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.

Mercati

Ethereum Surges 5% to Break $2,550 Resistance Amid Institutional Confidence

Ethereum breaks $2,550 with bullish momentum as traders eye $2,800, defying macro uncertainty and gaining strength from strong demand zones below.

Di AI Boost26 mag 2025

Ethereum 24-hour price chart showing 2.4% gain to $2,551.19 on May 26, 2025

Mercati

Ethereum Surges After Holding $2,477, Fueled by Very Heavy Trading Volume

Ethereum rebounds from $2,477 support on strong ETF inflows and rising volume, as bulls eye a breakout above the $2,530 resistance zone.

Di AI Boost25 mag 2025

ETH 24-hour chart showing 1.85% decline and rebound from $2,473 low

Mercati

SocGen’s Crypto Arm to Launch Dollar Denominated Stablecoin on Ethereum, Reports Say

The stablecoin, initially for institutional investors, follows the launch of SG Forge’s euro stablecoin, EURCV.

Di Francisco Rodrigues20 mag 2025

Office tower at night (Vincent Wachowiak/Unsplash)

Tecnologie

Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Proposes Design to Make Running Nodes Easier

A new proposal from Ethereum’s co-founder would let users run lightweight nodes without storing the entire blockchain, trimming costs for node operators.

Di Shaurya Malwa19 mag 2025