Zak Cole, a leading Ethereum core developer, has launched a new initiative to drive the Ethereum network’s expansion and boost its market value. In a speech at the Ethereum Community Conference on July 2, Cole introduced the Ethereum Community Foundation (ECF), an independent entity dedicated to supporting Ethereum as an asset and pushing its price […]
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The EF published an updated treasury policy, outlining plans around token sales, fiat purchases and transparency reporting.
Critics of the foundation have repeatedly raised the alarm that the blockchain could lose its edge if it fails to address core design issues.
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has unveiled the Trillion-Dollar Security (1TS) initiative, a long-term plan to raise Ethereum’s security standards in line with its growing importance in global finance. The Foundation said it aims to position Ethereum as a network capable of securely holding trillions of dollars in assets for individuals and institutions. According to the […]
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The Ethereum Foundation has announced the distribution of over $32 million in grants during the first quarter of 2025. According to the May 8 update, the funding was issued through its Ecosystem Support Program and spread across 94 projects. While the report categorized the recipients by theme and focus area, it did not disclose the […]
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The update aims to streamline staking, enhance wallet functionality, and improve overall efficiency.
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) is sharpening its focus on improving the Layer 1 network and enhancing the user experience through a series of upcoming protocol upgrades. On April 21, Tomasz Stańczak, the incoming co-director at EF, confirmed that the organization is shifting its research priorities. The new focus will center on Layer 1 performance, continued […]
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The deprecation plan comes after Holesky fell offline due to a faulty test of Ethereum’s upcoming Pectra update.
The Ethereum Foundation has announced plans to phase out the Holesky testnet by September 2025 due to recurring issues that have hindered testing for the upcoming Pectra upgrade. In a statement released on March 19, the network confirmed that a new testnet, Hoodi, would take over Pectra-related testing. Holesky issues Holesky encountered major issues during […]
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Ryan turned down an opportunity to help led the Ethereum Foundation and instead joined Etherealize, an organization focused on bringing Ethereum to Wall Street.
Hsiao-Wei Wang and Tomasz Stańczak will be the new co-executive directors, as Aya Miyaguchi transitions into the organization's President. Also, ex-EF researcher Danny Ryan shares that he is joining Etherealize.
The Ethereum Foundation has stepped in to support Alexey Pertsev, a developer behind Tornado Cash, by donating $1.25 million toward his legal defense. Announcing the donation on Feb. 26, the Foundation emphasized the importance of privacy and the rights of developers, saying: “Privacy is normal, and writing code is not a crime.” Pertsev expressed his […]
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Miyaguchi shared in a blog post that she will stay at the foundation and serve as its new president.
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) recently sold another 100 Ethereum (ETH) for 307,893 DAI, a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar. This marks the third time in 2025 that the EF has sold ETH, raising concerns among ETH holders about the cryptocurrency’s relatively lackluster price performance. EF Continues To Sell Ethereum, But Analysts Offer Hope In a post on X earlier today, on-chain analytics platform Spot On Chain identified a transaction showing that the EF had offloaded another 100 ETH. As of January 27, the EF has sold a total of 300 ETH for approximately $981,200. Related Reading: Ethereum Poised For A Bullish Q1 2025? Here’s What Experts Say Naturally, the continued selling pressure from the EF has contributed to Ethereum’s price struggles. Over the past 24 hours, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap has fallen by 5.7%, trading at $3,125 at the time of writing. That being said, the EF still holds a substantial amount of Ethereum. According to data from Arkham Intelligence, the non-profit organization owns 269,175 ETH, worth more than $800 million at current market prices. While the EF’s decision to periodically sell ETH has raised concerns among some of the digital asset’s largest holders, seasoned crypto trader CoinMamba believes that all may not be lost for ETH just yet. In