Ethereum

CoinDesk placeholder image

Ethereum, a decentralized blockchain platform, has emerged as a prominent player in the world of cryptocurrencies. It is not just a digital currency like Bitcoin but also a platform that enables developers to build and deploy smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps). Ethereum's underlying technology, powered by its native cryptocurrency Ether [ETH], offers a secure and transparent environment for executing peer-to-peer transactions without the need for intermediaries. With a vast community of developers, businesses, and individuals involved, Ethereum has become a hub for innovation and collaboration in the crypto space. Companies across various industries are exploring the potential of Ethereum's smart contract capabilities to streamline operations, enhance security, and reduce costs. Moreover, Ethereum's open-source nature allows for the creation of new protocols and blockchain networks, fostering interoperability and scalability within the ecosystem. Crypto exchanges play a crucial role in facilitating the trading of Ethereum, providing a platform for individuals and institutions to buy, sell, and store their ETH securely. As the demand for Ethereum continues to grow, so does the number of exchanges offering ETH trading pairs, ensuring liquidity and accessibility for investors.

DISCLOSURE: This text was written with the assistance of AI, then reviewed by a person

Read less...


The SEC just gave final approval to ether ETFs. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)
Ethereum ETFs Approved by SEC, Bringing Popular Funds to Second-Largest Cryptocurrency
Issuers received approval for their latest S-1 filings, which means that the funds could begin trading as early as Tuesday.
The SEC just gave final approval to ether ETFs. (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

The launch of the spot ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could be rather underwhelming, one crypto firm says, while another predicts inflows will be lower than expected. (Getty Images)
Ethereum ETFs Could See Underwhelming Demand, Partly Due to Lack of Staking, Two Research Firms Predict
Trading firm Wintermute expects inflows to be lower than consensus predictions while research firm Kaiko says data suggests “less conviction” regarding the launch.
The launch of the spot ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could be rather underwhelming, one crypto firm says, while another predicts inflows will be lower than expected. (Getty Images)

Mike Novogratz, Galaxy Founder and CEO, speaks at Consensus 2024 by CoinDesk.(CoinDesk/Shutterstock/Suzanne Cordiero)
Galaxy Buys Almost All of CryptoManufaktur's Assets, Expanding Ethereum Staking Portfolio
The acquisition by publicly traded Galaxy Digital, led by Michael Novogratz, will expand the firm's role in Ethereum staking, as part of a broader effort to push deeper into t...
Mike Novogratz, Galaxy Founder and CEO, speaks at Consensus 2024 by CoinDesk.(CoinDesk/Shutterstock/Suzanne Cordiero)

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin speaks at the EthCC conference in Brussels (Margaux Nijkerk)
Vitalik Buterin, as Other Crypto Leaders Line Up Behind Trump, Argues Against Picking Candidates Just Because They Like Crypto
The comments from Buterin, widely viewed as Ethereum's intellectual leader, stand in stark contrast to the strongly pro-Trump rhetoric from other well-known crypto figures.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin speaks at the EthCC conference in Brussels (Margaux Nijkerk)

Protocol Village is CoinDesk's living column chronicling blockchain tech project updates (CoinDesk)
Protocol Village: Arthur Hayes-Backed Maelstrom Pledges Grants for Open-Source Bitcoin Devs
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of July 11-17.
Protocol Village is CoinDesk's living column chronicling blockchain tech project updates (CoinDesk)

A messy kitchen sink. (Yinan Chen, Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons)
ETF Stands for 'Everything That Fits'
First Bitcoin, then Ethereum, now Solana. ETF issuers will stop at nothing so long as they believe they can make money.
A messy kitchen sink. (Yinan Chen, Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons)

Polygon Co-founder Daniel Lubarov (Polygon Labs)
Polygon's New ZK Proving System, 'Plonky3,' Comes as Open-Source Toolkit
Proving systems are a crucial component at the heart of blockchain ecosystems, allowing secondary "rollup" networks to confirm transactions on a base chain like Ethereum. Poly...
Polygon Co-founder Daniel Lubarov (Polygon Labs)

A mix of volunteers and hackers at EthBerlin playing music. 
Image Courtesy: Amitoj Singh/CoinDesk Date: May 2024
CarnationFM: A Decentralized Radio Playing Songs With Encrypted Hidden Messages
CarnationFM emerged from EthBerlin 2024 and won the award for Best Social Impact.
A mix of volunteers and hackers at EthBerlin playing music. 
Image Courtesy: Amitoj Singh/CoinDesk Date: May 2024

Protocol Village is CoinDesk's living column chronicling blockchain tech project updates (CoinDesk)
Protocol Village: Tezos-Focused Trilitech Building Prototype of 'Jstz' as JavaScript-Based L2
The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of July 5-10.
Protocol Village is CoinDesk's living column chronicling blockchain tech project updates (CoinDesk)

Ethereum (ethereum.org)
Staked Ether Close to All-Time High as ETF Approval Nears
Polymarket bettors give a 90% chance that ether ETFs will be approved by July 26.
Ethereum (ethereum.org)