Ethereum (ETH) co-founder Vitalik Buterin outlined plans to scale the blockchain's main network through gas reforms, zkEVM integration and new storage models aimed at boosting speed and lowering fees.

Ethereum saw renewed US interest this week, prompting prices to briefly reclaim $2,110 before facing downside pressure.

Bitcoin (BTC) fell toward $65,000 on Friday as several market experts challenged claims that Jane Street suppressed prices.

Pump.fun (PUMP) holds steady above $0.0018 at the time of writing on Friday, reflecting a minor intraday increase despite the headwind trimming weekly gains in the broader cryptocurrency market.

Ripple (XRP) declines for the second consecutive day, trading around $1.38 at the time of writing on Friday. The ongoing correction comes on the heels of a bullish reversal from a weekly low of $1.31 on Tuesday, which stalled at $1.49 on Wednesday.

The broader cryptocurrency market shows signs of measured optimism, with leading coins stabilizing above key short-term support levels. Bitcoin (BTC) treads water around $67,000 at the time of writing on Friday, as investors appear to be turning cautiously bullish within the overall downtrend.

Zcash (ZEC) trades near $240 at press time on Friday, remaining under downside pressure, which capped gains below $250 the previous day. The reduced demand for privacy coins in the broader cryptocurrency market flags further downside for Zcash.

Hyperliquid (HYPE) approaches the $30 mark with 5% gains at press time on Friday. Retail interest in the perpetuals-focused Decentralized Exchange (DEX) token is rising, evidenced by capital inflow into the HYPE derivatives contracts.

Official Trump (TRUMP) continues to face selling pressure, trading below $3.50 at the time of writing on Friday after being rejected at a key resistance level earlier this week.

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has introduced Strawmap, outlining proposed Layer 1 upgrades through 2029, with goals focused on speed, scalability, security, privacy, and improved user experience.

Starknet (STRK), the Ethereum Layer 2 network developed by StarkWare, today announced strkBTC, a wrapped Bitcoin asset that introduces optional shielding while preserving full DeFi composability.

Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) are consolidating near key technical areas on Friday, showing mild signs of stabilization after recent volatility.

FG Nexus, once dubbed an Ethereum treasury firm, resumed offloading the top altcoin on Wednesday, distributing 7,550 ETH, according to data from smart money tracker EmberCN.

Altcoins, such as Stable (STABLE), Decred (DCR), and Pippin (PIPPIN), are extending gains so far this week, defying the risk-averse conditions in the broader cryptocurrency market. Stable and Pippin are near record high levels, while Decred extends its breakout rally above $30.

Artificial Intelligence (AI), blockchain technology and stablecoins are emerging as core pillars of a new global economic system, according to Circle’s CEO, Jeremy Allaire.

Ripple (XRP) rises alongside major crypto assets to trade above $1.43 at the time of writing on Thursday. The slow but steady recovery comes after the remittance token declined to a weekly low of $1.31 on Tuesday, as investors navigated key changes in the United States (US) tariff policy.

Bitcoin (BTC) steadies above $68,000 at the time of writing on Thursday, reflecting positive sentiment across the crypto market. Altcoins, including Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP), are stabilizing above key levels at $2,000 and $1.45, respectively.

Pi Network (PI) edges higher toward $0.1700 at press time on Thursday, building on over 3% gains from the previous day. The Pi core team is pushing nodes to upgrade to a higher version, while the community remains skeptical about the transparency of the migration.

Bitcoin (BTC) price is stabilizing around $68,000 at the time of writing on Thursday after a 6.2% relief rally the previous day amid a broader downward trend.

Meme coins, including Dogecoin (DOGE), Shiba Inu (SHIB), and Pepe (PEPE), have remained stable so far on Thursday after rising around 5%-10%-5% respectively on Wednesday, suggesting a lack of sustained bullish momentum.

Solana (SOL) trades at $88 at press time on Thursday, after an 11% upswing the previous day within a broader consolidation range of roughly three weeks. Institutional demand for Solana heightens as US spot SOL Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) record $30 million of inflow on Wednesday.

Stellar (XLM) is trading around $0.16 at the time of writing on Thursday after rebounding more than 8% in the previous day. Derivatives data paints a negative picture as XLM’s short bets hit a monthly high while Open Interest (OI) continues to decline.

Altcoins, such as Polkadot (DOT), Near Protocol (NEAR), and Uniswap (UNI), are leading gains over the last 24 hours as Bitcoin (BTC) jumped 6% on Wednesday.

Strategy CEO Michael Saylor delivered a keynote titled "Digital Credit" on Tuesday at Strategy World, positioning Bitcoin (BTC) as the foundation of a new financial system built on what he described as "digital capital."

Circle (CRCL), issuer of the USDC stablecoin, announced its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results on Wednesday, showcasing strong momentum in the stablecoin sector amid broader crypto adoption.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom (UK) is advancing toward the final stablecoin regulatory framework with a pilot program involving four companies, including Monee, Financial Technologies ReStabilise, Revolut and VVTX.

Ripple (XRP) edges up above $1.38 at the time of writing on Wednesday as crypto prices generally recover from tariff-triggered doldrums. The remittance token is up over 5% from the weekly low of $1.31, reflecting growing interest among institutional investors.

Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) are gaining traction at the time of writing on Wednesday, amid persistent market doldrums. The Crypto King is up over 2% intraday, trading above $65,000 from the day’s opening of $64,058.

Monero (XMR) stages a recovery with 5% gains at press time on Wednesday, extending the 4% rebound from the $300 mark. The privacy coin rebuilds bullish conviction as the Open Interest and interest of large wallet investors, commonly called whales, are rising.

Bitcoin (BTC) is attempting a cautious recovery as it approaches the previously broken lower consolidation boundary around $66,000 at the time of writing on Thursday. Institutional demand shows mild signs of recovery, as spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) recorded inflows on Tuesday.