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

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Hits 1-Month High; DeFi Value Locked Hits $3.3B

Bitcoin is making gains, Ethereum’s DeFi value grows. (CoinDesk)

By Daniel CawreyJul 23, 2020

Source: CoinDesk 20 Bitcoin Price Index

Markets

Ether Stalls After 8% Rally as Exchange Inflows Spike

Ether is struggling to extend Wednesday's price rally amid increased inflow of ether onto cryptocurrency exchanges.

By Omkar GodboleJul 23, 2020

coindesk-ETH-chart-2020-07-23

Markets

First Mover: Ethereum a Victim of Its Own Success as Fees Soar, Vitalik Complains

Ethereum's growing popularity with stablecoins and DeFi projects means fees are soaring on the network. Does that offer an opening for the competition?

By Paddy Baker, Bradley Keoun, Omkar GodboleJul 23, 2020

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin was one of the first to sign an NFT on the platform.

Tech

Chainlink Integration Brings Data Feeds to Binance’s DeFi Project

Binance is building out a DeFi platform with its Smart Chain protocol and has integrated Chainlink as a pricing solution.

By William FoxleyJul 23, 2020

Binance BSC, Binance app

Tech

Mempool Manipulation Enabled Theft of $8M in MakerDAO Collateral on Black Thursday: Report

New research suggests March’s “Black Swan” event for Ethereum may have been a sophisticated plan to cash in on a global sell-off.

By Brady DaleJul 22, 2020

(Jason Pofahl/Unsplash)

Markets

Open Interest in Ether Options Jumps to New Record High

Data from major exchanges shows that open interest in ether options rose to a new lifetime high of $194 million on Tuesday.

By Omkar GodboleJul 22, 2020

Total ETH Option Open Interest (via Skew)

Markets

DeFi Hype Has Sent Ethereum Fees Soaring to 2-Year High: Coin Metrics

The knock-on effects of the DeFi hype include high fees and less active users on Ethereum, according to Coin Metrics.

By Paddy Baker, Omkar GodboleJul 22, 2020

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin (CoinDesk archives)

Markets

Ethereum at Five: How CoinDesk Is Marking This Week's Milestone

Meet "Ethereum at Five" – a cross-platform series featuring special coverage, a limited-run newsletter and live-streamed discussions.

By Elaine RamirezJul 21, 2020

(CoinDesk archives)

Markets

First Mover: Bitcoin Shows Signs of Life but Ether (and Crew) Steal the Limelight

In the race to become the dominant cryptocurrency platform, Ethereum is gaining on Bitcoin.

By Bradley Keoun, Omkar GodboleJul 21, 2020

(Tajmia Loiacono/Unsplash)

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Clings to $9,200 While Ethereum Transactions Soar

Bitcoin trades flat in July, leading investors to mull other cryptocurrencies.

By Daniel CawreyJul 20, 2020

Source: CoinDesk 20 Bitcoin Price Index
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