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

Markets

AMD Releases New Software Package for Cryptocurrency Mining

Graphics card (GPU) maker AMD is rolling out a new software driver geared specifically toward cryptocurrency mining.

By Stan HigginsAug 16, 2017

AMD

Markets

Legally Binding Smart Contracts? 10 Law Firms Join Enterprise Ethereum Alliance

No, code is not law. But if the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance's new members have anything to say about it, that might someday change.

By Michael del CastilloAug 14, 2017

justice

Markets

Ethereum + Lightning? Buterin and Poon Unveil 'Plasma' Scaling Plan

Vitalik Buterin and Jospeh Poon hope to fix ethereum's scaling problem with a Lightning Network-like system, Plasma, but does it have what it takes?

By Alyssa HertigAug 12, 2017

plasma, ball

Markets

Nvidia CEO: Cryptocurrencies Are 'Here to Stay'

Nvidia's CEO is bullish on cryptocurrencies following Q2 sales figures that were boosted by GPU sales to miners.

By Stan HigginsAug 11, 2017

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang (BagoGames/Flickr)

Markets

$126 Billion: The Cryptocurrency Market Just Set a New All-Time High

The total value of all cryptocurrencies has set a new all-time high, just four days after it set its previous record for market capitalization.

By Pete RizzoAug 11, 2017

balloons

Markets

Enterprise Ethereum Alliance Gets to Work at 90-Member 'Town Hall' Meeting

One of the world's largest blockchain consortiums is kicking off its next phase of development.

By Michael del CastilloAug 11, 2017

(CoinDesk archives)

Markets

Coco Revealed: Microsoft, JPMorgan & More Demo Blockchain-Boosting Tech

A consortium of enterprises led by Microsoft has unveiled a framework designed to boost the speed and scalability of open-source blockchain tech.

By Michael del CastilloAug 10, 2017

Coco Framework panel

Markets

Bitstamp Will Add Ether Trading to Cryptocurrency Exchange

European cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp will launch new trading pairs for ether next week.

By Wolfie ZhaoAug 9, 2017

Graph

Markets

Ether Tops $300 as Price Rises to 30-Day High

The price of ether increased today, topping $300 for the first time since June amidst a broader appreciation of the cyrptocurrency asse

By Pete RizzoAug 9, 2017

hot, air, balloon

Markets

UNICEF's Venture Arm Trials Ethereum Smart Contracts

The venture arm of the United Nation's Children's Fund (UNICEF) is expanding its exploration of blockchain to include ethereum.

By Stan HigginsAug 8, 2017

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