The Ethereum Foundation is backing the DeFipunk initiative and launching a dedicated DeFi division led by seasoned figures including Charles St. Louis. The move arrives as ETH faces persistent bearish pressure.
Binance announced scheduled Ethereum network maintenance on Feb 23, 2026, warning of a brief service interruption while assuring users that funds on the exchange remain secure. Users are advised to monitor the exchange for updates and avoid non‑urgent ETH transactions until services resume.
Ethereum co‑founder Vitalik Buterin said on Feb 22, 2026 that combining AI tools with human oversight, improved verification, and stronger redundancy could make crypto systems more resilient after a recent $400M hack.
BlackRock's new ETHB ETF plans to stake up to 95% of holdings and will pass 82% of staking rewards to investors. The move could reshape institutional access to Ethereum yield.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin reportedly offloaded about $7 million worth of ETH as the token slid roughly 30%. The move has drawn attention to on-chain flows and market sentiment amid the sell-off.
BNP Paribas has issued a tokenized share class of a French-domiciled money market fund on the public Ethereum blockchain, joining BlackRock and JPMorgan in institutional fund tokenization. The launch highlights growing use of public chains for traditional fund distribution and settlement.
Fundstrat says $1.7K may be a short-term bottom for Ethereum as U.S. selling pressure eases, but buying demand hasn't yet strengthened enough to confirm a sustained recovery.
On-chain indicators show large ETH addresses accumulating as ether trades around $1,949, signaling buy-side activity from whales rather than distribution.
ETHZilla plunged roughly 97% after reports surfaced that Peter Thiel’s team is abandoning an ‘Ethereum Treasury’ model, triggering heavy selling. Social posts framed the rout as "paper hands" fleeing while longer-term holders look to buy.
BlackRock set the fee for its staked Ethereum ETF at 0.25%, making staking exposure cheaper for investors. With ETFs rapidly soaking up ETH, this pricing could help compress supply and spark the next major price surge.