Ethereum Foundation Nears 70,000 ETH Staking Goal

The Ethereum Foundation has significantly increased its staking activities, adding over 45,000 ETH on Friday. According to NS3.AI, this brings the foundation's total staked amount to approximately 69,500 ETH, just shy of its 70,000 ETH target. Arkham Intelligence reported that the recent staking batch was valued at over $92.2 million, with the foundation now having locked more than $143 million in the Ethereum Beacon Deposit Contract. The Ethereum Foundation stated that the staking yield will be used to support protocol research, development, and ecosystem grants as part of its treasury policy.