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's Ether Token Tops $60 to Set New All-Time High

The price of ether, ethereum's native token, has hit a new all-time high, exceeding $60 for the first time ever.

By Stan HigginsApr 27, 2017

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7 United Nations Agencies Are Now Investigating Blockchain Applications

A group of UN agencies is seeking input on blockchain applications that could help with international assistance.

By Stan HigginsApr 27, 2017

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Former Coinbase Engineer Launches Ethereum Search Engine

A former software engineer for digital currency startup Coinbase has launched a new search engine for ethereum.

By Stan HigginsApr 26, 2017

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Grayscale Opens Ethereum Classic Vehicle to Accredited Investors

Digital Currency Group subsidiary Grayscale Investments is launching a new investment vehicle for the alternative digital asset ether classic.

By Stan HigginsApr 26, 2017

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The SEC is Now Weighing an Ethereum ETF Proposal

The SEC has quietly begun the process of deciding whether to approve an exchange-traded fund for the digital asset ether.

By Stan HigginsApr 25, 2017

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What's Driving Ether Classic to All-Time Highs?

Ether classic's price reached an all-time high this week, amid robust transaction volume. We ask the experts why...

By Charles Lloyd Bovaird IIApr 25, 2017

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ICO Insanity? $300 Million Gnosis Valuation Sparks Market Reaction

Ethereum prediction market project Gnosis sparked broad debate today following an initial coin offering that didn't exactly go as planned.

By Alyssa HertigApr 24, 2017

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The UN Wants to Adopt Bitcoin And Ethereum – And Soon

The UN is preparing to kick off an epic ethereum pilot, but the future could also include actually accepting cryptocurrencies.

By Michael del CastilloApr 24, 2017

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What's to Do Before Ethereum Enters 'Metropolis'?

A look at what's still to do for ethereum developers working on the Metropolis upgrade – the platform's third of four planned stages.

By Alyssa HertigApr 23, 2017

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Watch This Ethereum Slot Machine Make Payouts in Real Time

A new startup is hoping to tap into the billion-dollar online gambling industry by tapping the power of ethereum smart contracts.

By Corin FaifeApr 21, 2017

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