Everything web3, crypto, defi, degen
In brief Ethereum has significantly outpaced Bitcoin in recent months, with a 67% gain against Bitcoin’s 18% in the last month alone. The gap between Ethereum and Bitcoin ETF inflows is converging, dropping from 45 times to just 1.6 in the past four months. Analysts anticipate Ethereum soaring past $8,000, driven by institutional adoption, regulatory…
In brief Solana reached $200, its highest in five months, alongside a $1.5 billion rise in open interest over three days. Options data signals growing investor caution, with implied volatility and 30-day skew both spiking. Upcoming macro events—including Fed remarks, jobless claims, and a rate decision—may test the rally. Solana climbed to a five-month high…
In brief Coinbase has launched CFTC-regulated perpetual futures for U.S. traders, offering up to 10x leverage. The move follows last week’s signing of the GENIUS Act, a landmark crypto law by President Trump. The launch fills a long-standing gap in U.S. crypto markets, Decrypt was told. Coinbase launched CFTC-regulated perpetual futures for U.S. customers Monday,…
Western Union has become the latest financial giant to signal interest in stablecoins, as competition heats up in the global remittance market and regulatory clarity improves.Speaking to Bloomberg on Tuesday, CEO Devin McGranahan said the firm saw three opportunities for stablecoin use around faster cross-border payments, better fiat conversion options in harder-to-reach markets, and offering…
In brief The GENIUS Act, now signed into law, gives stablecoin issuers like Ripple a clear regulatory path but is expected to have limited direct impact on XRP’s price. Ripple’s new stablecoin, RLUSD, positions the company to compete domestically with USDC and PayPal USD as a native U.S. liquidity provider. Legal ambiguity around XRP’s classification…
In brief Three states have passed laws enabling Bitcoin reserves to date. Several efforts in other states have failed over concerns about volatility and public fund safety. Proposals are still pending in 17 more states as crypto advocates push for wider adoption. As random companies snap up Bitcoin and Donald Trump hails the creation of…
In brief Block becomes the second crypto-facing firm in the S&P 500 index, two months after Coinbase. For over a year, Block has allocated 10% of its monthly profit from Bitcoin services to purchase additional Bitcoin. Industry observers say regulatory shifts are helping push crypto firms into mainstream acceptance. Block Inc., the fintech company led…
In brief Bitcoin enthusiasts have often likened the cryptocurrency to “digital gold,” a decentralized alternative to precious metals. Recent academic research has indicated that Bitcoin and gold may serve fundamentally different investor types. At present, research indicates that Bitcoin lacks the historical track record, stability, and crisis-tested resilience of gold—though that could change with time.…
In brief Charles Schwab is interested in introducing a stablecoin, its CEO told investors this week. The potential stablecoin initiative comes as Schwab prepares to offer spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs to its clients. Schwab is one of several large financial services firms exploring issuing its own stablecoin. Charles Schwab would like to issue its…
In brief Solana will outperform Ethereum this year, despite recent shifts in momentum, according to 21Shares’ Adrian Fritz. Ethereum’s ecosystem may be more mature, but Solana showed promise with a burst of activity related to meme coins in January, he said. Ethereum will crack its 2021 record price, but Solana will still outperform, he said.…
