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Bitwise Investments Updates Ethereum ETF Filing, Reveals $2.5M Seed Interest

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Bitwise Investments, a prominent cryptocurrency asset management firm that offers diverse investment products and services focused on digital assets, has updated its ether-based exchange-traded fund (ETF) S-1 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), revealing $2.5 million in seed investment interest. Bitwise’s Ether ETF Filing With SEC Highlights Pantera’s Interest As the spot … Read more

NFT Market Slump: Cryptopunks and Bored Ape Values Plummet Over 90 Days

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Based on statistics from the past three months, the non-fungible token (NFT) collections Cryptopunks and Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) have seen a notable decrease in value. On March 17, 2024, the floor value of Cryptopunks was approximately 49 ether, but 90 days later, it dropped to 25.45 ether. Major Declines in Cryptopunks, BAYC, and … Read more

Zimbabwean Regulators Develop Framework for Virtual Assets Trading

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The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SECZ) and the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) are reportedly developing a framework for virtual asset trading. The framework aims to provide clear legislation, client protection under the Data Protection Act, and educational support. Challenges include infrastructural investment and licensing fees for foreign-supplied systems. An informal virtual asset … Read more

SEC’s Crypto Enforcement Chief Departs After 9 Years

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The head of the Crypto Asset and Cyber Unit at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s Division of Enforcement has left the agency after nine years of service. Under his guidance, the SEC took many enforcement actions against crypto firms, including major crypto trading exchanges Binance and Coinbase. SEC’s Crypto Enforcement Unit Leader Departs … Read more

Digital Asset Funds Witness Major Shake-up Amid Fed’s Hawkish Stance: Coinshares

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Digital asset investment products have seen substantial outflows totaling $600 million, marking the most significant withdrawal since March 22, 2024. According to Coinshares and lead researcher James Butterfill, this exodus is attributed to a hawkish Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) stance, leading investors to reduce their exposure to fixed-supply assets like bitcoin. Coinshares Flow Report … Read more

NFT Market Sees Gains for Second Consecutive Week, Sales Up 10.95%

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Non-fungible token (NFT) sales increased by 10.95% this week compared to the previous week, marking the second consecutive week of gains. Despite a 76.7% drop in the number of buyers, blockchain-issued digital collectibles achieved $141.73 million in sales. NFT Market Trends: Bitcoin and Ethereum Lead Sales Volume In the previous week, NFT sales had risen … Read more

56% of Fortune 500 Firms Pursue Crypto and Blockchain Projects, Says Coinbase

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A Coinbase report reveals that cryptocurrency and blockchain initiatives among Fortune 100 companies rose by 39% year-over-year, reaching a record high in Q1 2024. In addition, 56% of Fortune 500 companies are working on onchain projects. The report emphasizes the need for clear crypto regulations to retain talent and enhance U.S. leadership in crypto technology. … Read more

Analysts Predict BTC Hitting $200,000 Next Year and $1 Million by 2033 — ‘We Believe Bitcoin Is in a New Bull Cycle’

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Global asset management firm Alliance Bernstein’s analysts predict that the price of bitcoin could soar to $200,000 by 2025, $500,000 by 2029, and an astounding $1 million by 2033. “We believe bitcoin is in a new bull cycle,” they said. Bullish Bitcoin Price Prediction Bernstein analysts Gautam Chhugani and Mahika Sapra shared their bitcoin price … Read more