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In brief Whales have increased their ETH holdings by 14% in the past five months. The uptick in interest comes amid massive institutional interest surrounding the second-largest crypto. Ethereum’s year-to-date returns and ETF inflows have both outpaced Bitcoin’s, showing the pivot in narrative. Ethereum’s outlook is flipping increasingly bullish as whale cohorts ramp up their…
In brief CalPERS candidates were split on crypto investments, ranging from outright rejection to cautious consideration. The fund holds 410,596 MicroStrategy shares valued at $165.9 million, creating substantial indirect Bitcoin exposure. One challenger wouldn’t “close the door entirely” on crypto, while another called blockchain technology “promising” California state pension fund CalPERS recorded mixed reactions from…
In brief Renewed interest in tokenized Pokémon cards is being driven by a cryptocurrency’s debut. The Solana-based project adds a new dimension to their on-chain presence. Physically-backed Pokémon card NFTs have primarily existed on Polygon. Tokenized Pokémon cards are seeing renewed interest lately, partly due to the recent debut of a token for a Solana-based…
In brief Experts report a sharp rise in bearish Ethereum options activity, indicating trader caution about a potential price drop. This pessimism conflicts with massive institutional investment flowing into new spot Ethereum ETFs. The market is divided between short-term hedging strategies and long-term bullish accumulation. Experts highlight a stark divergence between Ethereum’s bearish options activity…
In brief The U.S. has jumped from fourth to second place in global crypto adoption as regulatory clarity drives institutional demand, according to the latest Chainalysis report. India has maintained a three-year winning streak despite heavy taxation and compliance requirements. The Asia-Pacific region led growth with a 69% surge in transaction volume, while stablecoin volumes…
In brief GK8 researchers have discovered threat actors recruiting professional voice impersonators on underground forums to target U.S. crypto executives. The personalized “vishing” campaigns make operatives up to $20,000 monthly. Attackers possess curated datasets of executive personal information and use deepfake technology, voice changers, and sophisticated infrastructure to bypass traditional security measures. Cybercriminals are recruiting…
In brief Bitcoin has gained 3% in two days to about $110,000 as derivatives traders positioned ahead of U.S. jobs data. Options markets show bullish bets for late September, but hedging signals caution on downside risk. Implied volatility remains low, though some traders are preparing for potential declines. Derivatives traders are expecting a slightly more…
In brief The ruling lets Google keep Chrome while imposing limits on exclusivity and new data-sharing obligations. Google relied on default agreements and preferential treatment that reinforced its dominance in search, the DOJ said. Analysts say the remedies are less drastic but still leave Google’s core moat intact. A U.S. federal judge declined to force…
In brief The joint statement covers crypto products focused on leverage, margin and financed spot retail commodity transactions. One market observer expects spot crypto assets to receive listings on major equity indexes. Regulators are inviting market participants to engage with SEC or CFTC staff. Exchanges registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the…
In brief Solana validators passed a proposal to implement Alpenglow, a reworking of Solana’s consensus protocol. The implementation will make Solana transaction finality at least 5x faster, making apps and deposits on-chain quicker. Alpenglow is expected to be on testnet by December with a mainnet release in Q1 2026. Solana is about to get a…
