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

UN Identity Tech Partner Integrates Blockchain Into Payments Platform

A tech firm involved in the UN's blockchain trials has expanded its work with the tech through its aid-focused payments platform.

By Chuan TianJul 6, 2017

Markets

Former Bain Manager Launches $50 Million Bitcoin and Ethereum Fund

A new fund aims to give wealthier Latin American investors additional exposure to the burgeoning cryptocurrency asset class.

By Michael del CastilloJul 6, 2017

Markets

Ethereum Traders File Class Action Lawsuit Over Kraken Flash Crash

Kraken users are taking action over the exchange startup's alleged mismanagement of a flash crash in its ether order books.

By Stan HigginsJul 5, 2017

Markets

Tame the Whales? Developer Nick Johnson Thinks He Can Fix ICOs

A new proposal from Ethereum Foundation developer Nick Johnson takes aim at what some are calling chronic issues with ICOs.

By Amy CastorJul 1, 2017

Markets

ICOs, Dumb Money and Ethereum's (Eth)ical Dilemma

Investment strategist Matt Prusak outlines why he predicts a massive correction for ether and the other tokens built on ethereum.

By Matt PrusakJul 1, 2017

Markets

The $28-Billion Challenge: Can Ethereum Scale to Meet Demand?

A look at ethereum's scaling challenges that showcases how far the platform is from becoming the "world computer" originally envisioned.

By Alyssa HertigJun 30, 2017

Markets

Miners Boost Ethereum's Transaction Capacity With Gas Limit Increase

Ethereum miners are raising the network’s transaction capacity, a move that comes amid criticism about blockchain congestion.

By Stan HigginsJun 29, 2017

Markets

Ether Rebounds As Price Rises Back Above $300

The price of ether experienced an uptick on Wednesday after falling below the $300 mark during the day's trading session.

By Charles Lloyd Bovaird IIJun 28, 2017

Tech

Asus Announces New Graphics Cards Focused on Cryptocurrency Mining

One of the world's largest technology hardware makers has released new graphics cards (GPUs) aimed at the cryptocurrency mining market.

By Chuan TianJun 27, 2017

Markets

Proof-of-Life: Vitalik Buterin Uses Ethereum to Disprove Death Hoax

Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin was at the center of a debunked story suggesting that he had died this weekend.

By Stan HigginsJun 26, 2017

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