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.

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Vitalik Buterin Issues Update on Ethereum's 'Metropolis' Upgrade

Work on ethereum's next scheduled software release is advancing according to the blockchain platform's creator.

By Stan HigginsFeb 14, 2017

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Ethereum IoT Project Wins $100k in Dubai Blockchain Hackathon

A startup building an ethereum-based platform for IoT applications has won $100,000 at a blockchain hackathon in Dubai.

By Stan HigginsFeb 14, 2017

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JP Morgan, Santander Said to Join New Ethereum Blockchain Group

New details have emerged about an effort to launch a formal enterprise blockchain group centered on the ethereum protocol.

By Michael del CastilloFeb 13, 2017

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Tokens For Time? Inside One Banking Exec's Blockchain Pet Project

A new token created by Alex Batlin, global blockchain lead for BNY Mellon, could have surprising real-world possibilities.

By Stan HigginsFeb 11, 2017

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Ethereum Job Market Colony Enters Beta

A new ethereum-based, decentralized platform for work collaboration has now entered private beta.

By Stan HigginsFeb 10, 2017

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China Fears Spread Beyond Bitcoin As Crypto Markets Slide

Many digital currencies suffered notable losses on 9th February, as traders responded to fears triggered by the latest Chinese developments.

By Charles Lloyd Bovaird IIFeb 9, 2017

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Meet the Ex-Banker Using Ethereum to Take On Traditional Hedge Funds

After leaving Goldman Sachs, this entrepreneur founded her own blockchain startup to lower the fiscal entry point for hedge fund investors.

By Michael del CastilloFeb 6, 2017

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Ethereum Payment Channels Could Enter Production in 2017

A project aiming to bring payment channels to ethereum is expected to become production-ready by the end of this year.

By Stan HigginsFeb 3, 2017

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Why the Netflix Model is the Future for Enterprise Blockchain

Nuco's CEO looks at the hurdles encountered by enterprises adopting blockchain tech, and predicts more flexible solutions going forward.

By Matthew SpokeFeb 3, 2017

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Swiss Blockchain Consortium Develops Ethereum Trading Tool

Firms in Switzerland working on an ethereum-based OTC trading platform say they have completed work on a new privacy solution.

By Stan HigginsJan 30, 2017

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