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

Ether Outperforms DeFi Market in May, Bouncing From Woeful Start to the Year

ETH is beginning to wrangle back control with rival layer-1 blockchains like Solana.

By Oliver KnightMay 29, 2025

Markets

Ethereum Surges 4% on Massive Volume as Institutional Interest Grows

Ethereum's dramatic recovery from $2,513 low demonstrates renewed market confidence amid volatility.

By AI BoostMay 27, 2025

Ethereum price chart shows 4.2% rise to $2,658 with sharp volume spike and steady uptrend.

Markets

SharpLink Gaming Soars 400% as Joseph Lubin's Consensys Leads $425M Funding for ETH Treasury Strategy

The Ethereum co-founder will also be joining the SharpLink board as its chairman.

By Helene BraunMay 27, 2025

Joseph Lubin, a co-founder of Ethereum and the CEO of ConsenSys, speaks at SXSW 2019.

Markets

Ethereum Surges 5% to Break $2,550 Resistance Amid Institutional Confidence

Ethereum breaks $2,550 with bullish momentum as traders eye $2,800, defying macro uncertainty and gaining strength from strong demand zones below.

By AI BoostMay 26, 2025

Ethereum 24-hour price chart showing 2.4% gain to $2,551.19 on May 26, 2025

Markets

Ethereum Surges After Holding $2,477, Fueled by Very Heavy Trading Volume

Ethereum rebounds from $2,477 support on strong ETF inflows and rising volume, as bulls eye a breakout above the $2,530 resistance zone.

By AI BoostMay 25, 2025

ETH 24-hour chart showing 1.85% decline and rebound from $2,473 low

Markets

SocGen’s Crypto Arm to Launch Dollar Denominated Stablecoin on Ethereum, Reports Say

The stablecoin, initially for institutional investors, follows the launch of SG Forge’s euro stablecoin, EURCV.

By Francisco RodriguesMay 20, 2025

Office tower at night (Vincent Wachowiak/Unsplash)

Tech

Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Proposes Design to Make Running Nodes Easier

A new proposal from Ethereum’s co-founder would let users run lightweight nodes without storing the entire blockchain, trimming costs for node operators.

By Shaurya MalwaMay 19, 2025