London hard fork

Ethereum’s most popular software client, Geth, has issued a hotfix to a high-severity security issue in its code, encouraging users to upgrade immediately to the latest version. CoinDesk's Christine Kim breaks down the release and the implications for the Ethereum blockchain. Plus, insights into the developments and impact of the highly anticipated London hard fork upgrade nearly three weeks after its launch.

Aug 25, 2021

Ether (ETH) notched a 12-day winning streak Monday, the longest ever, in the runup to a planned upgrade on Ethereum’s blockchain that aims to improve the so-called gas fees and limit the supply of the token. CoinDesk Technology Managing Editor Christie Harkin digs into the so-called London hard fork upgrade and what it means for the crypto markets.

Aug 3, 2021