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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Ethereum News

'Decentralized Court' Aragon Hit With Flurry of Resignations

Eleven staffers of Aragon One and one from the Aragon Association have announced their resignations Thursday due to an apparent lack of financial transparency.

By William FoxleyJan 7, 2021

Aragon One

Maker's MKR Token Surges to 2-Year High on DeFi Growth

Maker's MKR token surged to its highest level in more than two years.

By Muyao ShenJan 6, 2021

MakerDAO founder Rune Christensen

Kraken Users Are Staking More Than $1B in Crypto

The value reflects the many long positions investors are trading in cryptocurrencies.

By Muyao ShenJan 6, 2021

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Ethereum: The Last Bastion for Yield

U.S. Treasury and corporate bonds are returning lower yields than ever. Ethereum's currency ether (ETH) presents an alternative.

By David HoffmanJan 5, 2021

Bitcoin traders are tokenizing the cryptocurrency to run on the Ethereum blockchain for extra yield.

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.

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

Bitcoin, ether and gold in 2020.

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

Bitcoin prices, Dec. 29-30, 2020.

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

Front-running bot in Ethereum forest

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

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Bitcoin may need to plunge 15% or more to mark bottom, according to this long-time indicator

With bitcoin testing its 200 week moving average, on-chain data suggests the $50,000 to $54,000 range could become the next key battleground.

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Former Robinhood Crypto COO Tanya Denisova joins stablecoin issuer Agora as head of operations

The former Robinhood Crypto executive will oversee operations as Agora scales its rapidly growing AUSD stablecoin business.

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In Clarity Act's final weeks, its path through U.S. Senate not getting much clearer

Tough negotiations linger in several difficult arenas, but crypto's Washington lobbyists are flying in allies this week and still hoping for a July vote.

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The digital euro takes a massive step forward after winning a crucial European Parliament vote

EU lawmakers backed a legal framework to launch a state-backed digital currency by 2029 so the continent can stop relying entirely on U.S. credit card and stablecoin giants.

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