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

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Ethereum's Byzantium Testnet Just Verified A Private Transaction

Part of a zcash transaction was verified on an ethereum testnet amidst testing for the upcoming Byzantium upgrade.

Ni Rachel-Rose O'LearySet 19, 2017

Code

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Bullish Breakout: Is Ethereum's Price Heading Back Above $300?

The ether-U.S. dollar [ETC/USD] exchange rate has responded positively following the market shocks caused by recent regulatory actions in China.

Ni Omkar GodboleSet 19, 2017

fence, breakout (CoinDesk archives)

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Ethereum's Next Hard Fork Is Now Officially Being Tested

The testing of a forthcoming ethereum upgrade is now underway, with the process expected to last up to three weeks.

Ni Rachel-Rose O'LearySet 19, 2017

cells, science

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Now Boarding: Is AXA's Ethereum Test Blockchain's Ticket Mainstream?

CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson explains how AXA’s blockchain flight delay insurance test could point to the evolution of the insurance sector as a whole.

Ni Noelle AchesonSet 18, 2017

airplane, tail

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Geth Releases Software Update Ahead of Ethereum 'Byzantium' Hard Fork

A new version of Geth, a command-line interface for running ethereum nodes, includes changes that could see the software running at far higher speeds.

Ni Rachel-Rose O'LearySet 15, 2017

command

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Market Turmoil Pushes Cryptocurrency Market Cap Below $100 Billion

Cryptocurrency markets are down today following new developments out of China's bitcoin exchange ecosystem.

Ni Daniel PalmerSet 15, 2017

coaster

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Ethereum Drops Below $250 as Price Hits Inflection Point

Eher may be set to head lower. If analysis is any indication, traders may be turning bearish as the market readies to retest July lows.

Ni Omkar GodboleSet 14, 2017

razor

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Raiden Preview: Ethereum Scaling Solution Issues Developer Demo

The ethereum scaling solution Raiden has reached a notable milestone in a launch designed for early testing and developer feedback.

Ni Rachel-Rose O'LearySet 14, 2017

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AXA Is Using Ethereum's Blockchain for a New Flight Insurance Product

AXA has unveiled a new flight delay insurance product that uses the public ethereum blockchain to store and process payouts.

Ni Stan HigginsSet 13, 2017

jet, engine

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Ether Nurses China Hangover as Price Struggles Above $300

The price of ether continues to struggle following news the world's largest market will no longer support perhaps the platform's biggest use case.

Ni Omkar GodboleSet 12, 2017

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