US Bitcoin ETFs Achieve 3-Day Inflow Streak, Netting $303M on Wednesday

U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) performed well on Wednesday, completing a three-day streak of inflows and accumulating $303 million in gains on May 15. Data indicates Blackrock’s IBIT inflows have been minimal, recording zero inflows over the past few trading sessions. In contrast, Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) saw inflows of approximately $27 million during … Read more

USDC Stablecoin Issuer Considers Moving Legal Home From Ireland to US

Circle, a stablecoin issuer based in the Republic of Ireland, has reportedly announced plans to relocate its legal domicile to the United States. The decision is believed to be a response to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD) proposal for a minimum tax of 15% on the profits of larger multinational corporations. Republic … Read more

Robinhood Launches Its First Crypto Staking Product

Robinhood has introduced its first-ever crypto staking product, which will be available to European customers. The company has also launched several other new features for European users. “Robinhood Crypto customers can now stake their solana (SOL) holdings directly through the app, allowing them to earn rewards with the flexibility to unstake at any time,” the … Read more

Microstrategy Joins MSCI World Index Amid Bitcoin Rally

MSCI Inc. has announced the May 2024 Index Review, which includes adding the bitcoin-focused Microstrategy to the MSCI World Index. This decision follows the Nasdaq-listed software intelligence firm’s stock outperforming bitcoin and other major investments. Microstrategy currently holds over 214K bitcoins. MSCI World Index Adds Microstrategy MSCI Inc. (NYSE: MSCI), a premier operator of global … Read more

US Bitcoin ETFs See $166.5M Inflows in Early Week Trading Sessions

U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced two consecutive days of net inflows on Monday and Tuesday, totaling $166.5 million across both sessions. U.S. Bitcoin ETFs Record 2 Days of Net Inflows The week began positively for U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs, with notable inflows seen during the initial two trading days. On Monday, the collective … Read more

Persistent Discount Plagues Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust as ETF Decision Nears

As May approaches its end, a significant number of market watchers are keen to find out whether the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve a spot ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF). Although Grayscale retracted its plan to convert its Ethereum Trust into a publicly traded ETF, the fund’s discount to net asset value (NAV) … Read more

Metaplanet Unveils ‘Bitcoin-First’ Strategy to Face Japan’s Economic Weakness

Metaplanet, a Tokyo-listed public company, has unveiled a “bitcoin first” strategy to combat the Japanese economy’s weakness and the yen’s devaluation. In a document shared on social media, the company stated it will adopt bitcoin as a reserve asset, taking advantage of the available possibilities for increasing its holdings. Metaplanet Announces Bitcoin First Approach, Unveils … Read more

Ark Invest Removes Staking Option From Latest Ethereum ETF Proposal

Ark Invest and 21shares have revised their proposal for a spot ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF), removing previously included options for staking. This change marks a significant pivot from their earlier filings, which had contemplated engaging trusted staking providers to manage part of the trust’s assets. Ark Invest and 21shares Modify Ethereum ETF Proposal, Omit Staking … Read more

Robinhood’s Crypto Revenue Surges 232% Despite Looming SEC Battle

Retail trading platform Robinhood has announced that its crypto revenue grew by 232% in the first quarter. Despite this success, Robinhood faces potential enforcement action by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), alleging that some of the cryptocurrencies offered on its platform are securities. Crypto Drives Robinhood’s Profitable Q1 Retail trading platform Robinhood Markets … Read more

Grayscale Withdraws Ethereum ETF Proposal Amid Skepticism Over SEC Approval

Grayscale has retracted its application to list its ethereum trust, known as ETHE, as detailed in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. James Seyffart, a Bloomberg analyst specializing in exchange-traded funds (ETF), expressed puzzlement over Grayscale’s decision to do so. Grayscale’s Strategic Ethereum Trust Retraction Filing Raises Questions Per a filing with … Read more

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