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

Markets

Ether Has Underperformed, but Total Value Locked on Ethereum Is Rising: Citi

Ether has dropped over 20% this year, but fundamentals are improving, the report said.

By Will CannyFeb 11, 2025

Citi bank and HSBC skyscrapers at night (Miquel Parera/Unsplash)

Markets

Why Is Ether Down Today? Market Fears and Growing Supply Help Fuel 5% Slide

Despite the bearish performance, analysts note a potential setup for a price bounce as bearish sentiment impacts ETH.

By Francisco RodriguesFeb 8, 2025

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Markets

Ether May Be Ready for a Bull Run as Price Action Mirrors August Bottom

Ether's price action mirrors the August bottom amid signs of strong dip demand for the second-largest cryptocurrency.

By Omkar GodboleFeb 7, 2025

Crypto market breadth improves. (ArtTower/Pixabay)

Markets

Ethereum Faces 'Intense' Competition From Other Networks: JPMorgan

The blockchain's native token ether has underperformed bitcoin and other altcoins in recent months, the report noted.

By Will CannyFeb 7, 2025

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Tech

The Protocol: Ethereum’s Wall Street Cheerleader

Also: Arbitrum integrates Bitcoin; UBS tests ZKSync for gold

By Benjamin SchillerFeb 5, 2025

Wall Street street sign

Tech

Ethereum’s New Cheerleader on Wall Street: A Q&A With Vivek Raman

Vivek Raman, the founder of Etherealize, spent 10 years on Wall Street. Now he's trying to market Ethereum to big banks.

By Margaux NijkerkFeb 4, 2025

Etherealize co-founder Vivek Raman (Etherealize)

Markets

Ether Worth Nearly $1B Left Exchanges Monday as Trade War Fears Sent Prices Crashing

Data shows investors likely bought the dip, snapping up ETH at lower prices.

By Omkar Godbole, Helene BraunFeb 4, 2025

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Markets

MOVE Jumps 20% on Trump-Linked World Liberty Fi Token Purchase, Musk's DOGE Involvement

"Our papers have never hit the DOGE desk," Rushi Manche, co-founder of Movement Labs, told CoinDesk. "There's a lot of speculation in the rumors."

By Krisztian Sandor, Sam KesslerJan 28, 2025

Donald Trump (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Tech

Movement Labs Unveils Developer Mainnet Ahead of February's Public Launch

The company is also introducing a multi-asset liquidity program to provide the foundation for DeFi applications

By Jamie CrawleyJan 28, 2025

Movement Labs co-founders Cooper Scanlon and Rushi Manche (Movement Labs)

Markets

Ethereum Layer-2 Protocols Achieve Record Transaction Throughput

Layer 2 protocols are faster than ever in processing transactions, according to data source growthepie.xyz.

By Omkar GodboleJan 23, 2025

Layer 2s process transactions at a record speed. (Boskampi/Pixabay)
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