Bitcoin has experienced another turbulent week, reaching multiple six-month highs before suddenly dropping on Thursday, only to then bounce back again.
Months ago, Ethereum's blockchain underwent a technological overhaul dubbed the Merge, switching from a proof-of-work setting to a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism.
The Bank of Japan has announced plans to roll out a pilot program for its central bank digital currency (CBDC) this spring, joining other countries pushing ahead with plans for a digitized national currency.
Bitcoin's value has been on a rollercoaster ride this week. After lingering below $22,000, the world's largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization surged past $25,000 for the first time since August, before quickly retreating below the threshold.