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In brief Ethereum ETFs saw record $2.2 billion inflows last week, nearly doubling the previous record and driving global crypto ETF flows to all-time highs. ETH price surged 25% over the week while Bitcoin remained relatively flat despite hitting a new $123,000 all-time high earlier. Digital asset investment products have seen 14 consecutive weeks 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.…
Hi DeFiChain Community,Welcome to your weekly round-up of the DeFiChain ecosystem! It’s been another bustling week with plenty of developments. Let’s dive in and explore what’s new and exciting.DeFiChain Voting Results are in!The voting has closed at block height 5,200,000, and here’s a breakdown of the results for the latest DFIPs and CFPs:DFIP1: Listing of…
In brief Bitcoin could hit $150,000 as soon as early October, according to a Cooper Research report. Analysts say the Bitcoin markets could begin to overheat between the $140K and $200K range. Strong inflows to spot Bitcoin ETFs stand to fuel the asset’s next rally, the firm said. Bitcoin could surge to a price of…
In brief MicroStrategy’s $70 billion Bitcoin holdings are spread across 9 potential custodians including Coinbase, BitGo, and Fidelity, but the exact distribution remains confidential under SEC Rule 83. Coinbase and MicroStrategy set stock records this week as crypto markets surge, though MicroStrategy has since pulled back while Coinbase keeps rising. Multiple companies launched or grew…
In brief Bitcoin’s dominance is creeping down, but it’s too early to tell if it’ll become a trend, 21Shares’ Adrian Fritz said. At $2.3 trillion, Bitcoin’s dominance stood at around 61% on Friday. CoinMarketCap’s Altcoin Season Index stood at 43, leaning toward Bitcoin. Bitcoin’s grip on the $4 trillion cryptocurrency market may be loosening, but…
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.…
In brief Ethereum Classic, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash jumped in value on Friday, after XRP and Bitcoin set new all-time highs. Akshat Vaidya, CIO of venture capital firm Maelstrom, told Decrypt that old-school tokens pumping is an early sign that a broader altcoin season might be on its way. However, he said investors may have…