a post on X, CoinMamba shared a chart providing ‘some hopium’ for the next two months. According to the analysis, the months of February and March have historically delivered strong returns for ETH holders. The analyst explained that Ethereum has only posted negative returns in February once, back in 2018, when the digital asset had already surged by 50% in January of that year. In February 2024, the cryptocurrency saw a 46.3% increase in price. Crypto trader Crypto Rover shared their analysis aligning with the prediction of ETH appreciating in value over the next couple of months. The trader emphasized that ETH is still in a ‘massive uptrend,’ and there is no reason to panic. Is ETH On The Cusp Of A Rally? Despite being overshadowed for much of 2024 by the likes of SUI, Solana (SOL), and XRP, analysts are confident that ETH has yet to experience a bullish price momentum that could bring it closer to its current all-time high (ATH) of $4,878, recorded in November 2021. Related Reading: Ethereum To Outperform Bitcoin In 2025? Report Predicts $8,000 ETH Price For example, recent analysis by crypto analyst Mister Crypto suggests that ETH has likely bottomed out and a price rally could be imminent for the smart contract platform token. Another analyst pointed out that ETH is completing an inverse head-and-shoulders pattern on the three-day chart, which is considered a bullish signal for the digital asset. However, concerns remain regarding Ethereum’s underperformance relative to Bitcoin (BTC), with the ETH/BTC trading pair hitting four-year lows. At press time, ETH is trading at $3,125, down 5.7% over the past 24 hours. Featured image from Unsplash, charts from X and Tradingview.com
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has continued its ETH sales by selling 100 ETH for $307,893. This transaction, reported on Jan. 27 by blockchain analytics firm SpotOnChain, marks the Foundation’s third Ethereum sale of 2025. In total, EF sold 300 ETH, valued at roughly $981,200, during the first month of the year. Market observers noted that […]
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Vitalik Butern's proposal for an Ethereum Foundation restructuring has unveiled deep rifts within the network's community.
Ethereum is off to a rocky start this 2025, and its vibrant dev community isn’t happy. According to reports, the Ethereum Foundation has recently moved a substantial amount of Ether. The foundation’s transactions to move and sell its tokens became messier when one of its employees attempted to explain the situation, generating a lot of backlash. Related Reading: $24 XRP Prediction: Bitcoin Maxi Calls It Risky But Possible Ethereum’s recent transactions have occurred since Bitcoin and other top tokens have been ripping through the charts. Price-wise, Ethereum is trading between $3,200 and $3,384, which is too far from 2021’s high of $4,870. What’s Up, Ethereum Foundation? The Ethereum Foundation, the primary organization supporting the development of the blockchain, is not helping the cause. Regardless of its intention or the overriding objectives for unloading massive ETH tranches, these moves still leave a bad taste in the mouths of most holders and supporters. According to a recent post by Spot On Chain on Twitter/X, the foundation has recently moved another 100 ETH in exchange for 336,475 DAI. According to the account, the foundation sold 200 ETH tokens for $67k in the first few days of 2025 at an average cost of $3,361. The account added that ETH is 31% below its 2021 high of $4,878, while Bitcoin continues to retest its highs and currently breached the $109k level. [ATTENTION] The Ethereum Foundation just sold another 100 $ETH for 336,475 $DAI! In total, they have sold 200 $ETH ($672K) in 2025 at an average price of $3,361 over the past 12 days.$ETH remains 31% below its 2021 ATH of $4,878, while $BTC has hit a new ATH of $109K today!… https://t.co/9CWWVsrfhj pic.twitter.com/ZOr504i1HG — Spot On Chain (@spotonchain) January 20, 2025 Ether Supporter’s Comments Draw Negative Feedback The foundation’s latest transaction, the sale of 100 tokens, came after Josh Stark’s comments came to light. Stark, a popular ETH supporter, defended the foundation’s decision to sell these ETH tokens, arguing that they’re still actively using the blockchain’s native token. the EF uses Ethereum all the time, for instance to (1) swap ETH for stables (usually @CoWSwap) and (2) to pay people (grantees, team members) in stables and ETH, on mainnet and L2s. Events we run (like Devcon and Devconnect) take onchain payments and use onchain ID for tickets. — Josh Stark (@0xstark) January 20, 2025 In a Twitter/X posting, Stark explained that the foundation uses its tokens every time. These tokens buy stablecoins, pay their people in stablecoins, and support the