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

Data Shows Millions Leaving Crypto Wallets Tied to Long-Troubled Exchange

Binance has frozen accounts that received more than 93,000 ether (over $18.9 million) from wallets indirectly linked to troubled Russian exchange WEX.

By Anna BaydakovaOct 30, 2018

Attackers drained all liquidity from the affected QuickSwap pool. (Shutterstock)

Tech

The Godfather of Ethereum ICOs Wants to Let Investors Take Their Money Back

Fabian Vogelsteller has proposed a method for safer ICOs, by allowing investors to withdraw funds.

By Rachel-Rose O'LearyOct 30, 2018

Markets

ETH, LTC, DASH and NEO Just Erased Their 2018 Price Gains

Ether, litecoin, dash and neo are now down year-over-year and trading at their lowest total in over 12 months.

By Sebastian SinclairOct 30, 2018

Markets

This New Ethereum Software Client Is Built With Enterprises in Mind

Unlike other enterprise versions of ethereum, ConsenSys' new Pantheon has a less-restrictive software license and uses Java as a programming language.

By Ian AllisonOct 30, 2018

Markets

Ethereum's Biggest Enterprise Group Is Releasing New Software Specs

The largest blockchain consortium has released its latest round of specifications – the next steps to harmonizing the way big companies use ethereum.

By Ian AllisonOct 29, 2018

Markets

Defending Decentralization, Like a Twice in a Millennium Chance

During the Web3 Summit earlier this week, speakers and attendees struck an optimistic tone, even though the challenges for blockchain are great.

By Rachel-Rose O'LearyOct 27, 2018

Markets

A New Token Is Coming To Ethereum – And It's Fully Bitcoin-Backed

A new ethereum token is being created and it holds a one-to-one peg with bitcoin.

By Christine KimOct 26, 2018

Tech

Oxfam in Sri Lanka Will Use Ethereum to Deliver Microinsurance

Oxfam in Sri Lanka, part of the international aid group, has teamed up with blockchain startup Etherisc to bring affordable insurance to paddy rice farmers.

By Ian AllisonOct 23, 2018