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

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

ethereum

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

Sandbox

Markets

Winklevoss Brothers Own 'Material' Amount of Ether

Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss have invested in ether as part of the lead-up to the launch of Ethereum trading on their Gemini platform next week.

By Michael del CastilloMay 5, 2016

Winklevoss,

Markets

Consensus Blockchain Standards Panel: Industry Should Take Action

The last day of Consensus 2016 featured a workshop discussion on standards for blockchain development.

By Stan HigginsMay 5, 2016

Workshop

Tech

Winklevoss Bitcoin Exchange Gemini to Launch Ether Trading

New York bitcoin exchange Gemini has officially added its second digital currency, ether, the token that powers the Ethereum network.

By Stan HigginsMay 5, 2016

Winklevoss

Markets

Blockchain Energy Project Wins Consensus 2016 Hackathon

CoinDesk's ‘Building Blocks’ Hackathon at Consensus 2016 concluded today. Here's our recap of the event's big winners.

By Pete RizzoMay 1, 2016

consensus 2016

Markets

Bitcoin's Messy Push for Innovation is Winning Over Payments Developers

Despite criticism of bitcoin's approach to payments innovation, its development process may have advantages over existing methods, observers argue.

By Bailey ReutzelApr 30, 2016

chaos, wires

Markets

Vitalik Buterin Pitches Hyperledger Project on Ethereum Integration

Ethereum inventor Vitalik Buterin addressed the Hyperledger blockchain project technical steering committee earlier today.

By Michael del CastilloApr 28, 2016

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