blockchain’s events. Stark’s comments didn’t sit well with some crypto observers and commentators. Twitter/X user WazzCrypto hit Stark for using ETH “dump” as an explanation to support the foundation’s transactions. User @VelvetMilkman was disappointed with Stark, arguing that it’s a lame excuse for using the altcoins. Meanwhile, X user Trading_Axe has a more scathing, and no holds barred take on the issue: Their brains actually do not work at all. The fuck you need 300K for so urgently? What could you POSSIBLY, as the ETHEREUM FOUNDATION, when the entire world is watching, need 300K OF A PUBLIC SELL ORDER for? Mindless cockroaches. Retar Dio. — ً (@trading_axe) January 20, 2025 Related Reading: Trump Son Drops Hints About Major World Liberty Plans After Massive Ether Buy Buterin Sets The Record Straight For ETH Many critics say Ethereum is losing ground against other blockchains, particularly Solana. As such, many recommend that Ethereum stake its tokens instead of selling them to generate yields. The increasing number of comments and criticisms against the foundation has caught the attention of Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum’s co-founder. Buterin said the team has also explored many options, including staking their tokens. However, regulatory issues and potential problems with the hard fork prevented them from doing so. Although there’s a friendly regulatory environment right now, the risks associated with staking remain high. Featured image from ETF Stream, chart from TradingView
Buterin labeled inflammatory X posts about the head of the Ethereum Foundation as "pure evil."
The ether allocation comes amidst leadership changes aimed at improving technical expertise, communication, and support for app builders.
On-chain data shows that the Ethereum Foundation (EF) has sold 100 ETH for $336,475. On Jan. 20, blockchain analytical firm SpotOnChain reported that this marks the foundation’s second sale of Ethereum in 2025, bringing its total sales to 200 ETH (valued at $672,000). These transactions have reignited discussions within the Ethereum community about the foundation’s […]
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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said that if the Ethereum Foundation stakes its ETH, it forces it to take a position on any future contentious hard fork.
"People seeking a different vision are welcome to start their own organizations," Buterin wrote in a January 18 social media post.
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has announced a substantial financial commitment, investing “tens of millions” of dollars into advancing zero-knowledge Virtual Machines (zkVMs), a cutting-edge technology poised to enhance scalability and security within the Ethereum ecosystem. Justin Ðrake, a researcher at the Ethereum Foundation, revealed the investment via a post on X: “The EF is investing […]
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) released its annual financial report earlier today, revealing substantial holdings and a commitment to transparency and long-term sustainability. Ethereum Foundation Holdings As of October 31, 2024, the EF disclosed that its treasury holds approximately $970.2 million, with $788.7 million in crypto assets and $181.5 million allocated to non-crypto investments and assets. […]
The Ethereum Foundation (EF), a nonprofit supporting Ethereum’s blockchain ecosystem, has released its 2024 annual report detailing financial updates, treasury holdings, and recent policy initiatives. The report highlighted the organization’s budget breakdown, spending from recent years, and new policies designed to foster transparency and integrity across the Ethereum ecosystem. Treasury holding As of Oct. 31, […]
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The Ethereum Foundation launched Mekong, a short-term testnet allowing developers to explore UX and staking updates for the upcoming Pectra fork.
Two Ethereum Foundation researchers Justin Drake and Dankrad Feist have disclosed the decisions to drop their advisorship positions with EigenLayer. The two experts took on this role with the restaking protocol earlier in May 2024 — but much to the disappointment of the crypto community. As reported by Bitcoinist, the prominent crypto figures took the […]
Restaking protocols like EigenLayer allow investors to stake the same digital asset multiple times and reap the additional yields.
In a spirited response to allegations that the Ethereum Foundation has been irresponsibly selling off its ETH holdings, co-founder Vitalik Buterin firmly denied the accusations on X. In an explanation, Buterin provided detailed insights into the Foundation’s financial practices and its contributions to the ecosystem. The controversy arose after a X user accused the Ethereum […]