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.

Ethereum News

ETH Surges 20%, Biggest Gain Since 2021 as Pectra Upgrade Helps Restore 'Confidence'

ETH outperforms CoinDesk 20 Index, as bulls comes back while BTC surges above $100k.

By Sam ReynoldsMay 9, 2025

(Vitaly Mazur/Unsplash)

The Protocol: Ethereum’s Pectra Upgrade Finally Goes Live

Also: Bitcoin Devs Debate OP_RETURN, World Network Launches in U.S., and Aztec Testnet Launches

By Margaux NijkerkMay 7, 2025

Pectra Upgrade Goes LIVE

Coinbase's SEC Documents Reveal NY Attorney General Wanted ETH Declared Security

On the U.S. exchange's online site for the documents obtained by Freedom of Information Act requests, it's illuminating some internal SEC discussions.

By Jesse HamiltonMay 7, 2025

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong at the White House

Ethereum Activates ‘Pectra’ Upgrade, Raising Max Stake to 2,048 ETH

The update aims to streamline staking, enhance wallet functionality, and improve overall efficiency.

By Margaux NijkerkMay 7, 2025

Ethereum blockchain symbol abstract crystal

Ethereum Preps for Biggest Code Change Since the Merge With Pectra Upgrade

The upgrade is focused on making the Ethereum blockchain more user-friendly and efficient.

By Margaux NijkerkMay 5, 2025

The latest Ethereum upgrade, Pectra, is partly named after Electra, one of the "seven sisters" in the star constellation known as Pleiades (Wikipedia)

Vitalik Buterin Wants to Make Ethereum as Simple as Bitcoin

Buterin put out thoughts for a long-term roadmap that drastically reduces the complexity of Ethereum’s technology.

By Shaurya MalwaMay 5, 2025

Vitalik Buterin at RadicalXchange Detroit, March 2019

Ether-Bitcoin 'Squeeze' Hints at Imminent Volatility as Ethereum Pectra Upgrade Nears

Ethereum's Pectra upgrade, set for May 7, aims to improve scalability and may impact market activity.

By Omkar GodboleMay 5, 2025

A hand squeezing a lemon. (j4p4n/OpenClipArt)

The Protocol: Inside Movement’s Token-Dump Scandal

Also: ETH Gas Limit Ceiling Proposal, Bitcoin Data Limits Debate, and Base Becomes a Stage 1 Rollup

By Margaux NijkerkApr 30, 2025

Train Stop Motion

Inside Movement’s Token-Dump Scandal: Secret Contracts, Shadow Advisers and Hidden Middlemen

Movement, backed by Trump's World Liberty Financial, says it was duped into an agreement that experts say incentivized price manipulation.

By Sam KesslerApr 30, 2025

Movement Labs co-founders Cooper Scanlon and Rushi Manche (Movement Labs)

Ethereum Could Supercharge Transaction Speed to 2,000 TPS Thanks to Bold New Proposal

A new proposal hopes to increase gas fee limits by 100-fold, which theoretically would bump transactions per second to 2,000 in the coming years.

By Shaurya MalwaApr 28, 2025

Retro gas pump (unsplash)

of 425

Latest Crypto News

Yesterday

10:10 PM

Neutral

Crypto Clarity Act inches toward Senate hearing as lawmakers weigh legislative trades

The White House may be reviewing fresh legislative text, and lawmakers are reportedly weighing offers to banks of other, unrelated provisions for their support.

8:12 PM

Neutral

DeFi risk management giant Gauntlet sees $380 million exit as OKX crypto campaign ends

Gauntlet noted that deposits are now back to same levels before the campaign, and has navigated large capital swings before due to incentive campaign endings, airdrops, and shifts in market conditions which regularly produce short-period swings in either direction.

8:12 PM

Negative

Appeals court clears way for Nevada to temporarily ban prediction market Kalshi

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a legal effort by Kalshi to stave off an expected temporary restraining order from the state of Nevada.

8:09 PM

Positive

Coinbase's bitcoin yield fund goes onchain with Apex's tokenization push

The Coinbase Bitcoin Yield Fund's tokenized share class runs on Base as the $3.5 trillion fund services giant Apex applies tokenization across its business.

Explore Latest News

Newsletters

Newsletter thumbnail

CoinDesk Headlines

The biggest crypto news and ideas of the day.

By signing up, you will receive emails about CoinDesk products and you agree to our terms & conditions and privacy policy.