Ethereum News

BlockchainReporter’s Ethereum section covers Ether (ETH) and the Ethereum network: price and ETF flows, network upgrades, staking, layer-2 networks, treasury companies and the Ethereum Foundation’s roadmap. ETH traded near $2,390 on October 23, 2026, and Ethereum held about 11% of the total crypto market.

Ethereum is the largest smart contract blockchain and the main platform for decentralized finance, stablecoins and tokenized assets. It holds more than half of all value locked in DeFi, about $50 billion of roughly $90 billion across all chains, according to DefiLlama. Since 2022 it has used proof of stake, and a record 43.8 million ETH was staked in October 2026.

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Where can I find reliable Ethereum news and price predictions?
For news, use sources that cite primary data such as Ethereum Foundation announcements, client release notes, ETF flow reports and on-chain data. BlockchainReporter’s Ethereum News Today page covers the daily price and network news, and our Ethereum price prediction compares forecasts from banks, analysts and models, with the date each was published so you can judge how current it is.

What is the Glamsterdam upgrade?
Glamsterdam is Ethereum’s next major network upgrade, which combines changes to the execution layer and the consensus layer. Its testnet launch on the Hoodi network, planned for October 26, 2026, was postponed on October 22 for further review. Mainnet activation will follow only after successful testnet runs, so no mainnet date had been set in October 2026.

How much ETH is staked?
A record 43.8 million ETH was staked in October 2026, according to a Bitwise report, about a third of Ether’s supply. Staking yields have fallen as more ETH has been staked. Holders can stake directly, through liquid staking protocols such as Lido, or through exchanges and brokers, including Interactive Brokers, which launched Ethereum staking for eligible clients in October 2026.

Ethereum Cleared the Wall We Named Five Weeks Ago, and Kept Going
Ethereum Cleared the Wall We Named Five Weeks Ago, and Kept Going

Ethereum trades at $2,388, up 8.4%, after clearing the $2,000 level this site named as its wall in July. What broke it, and what has to hold now.

By Simeon
August 21, 2026
Ethereum’s Years of Underperformance May Finally Be Turning
Ethereum’s Years of Underperformance May Finally Be Turning

Santiment’s on-chain update suggests Ethereum’s long run of underperformance may be shifting, but price confirmation and follow-through remain open questions.

August 20, 2026
Ethereum Foundation Funds WEBCAT Work for Wallet and App Front-End Checks
Ethereum Foundation Funds WEBCAT Work for Wallet and App Front-End Checks

The Ethereum Foundation says its 1TS initiative will support WEBCAT development, audits and wallet integration work for front-end code verification.

August 19, 2026
Ethereum Opens Platåberget Testnet for Glamsterdam Upgrade Testing
Ethereum Opens Platåberget Testnet for Glamsterdam Upgrade Testing

Ethereum’s new public Platåberget testnet gives developers and operators a place to test post-Glamsterdam changes before longer-lived testnets upgrade.

August 19, 2026
Ethereum Foundation Reports $5.5M in Q2 2026 Ecosystem Allocations
Ethereum Foundation Reports $5.5M in Q2 2026 Ecosystem Allocations

The Ethereum Foundation’s Ecosystem Support Program published its Q2 2026 allocation update, detailing funding across protocol, security and tooling work.

August 19, 2026
Whitechain Relaunches as W Group’s Distribution-First Ethereum Layer 2
Whitechain Relaunches as W Group’s Distribution-First Ethereum Layer 2

Whitechain relaunches as W Group’s distribution-first Ethereum Layer 2, offering Web3 projects funding, user access and growth support.

August 18, 2026
On-Chain Ethereum Wallet Loses 217 ETH Buying Back at $1,906
On-Chain Ethereum Wallet Loses 217 ETH Buying Back at $1,906

A Lookonchain-tracked Ethereum address bought back 1,674 ETH near $1,906 and now holds 217 fewer ETH than two months ago, losing about $414K.

August 18, 2026
Ethereum Weighs 66 Hegotá Proposals With Privacy Tools in Focus
Ethereum Weighs 66 Hegotá Proposals With Privacy Tools in Focus

Ethereum developers are scoping the Hegotá upgrade from 66 proposals, with draft transaction changes that could reduce privacy apps’ reliance on relayers.

August 18, 2026
BitMine’s Ethereum Staking Engine Reaches 5.82M ETH as Buybacks Continue
BitMine’s Ethereum Staking Engine Reaches 5.82M ETH as Buybacks Continue

BitMine now holds 5,815,164 ETH, has staked 87% of that position, and projects roughly $250 million in annualized staking revenue while buybacks continue.

August 17, 2026
Ethereum Dominates as Public Token Sales Hit $1.42B in 2026
Ethereum Dominates as Public Token Sales Hit $1.42B in 2026

CryptoRank data shows $1.42B raised in public token sales in 2026, with five chains capturing 94% of volume, highlighting a concentration of crypto fundraising.

August 11, 2026
Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $145M as Grayscale Minis Buck the Trend; Ether Funds Shed $14.6M
Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $145M as Grayscale Minis Buck the Trend; Ether Funds Shed $14.6M

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $145 million in outflows on Aug. 10, but Grayscale mini trusts drew inflows, signaling a shift to lower-cost ETF products.

August 11, 2026
How a Fed-Backed Yen Rescue Could Fuel Bitcoin and Ether, According to Arthur Hayes
How a Fed-Backed Yen Rescue Could Fuel Bitcoin and Ether, According to Arthur Hayes

Arthur Hayes outlines how a Fed-backed yen rescue via the FIMA repo facility could expand the Fed’s balance sheet and unleash dollar liquidity that benefits.

August 11, 2026