Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has stated that the influence of the Ethereum Foundation is expected to continue declining. This comes as the Ethereum network matures and decentralizes further, reducing reliance on the foundation's guidance and resources. In other developments, Bitcoin ETFs experienced significant outflows, with $1.2 billion withdrawn over the past week, marking the third-largest negative week of 2026. Meanwhile, the U.S. Congress is investigating Polymarket and Kalshi for potential insider trading activities, highlighting ongoing regulatory scrutiny in the crypto sector.