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.

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Asia Morning Briefing: GENIUS Act Positions ETH at the Center of Tokenized Finance, Says Wall Street Veteran

"Every action is powered by ether," Etherealize's founder, Vivek Raman, argues as institutional adoption of Ethereum accelerates amid the stablecoin boom.

Por Sam Reynolds, AI Boost18 jun 2025

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Glassnode on ETH Whales: ‘This Scale of Buying Hasn’t Been Seen Since 2017’

ETH slipped 3.7% Tuesday to $2,555 but held key support amid persistent whale accumulation and a major spike in on-chain buying activity over the past week.

Por Siamak Masnavi, CD Analytics17 jun 2025

Line chart showing Ethereum’s price falling from $2,673 to below $2,560, with steep declines in late trading and modest recovery afterward.

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Ether Price Surges 4% as Markets Mostly Shrug Off Escalating Middle East Tensions

Ether rose above $2,600 Monday as crypto joined broader market gains, shrugging off war risks while fund inflows and institutional interest remained strong.

Por Siamak Masnavi, CD Analytics16 jun 2025

Line chart showing Ethereum’s price climbing from around $2,510 to a peak above $2,635, followed by consolidation near $2,620.

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ETH Holds Strong; Is It the ‘Digital Oil’ Powering the Global Digital Economy?

Ether is staying above $2,500 days after being called a foundational asset for a global, on-chain financial system and a major opportunity for institutions.

Por Siamak Masnavi, CD Analytics15 jun 2025

Ethereum rebounded from near $2,500 and closed near session highs on increasing volume

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ETH Whales and Sharks Accumulate 1.49M ETH in 30 Days as Retail Pulls Back

Ether held $2.5K despite spot ETF outflows, as whale and shark wallets holding 1K–100K ETH added 1.49M coins and increased their share of supply to 27%.

Por Siamak Masnavi, CD Analytics14 jun 2025