The Ethereum ecosystem is entering a new phase of long-term planning after researcher Justin Drake introduced a draft technical roadmap known as the “Strawmap.”

The Ethereum Foundation has taken a decisive step in reshaping how it manages its vast crypto reserves.

Bitmine Immersion Technologies has deepened its bet on Ethereum, pushing its total crypto, cash and strategic equity holdings to $9.6 billion as it accelerates toward its long-stated goal of owning 5% of the ETH supply.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has accelerated his ETH sales in February 2026, offloading more than 8,800 ETH valued at approximately $18.45 million during a period of heightened market volatility.

The world’s largest asset manager is moving closer to launching a new Ethereum-based investment vehicle that goes beyond simple price exposure.

As of February 20, 2026, BNP Paribas has launched a new blockchain pilot that brings a traditional money market fund onto the public Ethereum network.

Major U.S. financial institutions are rapidly increasing their exposure to Bitmine, positioning themselves behind one of the most aggressive Ethereum accumulation strategies in the public markets.

The Ethereum Foundation is overhauling how the network evolves, introducing a more agile development structure and a predictable upgrade schedule for 2026.

Ethereum has crossed a historic threshold, with more than half of its total supply now held inside the network’s proof-of-stake contract for the first time in its 11-year history.

Billionaire investor Peter Thiel and his venture firm Founders Fund have fully walked away from ETHZilla, marking a decisive end to what was once a high-profile bet on the company’s Ethereum-focused treasury model.