Lighter Launches Ethereum Layer 2 Mainnet

Lighter, a decentralized perpetuals exchange, has launched its Ethereum Layer 2 public mainnet after eight months of beta testing. The protocol introduces verifiable ZK-based trading and kicks off the second season of its points program, running through 2025. Hyperliquid Rival Lighter Goes Live on Ethereum L2 Lighter, a decentralized perpetuals trading platform positioned as a … Read more

Institutional Demand Surges as Bitcoin and Ether ETFs See Over $900 Million Inflows

Bitcoin ETFs logged $627 million in inflows on Thursday, their fourth straight day of gains, while ether ETFs brought in $307 million across seven funds. Both asset classes are enjoying surging institutional demand and rising trading volumes. Bitcoin ETFs Record $627 Million Inflow as Ether ETFs Add $307 Million Momentum in crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) … Read more

FG Nexus to Tokenize Nasdaq-Listed Shares on Ethereum in Securitize Tie-Up

Shareholders of FG Nexus may soon hold pieces of the company the crypto-native way: as tokenized stock recorded on the Ethereum blockchain. FG Nexus and Securitize Ink Deal to Let Investors Hold Real Stock Tokens on Ethereum FG Nexus (Nasdaq: FGNX, FGNXP) said it entered an agreement with Securitize to let investors elect onchain versions … Read more

Bitcoin ETFs Soar With $676 Million Inflow as Ether ETFs Add $81 Million

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) roared with $676 million in inflows on Wednesday, marking their third straight day of gains, while ether ETFs added $81 million across four funds. Both asset classes are enjoying a strong revival of institutional demand. Crypto ETF Rally Builds as Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Extend Inflow Streaks The tide has turned … Read more

CME Group Flips the Switch: 24/7 Crypto Futures and Options Trading Set for Early 2026

CME Group plans to flip the lights on for crypto around the clock, moving its bitcoin and ether futures and options to 24/7 trading in early 2026, pending regulatory review. CME’s Crypto Desk Plans to Never Sleep CME Group said the shift will make its regulated crypto complex “always on,” matching a market that never … Read more

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Extend Recovery With $557 Million in Inflows

Bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their recovery, bringing in $430 million and $127 million, respectively. Blackrock’s IBIT led bitcoin inflows, while Blackrock’s ETHA carried ether to another positive day. Institutional Demand Holds Strong as Bitcoin and Ether ETFs See Back-to-Back Gains Momentum is building in crypto ETFs. After Monday’s billion-dollar rebound, both bitcoin … Read more

ETH Rips 5.7%: Binance and CME Lead Futures Stack While Options Lean Bullish

Ether jumped 5.7% on Wednesday to $4,337, pulling the derivatives market into overdrive as futures open interest swelled and options traders stacked bullish positions. Futures Stacked, Calls Loaded, Max Pain Teases $4K Zone Coinglass figures show exchange ETH futures open interest in the high-$50 billion after peaking above $70 billion in late August. Across venues, … Read more

Bit Digital Plans $100 Million Convertible Notes Offering to Buy Ethereum

Bit Digital announced plans to raise $100 million through a public offering of convertible senior notes, with proceeds primarily earmarked for ethereum purchases and broader digital asset opportunities. Crypto Miner Bit Digital to Raise $100 Million via Convertible Notes Bit Digital, Inc. (Nasdaq: BTBT) has unveiled plans to raise $100 million through a registered public … Read more

Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Bounce Back With Over $1 Billion in Inflows

Bitcoin and ether ETFs roared back on Monday with more than $1 billion in combined inflows. Bitcoin added $522 million, while ether funds drew $547 million. Crypto ETFs Rebound: Bitcoin Nets $522 Million, Ether Soars With $547 Million After a bruising week of relentless redemptions, bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) stormed back into the … Read more