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

Tom Lee’s Bitmine Aims to Hold 5% of ETH: ‘Game On,’ Says Lubin, SharpLink's Chairman

SharpLink Gaming and Bitmine Immersion Technologies now hold 500K+ ETH, fueling a treasury arms race that's redefining how public companies manage crypto on their balance sheets.

By Siamak Masnavi, AI BoostJul 20, 2025

Ether price climbs to $3,756.99 with 6.03% daily gain on July 20, 2025

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Ethereum's ETH Breaks $3,800 Amid Massive Whale Buy, Large Capital Inflow

Some analysts are now predicting that prices could reach up to $15,000.

By Aoyon Ashraf, CD AnalyticsJul 20, 2025

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ETH Could Be Worth $15K Medium Term, $4K Target in the Short Term: Fundstrat's Tom Lee

Fundstrat's Tom Lee says Ethereum is Wall Street’s top blockchain, with ETH possibly reaching $15,000 as tokenization and stablecoin growth accelerate.

By Siamak Masnavi, CD AnalyticsJul 19, 2025

Ether 24-hour chart showing rebound from $3,490 to $3,564

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Charles Schwab CEO Says Crypto Trading Is Coming Soon, Will Compete With Coinbase for Retail

Rick Wurster says clients want crypto to sit next to their stocks and bonds and that Schwab will “absolutely” compete with Coinbase as it rolls out BTC and ETH trading.

By Siamak Masnavi, AI BoostJul 19, 2025