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.

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Ethereum News

Cat Fight? Ethereum Users Clash Over CryptoKitties

As the popularity of CryptoKitties continues to strain ethereum, frustrated users are calling for a quick fix – an increase to the gas limit.

Di Alyssa Hertig7 dic 2017

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Mobile Banking App Revolut Adds Litecoin, Ether Trading

Revolut's mobile app, which allows users to make payments using a debit card or bitcoin, is adding support for litecoin and ethereum.

Di Nikhilesh De6 dic 2017

Revolut app

Coders Beware: Licensing Issues Abound for Ether Apps

Lawyers take a look at the challenges involved in using ethereum's open-source code, and what they claim are its potential pitfalls.

Di Matt Savare, John Wintermute and Shailley Singh6 dic 2017

code, monument

The Next CryptoKitties? The Blockchain Might Not Be Ready

The success of one cat-friendly app withstanding, the leading event in the token sector saw high-level discussion of industry pain points.

Di Brady Dale6 dic 2017

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ICO Delayed by Ethereum's CryptoKitties Congestion

At least one ICO organizer is hitting pause as ethereum's CryptoKitties app goes viral.

Di Stan Higgins5 dic 2017

Cats

PetroBLOQ Becomes Latest Member of Enterprise Ethereum Alliance

Oil and gas supply chain management platform PetroBLOQ has joined the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance.

Di Sujha Sundararajan5 dic 2017

oil pipeline

Loveable Digital Kittens Are Clogging Ethereum's Blockchain

Di Alyssa Hertig4 dic 2017

Crypto, kitties

The Father of the ICO Is All About Identity Now

The developer who created the core technology behind thousands of initial coin offerings is now focusing on a standard for identity.

Di Alyssa Hertig4 dic 2017

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'Microraiden' Payment Channels Go Live on Ethereum Network

A streamlined version of the Raiden payments channel network has been launched on the main ethereum blockchain.

Di Stan Higgins1 dic 2017

Lit

World Computer? New Protocol Could Supercharge Ethereum Blockchain

An older attempt to overcome ethereum's restrictions is getting a refresh, and may bring the platform closer to its aim of being a "world computer."

Di Rachel-Rose O'Leary1 dic 2017

Car engine, supercharged

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Crypto tax bills a work-in-progress as U.S. House lawmakers pose concerns

The effort to push several tax bills is meant to be bipartisan, but the parties may not be comfortable with all details of the seven bills weighed by the panel.

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Securitize CEO says tokenized stocks could unlock a $5 trillion crypto market

At a panel at ETHConf, Carlos Domingo argued that bringing stocks and exchange-traded funds onchain could unlock a market far larger than today's roughly $30 billion tokenized asset sector.

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UK financial regulator moves to allow mutual funds 10% exposure to crypto ETNs

The Financial Conduct Authority proposed allowing some investment schemes to add exposure to crypto exchange-traded notes.

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Trad.Fi, W3 target $650 million in onchain private credit using AI evaluation

Equipment-financing lender Trad.Fi is working with W3 to automate capital workflows and bring real-economy business lending onto public blockchain rails.

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