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.

Markets

Eyeing Volume, Asian Exchanges Add Support for Ether Trading

Coincheck, CHBTC, Korbit and Quoine are among a new group of exchanges that have added support for Ethereum's digital currency ether.

By Pete RizzoMar 31, 2016

Markets

Microsoft Adds Ethereum to Windows Platform For Over 3 Million Developers

Millions of Microsoft developers can now build decentralized applications using the Ethereum blockchain thanks to a collaboration with ConsenSys.

By Michael del CastilloMar 30, 2016

Ethereum inventor, Vitalik Buterin, Consensys co-founder Andrew Keys, Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella, and Microsoft blockchain global strategist, Yorke Rhodes at the //Build conference in San Fransisco, Tuesday, March 29, 2016. (Photo credit: Andy Keys)

Markets

Key Questions Every DAO Founder Should Ask

An Ethereum startup founder discusses challenges facing next-generation technology applications for autonomous blockchain-based companies.

By Piers RMar 26, 2016

Markets

Bitcoin Prices Steady As Subsidy Halving Inches Closer

Markets Weekly is a weekly column analyzing price movements in the global digital currency markets, and the technology's use case as an asset class.

By Charles Lloyd Bovaird IIMar 25, 2016

Markets

Vitalik Buterin Charts Ethereum's Path Forward at Coinbase HQ

Ethereum investor Vitalik Buterin gave a presentation at the headquarters of San Francisco bitcoin startup Coinbase this week.

By Pete RizzoMar 24, 2016

Markets

9 Myths Surrounding Blockchain Smart Contracts

Ethereum Foundation advisor William Mougayar seeks to debunk nine myths surrounding blockchain smart contracts.

By William MougayarMar 23, 2016

Markets

BitGo Engineers Launch Ethereum Wallet Side Project

A group of software engineers at bitcoin security specialist BitGo have created an Ethereum wallet offering amid escalating interest in the platform.

By Jacob DonnellyMar 23, 2016

Markets

Bitcoin Startups Eye Ethereum As Platform's Profile Grows

CoinDesk explores why bitcoin industry businesses are increasingly demonstrating an interest in the alternative blockchain platform Ethereum.

By Pete RizzoMar 22, 2016

Markets

Bitcoin Prices Stable As Volatile Ethereum Draws Trader Interest

Bitcoin prices traded largely between $410 and $420 during the week as attention turned to volatility in the ether markets.

By Charles Lloyd Bovaird IIMar 18, 2016

Markets

Microsoft Adds 5 New Blockchain Partners to Azure

Tech giant Microsoft has added five new services to its blockchain-as-a-service (BaaS) solution.

By Pete RizzoMar 15, 2016

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