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

Coinbase Exchange to Rebrand Following Ethereum Trading Launch

Bitcoin exchange and wallet service Coinbase is adding support for ether, the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum network.

By Michael del CastilloMay 19, 2016

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Markets

The Law of The DAO

What is the legal status of The DAO? In this opinion piece, lawyer Drew Hinkes takes a deep dive into laws surrounding fundraising and more.

By Andrew HinkesMay 19, 2016

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Markets

Public Opinion Split As The DAO Rakes in Ethereum Funding

A look at some of the notable support and criticism from community members about The DAO, the organization that has raised nearly $150m in funding.

By Stan HigginsMay 18, 2016

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Markets

‘Blockchain Revolution’ Comes to Wall Street at Nasdaq Event

The authors of "Blockchain Revolution" spoke this morning about their latest published work at an event hosted by Nasdaq.

By Michael del CastilloMay 18, 2016

Blockchain Revolution

Markets

Tendermint Exploring Possible Public Blockchain Launch

Blockchain app specialist Tendermint is in the early stages of launching a public blockchain that could find it issuing tokens.

By Pete RizzoMay 17, 2016

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Markets

The DAO: Or How A Leaderless Ethereum Project Raised $50 Million

A leaderless, distributed organization raised $50m worth of ether to invest in sharing economy projects, but how it came to be is largely a mystery.

By Michael del CastilloMay 12, 2016

The DAO

Markets

How Fidor Bank is Using Ethereum to Rethink Banking

Fidor Bank CIO Patrick Gruban takes CoinDesk inside a recent tech trial it conducted using the Ethereum blockchain.

By Pete RizzoMay 10, 2016

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Markets

Gemini Trading Launch Does Little to Boost Ether Price

Ether prices experienced only modest movements on 9th May despite its listing on a major US exchange.

By Charles Lloyd Bovaird IIMay 9, 2016

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Markets

What Investors Should Know Before Trading Ether

Interested in trading ether? Here are some basics about the Ethereum market you should know before buying in.

By Charles Lloyd Bovaird IIMay 8, 2016

Ethereum

Markets

Ethereum: A Valuable FinTech Sandbox

Daniel Cawrey looks at how Ethereum's potential in blockchain experimentation will help bring about a new digital asset-based economic paradigm.

By Daniel CawreyMay 6, 2016

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