The Ethereum Foundation (EF) has released a 38-page Mandate outlining its long-term governance approach and role within the Ethereum ecosystem. Published on Friday, the document is intended to serve as a guiding framework for the Foundation as Ethereum continues to evolve.

Ethereum's (ETH) open interest (OI) on Friday has surged to 13.67M ETH, its highest level since January 30 and the same levels as the pre-October leverage flush. Open interest is the total worth of outstanding contracts in a derivatives market.

A massive trade on the decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocol Aave (AAVE) has triggered debate across the crypto industry after a user lost nearly $50 million in a single transaction due to extreme slippage.

WhiteBIT Coin (WBT) holds gains and rises for the fifth consecutive day, trading above $56.00 at the time of writing on Friday. WBT is up over 2% on the day, nearly 4% in the past week and 15% in a fortnight, according to CoinGecko.

Ripple (XRP) is gaining momentum, trading above $1.42 at the time of writing on Friday. The remittance token’s upswing from its daily open of $1.38 mirrors broader increases in crypto prices, with Bitcoin (ETH) holding above $72,200 and Ethereum (ETH) above $2,100.

Cryptocurrency prices are broadly recovering despite the escalating United States (US)-Iran war. Bitcoin (BTC) has increased to trade above $72,000 at the time of writing on Friday, reflecting improving sentiment for the crypto asset class.

Bitcoin (BTC) shows strength so far this week, trading above $71,000 on Friday, despite continued uncertainty stemming from the prolonged US-Iran war.

Dogecoin (DOGE) rises over 2% at press time on Friday, extending its recovery toward the $0.1000 psychological level. Speculation surrounding Dogecoin is rising, leading to increased trader participation in the derivatives market.

Polkadot (DOT) is trading at $1.52 at the time of writing on Friday, nearing a key resistance zone, where a breakout could trigger a rally. Fresh institutional interest is emerging following the first recorded inflow into the 21Shares spot DOT Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs).

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tokens in the cryptocurrency market have staged a sharp recovery so far this week, mainly driven by Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (FET), Render (RENDER), and Bittensor (TAO).

More than 2,000 investors filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase, alleging the bank provided the financial infrastructure that enabled a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme responsible for at least $328 million in losses.

The cryptocurrency market extends its recovery on Friday with Bitcoin (BTC) rising above $71,000, Ethereum (ETH) crossing $2,100, and Ripple (XRP) around $1.40.

Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Ripple (XRP) are gearing up for a potential breakout on Friday after gaining over 8%, 10% and 4% so far this week. BTC and ETH are approaching the key technical levels while XRP continues to stabilize within a descending channel.

Etherscan released a warning to Ethereum (ETH) users about a sharp increase in “address poisoning” scams, a social engineering tactic that manipulates wallet transaction histories to redirect funds to attackers.

Asset manager BlackRock expanded its digital asset suite with the launch of an Ethereum (ETH) staking exchange-traded fund (ETF) on the Nasdaq on Thursday, the firm's first crypto product that generates yield.

Bittensor (TAO) is trading above $210 at the time of writing on Thursday, reflecting the steadiness of the broader cryptocurrency market amid the United States (US)-Iran war.

Ripple (XRP) shows subtle signs of regaining momentum above its daily open of $1.38 as cryptocurrency prices broadly recover. The remittance token hovers at $1.39 at the time of writing on Thursday, supported by a growing retail interest and Ripple’s expansion in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

Hyperliquid (HYPE) price is up 3% at press time on Thursday, extending the 6% recovery from the previous day for roughly 20% weekly gains so far. The perpetuals-focused Decentralized Exchange (DEX) sees increased demand for Real-World Asset (RWA) futures, driving Open Interest to $1.3 billion. 

The cryptocurrency market remains on edge, restraining upside action as the United States (US)-Iran war rages on in the Middle East. Bitcoin (BTC) has slipped to trade around the pivotal $70,000 level at the time of writing on Thursday, while Ethereum (ETH) holds above the key $2,000 level.

Bitcoin (BTC) price finds support around a key level, trading around $70,000 as of writing on Thursday and posting gains of nearly 6% so far this week. Institutional demand shows signs of strength, as spot Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) recorded a third consecutive day of inflows this week.

Trump-themed meme coins started as hype but are now deeply in the woods. Most of them have lost nearly all their value, leaving late investors sitting on massive losses and wondering if there will be any comeback.

Pi Network is trading near $0.2300 at press time on Thursday, extending its weekly gains to roughly 10% so far. Data shows retail sentiment surrounding PI holds firm ahead of its listing on the Kraken exchange. The technical outlook for PI is bullish as buying pressure stays persistent.

Simon Gerovich, CEO of the Japan-based publicly listed investment firm Metaplanet (TYO: 3350), announced the launch of Metaplanet Ventures and Metaplanet Asset Management in an X post on Thursday.

Cardano (ADA) is approaching the descending trendline, trading at $0.26 as of writing on Thursday, and a potential breakout would suggest an upside move.

Ripple Labs has reportedly launched a new share buyback program to repurchase up to $750 million in shares from employees and early investors, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday.

Bitcoin (BTC) remains resilient near $70,000 amid ongoing Middle East tensions, which are driving oil prices and inflation risks.

Ethereum (ETH) network activity has been clocking new milestones over the past few months, with active addresses, smart contract calls, and transaction counts surging to new highs.

Binance has filed a lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal over a February 23 report alleging the exchange was involved in cryptocurrency transactions linked to sanctioned Iranian entities.

Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP) remain under pressure from the escalating US-Iran war, which is driving Oil prices higher and raising concerns about higher inflation.

Bitcoin (BTC) price trades around $70,000 as of Wednesday, trimming some of the 5% gains seen earlier in the week. Institutional demand shows signs of strength, as spot Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) recorded a second consecutive day of inflows so far this week.