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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Tech

Ethereum Foundation unveils $1M audit subsidy program to boost crypto security and cut costs for builders

The new initiative aims to address a persistent challenge in crypto development—the high cost of smart contract security audits.

By Margaux NijkerkApr 14, 2026

Finance

Scroll moves to cut costs after top protocol migrates to Optimism

The downsizing follows a financial hit after Scroll's top protocol migrated to Optimism, draining nearly $160 million in TVL and $13 million in annualized fees.

By Francisco RodriguesApr 14, 2026

Markets

StarkWare cuts jobs in reorganization as Starknet revenue plunges 99% from peak

Days after unveiling a quantum-safe bitcoin method, a StarkWare researcher was tapped to lead a new applications unit as Layer-2 revenue dries up.

By Sam ReynoldsApr 13, 2026

StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson (Margaux Nijkerk)

Finance

$1.6 billion Ether Machine SPAC deal collapses over unfavorable market

The Ether Machine, an ether treasury firm, currently has more than $1 billion in ether in its treasury.

By Francisco RodriguesApr 11, 2026

Stacks of 100 dollar bills (Dmytro Glazunov/Unsplash/Modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Tom Lee's Bitmine uplists to NYSE, expands buyback authorization to $4 billion

The company holds nearly 4% of ether's (ETH) total supply, but shares have struggled alongside that crypto.

By Helene Braun, AI BoostApr 9, 2026

Thomas Lee, chairman of BitMine and CIO of Fundstrat, on the main stage during Consensus Hong Kong 2026 (CoinDesk)

Tech

The Protocol: Bernstein says quantum threat to Bitcoin is real but manageable

Also: North Korea’s 6-month plot with Drift, Solana Foundation’s new ad and Alchemy AI.

By Margaux NijkerkApr 8, 2026

(Planet Volumes-Unsplash/Modified by CoinDesk)

Tech

Aave loses key risk manager, Chaos Labs, amid contributor exodus and disputes

A key sticking point is Aave’s V4 upgrade, which introduces a new architecture and significantly expands the scope of risk management.

By Margaux NijkerkApr 6, 2026

Stani Kulechov, founder and CEO of Aave, speaks at Consensus 2019.

Finance

Schwab plans spot bitcoin, ether trading launch in first half of 2026

The financial services giant with almost $12 trillion in client assets is moving closer to direct crypto trading, offering subscription for early access to the Schwab Crypto account.

By Krisztian SandorApr 3, 2026

Markets

Ethereum Foundation stakes another $93 million ether, reaching its 70,000 ETH target

The foundation deposited the bulk of its planned staking commitment in a single session, completing a program announced in February to turn dormant treasury holdings into a yield-generating position.

By Shaurya MalwaApr 3, 2026

Tech