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

Tech

The Protocol: The Second Buggy Test for Upcoming Ethereum Upgrade 'Pectra' Could Lead to a Delayed Mainnet Hard Fork

Also: Plus: EF gets new leadership; layer-2 BOB and Fireblocks integrate; new MetaMask roadmap.

Ni Margaux NijkerkMar 5, 2025

Hologram man standing

Tech

Ethereum’s ‘Pectra’ Upgrade Moves Closer to Mainnet After Sepolia Test

The upgrade, which introduces smart contract capabilities for wallets and increases validator stake limits, is nearing deployment.

Ni Margaux NijkerkMar 5, 2025

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Ether Came Dangerously Close to Massive Liquidation. Here Are Some Levels to Watch

One position worth $126 million was just 4% away from being liquidated.

Ni Oliver KnightMar 4, 2025

ETHUSD liquidation levels (TradingView)

Tech

Ethereum Foundation Picks New Co-Executive Directors, Following Leadership Reshuffle

Hsiao-Wei Wang and Tomasz Stańczak will be the new co-executive directors, as Aya Miyaguchi transitions into the organization's President. Also, ex-EF researcher Danny Ryan shares that he is joining Etherealize.

Ni Margaux NijkerkMar 1, 2025

EF reshuffles leadership roles. (GettyImages)

Tech

Popular Crypto Wallet MetaMask Unveils New Roadmap

Part of their new roadmap includes adding features that make the wallet experience easier for users.

Ni Margaux NijkerkPeb 28, 2025

The MetaMask Institutional booth at Paris Blockchain Week 2022 (Helene Braun/CoinDesk)

Tech

How SenseiNode Is Building Proof-of-Stake Infrastructure in Latin America

Staking service provider SenseiNode operates from Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Chile, Costa Rica and Colombia.

Ni Tom CarrerasPeb 27, 2025

Latin America (Leon Overwheel/Unsplash)

Tech

The Protocol: Ethereum’s Pectra Goes Live on Testnet

Also: Avalanche Visa card launched; EF executive director leaving; hackers using fake GitHub to steal bitcoin.

Ni Benjamin SchillerPeb 26, 2025

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Ethereum Foundation’s Aya Miyaguchi Leaving Executive Director Role

Miyaguchi shared in a blog post that she will stay at the foundation and serve as its new president.

Ni Margaux NijkerkPeb 25, 2025

Ethereum Foundation Executive Director Aya Miyaguchi (CoinDesk archives)

Tech

Ethereum’s Pectra Upgrade Goes Live on ‘Holesky’ Testnet, but Fails to Finalize

The upgrade was pushed out on Monday, but it wasn't entirely clear why the test network was not finalizing.

Ni Margaux NijkerkPeb 24, 2025

The latest Ethereum upgrade, Pectra, is partly named after Electra, one of the "seven sisters" in the star constellation known as Pleiades, shown in an artistic rendering here inside the ring of circles. (Wikipedia)

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Ethereum 'Roll Back' Suggestion Has Sparked Criticism. Here's Why It Won't Happen

Call for "roll back" by some, to negate Bybit hack, immediately provoked a fierce reaction from the Ethereum community, which was firm in its belief that it wouldn't happen.

Ni Margaux NijkerkPeb 22, 2025

(Jacob Lund/Shutterstock)
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