Crypto Shake-Up: Bitcoin ETFs Plummet as Ether Funds Surge Ahead

On Christmas Eve, the 12 spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced outflows totaling $338.38 million, while the nine spot ether ETFs enjoyed inflows of $53.54 million. Bitcoin ETFs Falter as Ether ETFs Rally in Market Tug-of-War Tuesday marked the fourth consecutive day of losses for the spot bitcoin ETFs, with $338.38 million leaving the sector. … Read more

3 Crypto Titans—Blackrock, Grayscale, and Fidelity—Dominate 85% of US Bitcoin ETF Reserves

Eleven months and thirteen days ago, the U.S. welcomed its first spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) into the fold of traditional finance (tradfi). Since their debut, these ETFs have not only broken records but have also amassed more than a million bitcoins. Surging Spot ETFs Spark Power Shift in Crypto Investments The launch of these … Read more

Q3 VC Funding: AI/ML Holds Strong, Fintech and Web3 See Significant Growth

The Pitchbook report shows artificial intelligence and machine learning continued to dominate early-stage venture capital investment in the third quarter of 2024. Investors Maintain Confidence in AI/ML According to Pitchbook’s Emerging Tech Indicator report, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) continued to dominate early-stage venture capital (VC) investment in the third quarter of 2024. … Read more

Crypto Hedge Funds Are Quietly Getting Debanked, Survey Shows

Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer issued a rallying cry to the industry, demanding answers after the survey results were published. Operation Chokepoint 2.0 Targets Crypto Hedge Funds Three quarters of 160 crypto hedge funds polled, reported difficulty accessing banking services according to a recent survey – and Coinbase is not very happy about it. The survey … Read more

Tokyo-Based Metaplanet Secures $60.6 Million for Bitcoin Treasury

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet Inc. has raised $60.6 million (9.5 billion yen) through two bond issuances to bolster its bitcoin (BTC) holdings. Metaplanet Completes $60.6 Million Bond Issuance for Bitcoin Purchases The Tokyo-based company announced the completion of its fifth bond series issuance on Dec. 20, raising 5 billion yen. This follows a previous tranche … Read more

Bitcoin Scarcity Could Fuel $1.5M Price, Cathie Wood Declares

Investor Cathie Wood anticipates a flurry of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) among startups as regulatory changes accompany the Trump administration, she revealed in a recent Bloomberg interview. The leader of Ark Invest, celebrated for her daring forecasts, also doubled down on her prediction that bitcoin could exceed $1.5 million by 2030. Ark Invest’s Wood Envisions … Read more

A Crypto First: Hybrid Spot Bitcoin-Ethereum ETFs From Hashdex and Franklin Templeton Approved by SEC 

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given the green light to two cryptocurrency index exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from Hashdex and Franklin Templeton, heralding a new era for regulated crypto investments. SEC’s Approval Unleashes New Crypto ETFs These ETFs blend exposure to both spot-based bitcoin (BTC) and ethereum (ETH), providing investors with a mix … Read more

Solana’s Dapps Revenue Hits Record $365 Million

The Solana dapp ecosystem reached significant monthly revenue numbers in November, with Pumpfun crossing the $100 million mark. Solana Dapp Revenue Goes Parabolic Solana’s decentralized applications (dapps) hit an all-time high of $365 million in November. According to Syndica research, Solana’s total dapp revenue of $365 million exceeded Solana’s network revenue of $92 million. Over … Read more