ETFs See 18 Days of Gains: Blackrock’s Bitcoin Holdings Surpass 300,000

Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, now holds more than 300,000 bitcoins following $217.7 million in positive inflows from all of the U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Thursday’s inflows marked the 18th consecutive day of gains for the bitcoin ETFs. Bitcoin ETF Gains Continue Spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. have been thriving recently, … Read more

Bitcoin Miner Bitdeer Expands With Acquisition of ASIC Designer Desiweminer

Bitdeer Technologies Group announced its acquisition of Desiweminer, a noted player in the crypto ASIC design landscape. The agreement, finalized on June 3, 2024, involves the exchange of 20 million Bitdeer shares and introduces stringent transfer restrictions, with a vesting period extending up to seven years. Bitdeer and Desiweminer Join Forces in Multimillion-Share Acquisition Deal … Read more

Watford FC Partners With Republic to Offer 10% Stake to Fans and Investors

The English football team Watford FC has partnered with the digital asset investment firm Republic to sell 10% of the club to fans and investors. Although fans won’t receive voting rights, the stake will provide dividends to holders. Watford FC Collaborates With Republic to Sell 10% Stake to Supporters Watford Football Club, commonly known as … Read more

Coinshares Reports 4th Consecutive Week of Inflows Into Digital Asset Funds

The investment landscape for digital assets continues to brighten, with a fourth consecutive week of inflows totaling $185 million, pushing the total for May to an impressive $2 billion. The latest Coinshares inflow report shows the influx has propelled year-to-date investments beyond the $15 billion threshold. Coinshares Tracks $2 Billion May Inflow Into Digital Assets … Read more

Blackrock Advances Spot Ether ETF With SEC Amendment, Analyst Eyes June Launch

The world’s largest asset manager, Blackrock, has updated its S-1 registration statement for the Ishares Ethereum Trust, which will be listed as “ETHA.” According to the update, ‘Seed Creation Baskets’ were acquired by the fund’s ‘Seed Capital Investor.’ Furthermore, several spot ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) applicants now have their respective tickers listed on the Depository … Read more

RWA Protocol Blocksquare Announces $100 Million Tokenization of Real Estate Assets

Blocksquare, a real estate tokenization protocol, has announced that it has tokenized $100 million in properties across various sectors. The team believes this marks a significant advancement in the digital real estate market, facilitated by the launch of their new decentralized finance (defi) platform, Oceanpoint v0.5. From Hotels to Healthcare: Blocksquare Tokenizes $100 Million in … Read more

NYSE Partners With Coindesk for Bitcoin-Tracking Financial Products

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has teamed up with Coindesk Indices to develop cash-settled options contracts that track bitcoin prices. These contracts, based on the Coindesk Bitcoin Price Index (XBX), are currently in the planning stage and awaiting regulatory approval. NYSE and Coindesk Indices Forge New Path With Bitcoin Options Contracts The proposed New … Read more