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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Tech

Can Ethereum Be Truly Private? Developers Push for Encrypted Mempool, Default Privacy

Ethereum developers have begun kicking around a series of ideas that could make the Ethereum network private at its core.

By Margaux Nijkerk, Sam KesslerApr 11, 2025

Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum co-founder (Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images)

Finance

Ether Whale Dumps $22M of ETH After 9 Years

The trader also sold during major market dips in 2022 and 2023.

By Oliver KnightApr 10, 2025

A whale tailfin sinks below the ocean surface. (Paola Ocaranza/Unsplash)

Tech

Ethereum Developers Lock in May 7 for Pectra Upgrade

The decision to schedule Pectra was made just over a week after the upgrade went live on the Hoodi testnet without any hiccups.

By Margaux NijkerkApr 3, 2025

The latest Ethereum upgrade, Pectra, is partly named after Electra, one of the "seven sisters" in the star constellation known as Pleiades (Wikipedia)

Tech

0xbow's Ethereum Privacy Pools Surpass 200 Deposits as User Interest Grows

The system uses zero-knowledge proofs to ensure privacy while maintaining compliance by screening for illicit funds.

By Omkar GodboleApr 3, 2025

Oxbow's Ethereum privacy pools went live early this week. (ChristophMeinersmann/Pixabay)

Markets

Ethereum Reclaims No. 1 Spot as Leading DEX Chain for First Time Since September, Overtakes Solana

The shift in leadership occurred amidst a bearish market sentiment, particularly within the memecoin sector.

By Omkar GodboleApr 1, 2025

Ethereum was March's top blockchain by DEX volumes. (artellliii72/Pixabay)

Tech

The Protocol: Ethereum’s Final Pectra Test Goes Live

Also: Hyperliquid Eases Token Transfers for DeFi With Integration Between HyperCore and HyperEVM; Celo Migration to Layer-2 Network Is Done, Bringing in New Era for the Blockchain; Bitcoin DeFi Expansion Faces Fork Dilemma as Developers Explore ZK Proofs

By Benjamin SchillerMar 26, 2025

Tech

Ethereum’s Final Pectra Test Goes Live on Hoodi Network

The upgrade is the last of three tests, and developers previously agreed they would schedule Pectra 30 days from Wednesday if the test ran smoothly.

By Margaux NijkerkMar 26, 2025

Ethereum blockchain symbol abstract crystal

Markets

Custodia, Vantage Bank Tokenize U.S. Dollar Demand Deposits on Ethereum

They conducted a series of eight regulated test transactions, involving minting, transferring, and redeeming Avit tokens under full U.S. banking compliance.

By James Van Straten, AI BoostMar 25, 2025