Author: James Wilson
U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs have attracted $2.61 billion across five trading sessions, recording their strongest combined week since October 2025. Summary Spot Bitcoin ETFs received $1.92 billion, accounting for 73% of the combined inflows. Ether ETFs attracted $697.47 million after posting gains during all five sessions. Combined flows improved by $3.01 billion from the previous week’s $391.96 million outflow. BlackRock’s IBIT and ETHA led their respective categories on Aug. 21. Bitcoin ETF inflows reach $1.92 billion SoSoValue data showed that U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $307 million in net inflows on Aug. 21, extending their run of positive…
BitMine Chairman Tom Lee has identified BMNR as the US-listed stock most closely tied to Ethereum, citing an 80% correlation while predicting that ETH will outperform Bitcoin during the current cycle. Summary BitMine showed an 80% correlation with ETH in Fundstrat’s comparison of 17 large-cap stocks. Lee expects tokenization and AI applications to support Ethereum’s performance against Bitcoin. BitMine held 5.82 million ETH, or 4.8% of the token’s supply, as of Aug. 16. US spot Ethereum ETFs attracted $365 million in July, compared with $205 million for Bitcoin funds. Fundstrat said in a Friday post on X that its study…
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio has renewed his support for holding gold and some Bitcoin as U.S. federal debt has crossed $40 trillion, and BTC has rallied toward $80,000. Summary U.S. federal debt reached $40.05 trillion on Aug. 18, according to Treasury data. Dalio advised investors to favor gold and some Bitcoin over debt assets such as bonds. Bitcoin has climbed from nearly $63,000 to the upper $70,000 range this week. Treasury will double some long-dated debt buybacks to at least $4 billion per operation. Ray Dalio, writing in an X post, said the U.S. government’s financial position had reached an…
Bitget CEO Gracy Chen has put the chance of the U.S. government buying Bitcoin for its strategic reserve before President Donald Trump leaves office at close to zero. Summary The U.S. reserve holds an estimated 198,000 BTC obtained mainly through forfeiture proceedings. Trump’s order permits additional acquisitions only through strategies that impose no extra taxpayer costs. Chen said active purchases would require a much larger policy decision and political debate. The no-sale rule removes potential government supply but does not create direct market demand. Speaking in a recent interview, Bitget CEO Gracy Chen said the U.S. government is unlikely to…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. XRP rebounds to $1.40 as ETF inflows boost optimism, while MoneySimpler AI trading offers automated market analysis and trading. Summary XRP rebounds near $1.40 as trading activity and ETF inflows rise, fueling hopes that token could advance toward $5 soon. Crypto volatility stays high, prompting investors to explore automated tools marketed as simpler ways to trade and earn. MoneySimpler markets AI analysis and automated trade execution as tools designed to lower barriers to quant strategies. XRP has rebounded to…
Digital Asset and the American Idea Foundation have selected Canton Network for a three-state US benefits pilot scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2027, subject to federal approval. Summary Three US states are expected to begin testing the RISE program in early 2027. RISE would combine separate benefits into monthly or twice-monthly payments. Canton would apply spending rules while limiting access to recipients’ sensitive information. The participating states and benefit programs have not yet been disclosed. Digital Asset and the American Idea Foundation said in a Friday announcement that they will support three states preparing to test the…
Galaxy Research has said the SEC’s proposed Reg Crypto framework could give hundreds of existing tokens a formal route out of investment contract status. Summary The SEC expects about 475 issuers each year to use the proposed safe harbor. Galaxy said the exit process could matter more initially than the two fundraising exemptions. Reg Crypto would permit qualifying offerings of up to $5 million or $75 million. Public comments on the proposed rules are due by Oct. 20. Galaxy Research, in an Aug. 21 analysis, said the proposal could replace years of uncertainty over when an investment contract tied to…
Uniswap’s combined tokenized-stock trading volume on Robinhood Chain has reached $1 billion for the first time, according to protocol founder Hayden Adams. Summary Uniswap has processed $1 billion in combined stock-token volume on Robinhood Chain. Hayden Adams expects the trading total to eventually reach $1 trillion. Robinhood Chain launched on July 1 with Uniswap as its main public automated market maker. Robinhood Stock Tokens remain unavailable to investors in the United States. Uniswap founder Hayden Adams announced the milestone in an Aug. 22 X post, adding that he expects trading volume for the assets to eventually reach $1 trillion. The…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. EX DeFi is attracting XRP holders seeking alternative income as regulatory optimism boosts interest in the digital asset. Summary Trump urges Congress to advance the CLARITY Act as Bitcoin tops $79,000 and XRP surges more than 40% amid regulatory optimism. EX DeFi promotes XRP cloud mining with automated computing power contracts, aiming to help holders generate passive income. EX DeFi says its platform combines cloud mining with multi-layer security, compliance measures, and support for major digital assets. Significant progress…
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Bitcoin surges above $75,000 as Treasury buybacks trigger short liquidations and rapidly shift crypto market sentiment. Summary Bitcoin surged 20% in a week after a surprise Treasury buyback announcement, triggering a sharp shift from Fear to Greed. Bitcoin’s rally sent funding rates to a 20-month high as ETF flows and whale buying offer mixed signals on its sustainability. Treasury policy, rising crypto sentiment, and stronger liquidity are driving Bitcoin’s rebound while traders watch for volatility risks. A surprise Treasury…