ETF Analyst Comments on ARKB Outflows: A Reality Check for Crypto’s Hodler Class

In a modest yet positive development, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw a net inflow of $39.5 million, even as the ETF ARKB experienced a substantial outflow of $87.5 million. Despite ARKB’s significant outflow surpassing that of GBTC, Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust also faced a reduction, with approximately $81.9 million being pulled from its funds. … Read more

Double or Nothing: Proshares Unveils BITU and SBIT ETFs for Bullish and Bearish Bitcoin Bets

On Tuesday, Proshares introduced two new offerings: the Ultra Bitcoin exchange-traded fund, sporting the ticker BITU, and the Ultrashort Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), known as SBIT. While BITU is designed to deliver two times the daily returns of bitcoin, SBIT is structured to produce double the inverse of bitcoin’s daily returns. Proshares Introduces Leveraged and … Read more

Hokkoku Bank Launches Tochika, Japan’s First Deposit-Backed Stablecoin

Hokkoku Bank, a regional financial institution in the Ishikawa prefecture, launched Tochika, Japan’s first deposit-backed stablecoin. Customers of the bank will be able to purchase the currency using Tochitsuka, an app developed by Digital Platformer, that previously allowed users to earn points from city services. Hokkoku Bank Reaches Milestone With Deposit-Backed Stablecoin Tochika Hokkoku Bank … Read more

US Bitcoin ETFs See $85.7M Outflow After 4 Days of Gains; Grayscale’s GBTC Leads the Dip

After four days of consecutive inflows, the U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced a downturn, with $85.7 million flowing out during Monday’s trading hours. U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETFs’ Momentum Halted With $85.7M in Outflows, Spotlight on GBTC Between March 25 and March 28, 2024, the U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs enjoyed an upward trend, amassing … Read more

HSBC Launches Tokenized Gold Product Targeting Hong Kong Market

HSBC, the London-based financial institution, launched the first bank-backed tokenized gold product for its customers in Hong Kong. HSBC Gold Token will allow retail investors to purchase tokenized gold from their smartphones using the bank’s online app, democratizing access to these gold contracts for retail customers and leveraging distributed ledger technology. HSBC Debuts Tokenized Gold … Read more

Court Dismisses Custodia Bank’s Challenge Against Federal Reserve

In a significant ruling, a federal judge has dismissed Custodia Bank Inc.’s claim for entitlement to a Federal Reserve master account, marking a setback for the Wyoming-based depository institution. Custodia Bank argued that the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City (FRBKC) was legally obliged to grant its application for a master account, a critical financial … Read more

Bitcoin ETFs Experience Turnaround With $859M Inflows After Previous Outflows

U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have enjoyed a streak of positive inflows for four consecutive days, according to the latest figures. This rise in interest comes after a previous week that witnessed five straight days of outflows, totaling a substantial $887.6 million. After a Week of Outflows, Bitcoin ETFs Bounce Back Strong From March … Read more

Families Worth up to $100 Million Prefer Algorithmic Cryptocurrencies to Tokens — Study

Families with a net worth of up to $100 million exhibit a strong preference for algorithmic cryptocurrencies over tokens (4.32% versus 0.92%), a new study has found. The study cites statistics indicating that ownership continuity is disrupted in 91% of cases involving a transition from crypto to fiat and vice versa. Traceability of Ownership Continuity … Read more

Blackrock Spot Bitcoin ETF’s Holdings Soar Past 252K BTC — CEO Says He’s ‘Pleasantly Surprised’ by Retail Demand

Blackrock’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), the Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), has significantly increased its bitcoin holdings, which have now surpassed 252,011 BTC, representing an approximate notional value of $18 billion. This substantial increase reflects a stronger-than-anticipated influx of retail investor demand, exceeding even the CEO’s initial expectations. Blackrock CEO Larry Fink: ‘I’m Pleasantly Surprised’ … Read more

Tokenized US Treasury Bonds Hit $1 Billion Milestone on Public Blockchains

This week, 21.co’s onchain data analyst Tom Wan presented figures revealing that tokenized U.S. Treasury bonds on public blockchains have surpassed the $1 billion mark. The analyst highlighted that Blackrock’s BUIDL experienced significant growth of 400%, escalating from $40 million to $240 million within a span of a week. The Rise of Tokenized Real-World Assets … Read more

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