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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 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…
CRYPTO MARKET CAP TOPS $4T, XRP HITS ATH, ETH TREASURIES HEAT-UPXRP hits ATH, ETH nears $4k. BlackRock files to add staking to ETH ETF. Crypto market cap hits $4T for the first time. Trump to sign EO allowing crypto in 401k. Trump backs crypto tax exemptions: WH. Sharplink buys $115m ETH, to raise $6b to…
In the latest SlateCast episode, CryptoSlate’s Editor‑in‑Chief Liam “Akiba” Wright and CEO Nate Whitehill sat down with Dustin Hedrick, co‑founder of The Roar, to unpack how RoarChain, a self‑custody‑first layer‑two built on the OP‑Stack, blends artificial‑intelligence tooling, fee‑backed yield, and a decade‑long roadmap to welcome the next wave of crypto users.Building a Self‑Custody L2 on OP‑StackRoarChain’s architecture begins with…
Pump.fun’s recent token sale has reignited debate around the sustainability of Solana’s meme launchpad model, according to a July 16 report by Alea Research titled “PumpFun: Asymmetric Upside or The Final Extraction.”The report explores whether the PUMP token offers asymmetric upside tied to Pump.fun’s revenue engine or reflects an extractive pivot during a waning memecoin…
In brief XRP has hit a new all-time high, with other altcoins seeing explosive gains. Solana jumped 11.44% to $175 this week, breaking key price resistance zones and technical indicators confirming trend strength. Will SOL follow XRP and Ethereum “higher”? Let’s take a look at the charts. It certainly feels like altcoin season is in…
In brief Ethereum ETFs added more than $726 million in net inflows on Wednesday, the best day in their trading history. The funds have generated inflows for nine consecutive days. The record came as Ethereum’s price hit its highest level since January. Ethereum exchange-traded funds generated more than $726 million in investments on Wednesday, the…
Ethereum-focused firms BitMine and SharpLink Gaming have each surpassed $1 billion in ETH holdings.BitMine disclosed on July 17 that it now holds 300,657 ETH, valued at approximately $1.04 billion. The firm acquired its holdings at an average price of $3,461.89 per token.Conversely, SharpLink Gaming has also expanded its Ethereum position, purchasing an additional $68.4 million…
In brief The Nasdaq has filed a 19b-4 rules change request that would allow BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust ETF to add staking. The filing is the latest for Ethereum funds hoping to include staking functionality. Ethereum funds have pulled in $2.3 billion worth of investment over a nine-day streak. BlackRock aims to include staking in…
In brief BitMine Immersion, which trades on the New York Stock Exchange, has bought even more Ethereum. The company is aiming to acquire and stake 5% of the ETH supply. BitMine’s stock has been volatile since it announced its ETH treasury strategy. Peter Thiel-backed BitMine Immersion now has over $1 billion worth of Ethereum after…
