Harvard dumps entire ETH position after just one quarter
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- Harvard sold its entire Ethereum (ETH) holding in Q1 2026, per SEC filings.
- ETH fell more than 50% from its August 2025 peak near $5,000.
- Ethereum Foundation saw eight high‑profile departures in 2026, including researchers Julian Ma, Carl Beek, and former project manager Josh Stark.
- Ethereum Foundation released a March 2026 mandate emphasizing decentralization, privacy, open‑source code, and censorship resistance, prompting mixed reactions.
- Laura Shin praised the mandate’s core pillars but warned the foundation should also prioritize tokenomics and price growth, noting competitors are more aggressive.
Why it matters: Harvard’s endowment loses exposure to a volatile crypto asset as ETH’s price slumps >50%, while the Ethereum Foundation’s leadership turmoil and mixed community feedback raise doubts about the ecosystem’s stability and future funding.
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