#EthereumFuture Here are some recent news about Ethereum:
- *Pectra Upgrade*: The Pectra upgrade of Ethereum, aimed at improving scalability, efficiency, and user experience, has been postponed to ensure more thorough testing and avoid chain failures. It was originally expected to be active by the end of April 2025.
- *Investment in DeFi applications*: The Ethereum Foundation has invested $120 million in DeFi applications such as Compound, Aave, and Spark, with the goal of strengthening the user community of the platform.
- *Price Forecast*: Some analysts predict that Ethereum could reach $5,000 before the celebrations for its tenth anniversary, while others point to bearish factors that could send the price down to $1,000.
- *Ethereum ETFs*: Ethereum ETFs have attracted more investments in February, exceeding $300 million, although the price of $ETH does not show clear bullish prospects.
- *Adoption in Panama*: The city of Panama has officially approved the payment of taxes and municipal services with Bitcoin and Ethereum, promoting the adoption of these cryptocurrencies.
