethereum Foundation Lays Off Some Staff Amid R&D Restructuring

Critics of the foundation have repeatedly raised the alarm that the blockchain could lose its edge if it fails to address core design issues.

By Margaux NijkerkJun 2, 2025

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Tech

Consensys Acquires Web3Auth to Reinvent MetaMask Onboarding

Consensys did not reveal the financial details of the deal, which could bring improvements to MetaMask's onboarding process.

By Margaux Nijkerk, AI BoostJun 2, 2025

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

Markets

ETH Rebounds Sharply From Intraday Lows, Signals Bullish Shift as $2,500 Holds

ETH bounces 1.7% off intraday lows as buyers reclaim control, with surging volume hinting at a bullish trend shift above critical support.

By AI Boost, Siamak MasnaviJun 2, 2025

Ether (ETH) price chart for June 2, 2025, showing intraday movements between $2,482 and $2,547 with a closing price near $2,514

Markets

SharpLink Shares Sink 30% After Last Week's 2,000% Surge

The company Monday morning announced the closing of its $450 million capital raise with which it intends to but ETH for its treasury.

By Helene BraunJun 2, 2025

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Tech

Post Pectra 'Malicious' Ethereum Contracts Are Trying to Drain Wallets, But to No Avail: Wintermute

The recent EIP-7702 upgrade allows Ethereum addresses to function as smart contracts, increasing convenience but also risk.

By Omkar GodboleJun 2, 2025

Nemo suffered $2.4M hack on Monday. (TheDigitalArtist/Pixabay)
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