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

First Mover: As Bitcoin Rally Pauses, DeFi Keeps Astounding

Don't even think of using the term "DeFi winter," because DeFi might be hotter than last year's summer of DeFi.

By Bradley Keoun, Omkar GodboleJan 5, 2021

DeFi keeps getting hotter as bitcoin takes a refresher.

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NFT Art Sales Reached All-Time High of $8.2M in December

With sales of physical art down because of the coronavirus pandemic, NFT-based artworks have taken off in 2020.

By Tanzeel AkhtarJan 1, 2021

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Closes 2020 Near Record Highs

Bitcoin nearly triples its price in 2020 and ends the year close to $29,000, but ether gained 450%.

By Omkar GodboleDec 31, 2020

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Nears $29K While Ether Options Trader Makes Long-Shot Bet

Another day, another all-time high in bitcoin as the cryptocurrency changed hands as high as $28,871.78.

By Lawrence LewitinnDec 30, 2020

Tech

New Research Sheds Light on the Front-Running Bots in Ethereum’s Dark Forest

The report outlines how the researchers identified and isolated generalized front-running bots while evaluating their efficiency.

By Benjamin PowersDec 29, 2020

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Down to $26K but Traders Remain Bullish

Bitcoin fell to the $26,000 level after it hit above $28,000 on Sunday, yet markets remain bullish on both retail and institutional interest.

By Muyao ShenDec 29, 2020

Markets

Polkadot Surges After Binance Home Page Listing, $10M Endorsement

DOT's recent ascent began on Dec. 23 when Binance announced a $10 million fund to support projects built on Polkadot.

By Muyao ShenDec 29, 2020

Markets

16 Ethereum Predictions From a Crypto Oracle

Andrew Keys has 16 reasons why crypto will take center stage economically, politically and socially in 2021.

By Andrew KeysDec 29, 2020

Markets

SEC Disapproves BOX Security's Request to Report Stock Trading Data on Ethereum Blockchain

BOX proposed a rule change to the SEC for using the Ethereum blockchain to record and publishing end-of-day securities ownership balances.

By Daniel CawreyDec 28, 2020

Markets

Institutions Will Start Buying Ether in 2021, Messari Analyst Says

CME Group's announcement that it will launch ether (ETH) futures on Feb. 8, 2021, could spur heightened institutional interest.

By Kevin ReynoldsDec 27, 2020

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