Despite market volatility and declining prices in Q2, U.S.-based institutional investors are showing strong support for Bitcoin through spot ETFs. According to Bitwise, approximately 66% of institutional investors have either maintained or increased their holdings in Bitcoin ETFs. This trend is highlighted by the rise in filings associated with spot Bitcoin ETFs, indicating a growing
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Metaplanet recently made a bold move by investing approximately $3.3 million in bitcoin, acquiring 57.103 bitcoins at an average price of 8,756,107 yen per bitcoin. This investment is part of the Japanese investment firm’s larger strategy to expand its bitcoin holdings. With this latest purchase, Metaplanet now holds a total of 303.095 BTC, which has
The recent settlement between Binance and the Comissão de Valores Mobiliários (CVM), Brazil’s securities regulator, sheds light on the consequences of unlicensed derivatives trading in the country. This agreement comes after a year-long investigation into Binance’s activities, culminating in a hefty fine of $1.76 million. The CVM had previously ordered Binance to cease its unauthorized
Australia’s Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has taken legal action against the Australia Securities Exchange (ASX) Ltd., alleging that the ASX made misleading statements regarding its blockchain trade settlement project. According to ASIC, the ASX falsely claimed in February 2022 that the project was “on track” for an April 2023 launch and that it was
Samuel Edyme, known by his nickname HIM-buktu, is a multi-talented individual who has made a name for himself in the world of cryptocurrency. As a web3 content writer, journalist, and aspiring trader, Edyme has proven himself to be a force to be reckoned with in the industry. His journey into the world of crypto was
The current state of the market has left many new Bitcoin investors feeling the pressure of potential financial losses. Various metrics point towards a bearish environment, highlighting factors that can contribute to market volatility, increased selling pressure, and further price declines. One key metric, the Short-Term Holder MVRV ratio, exposes the harsh reality faced by
Recently, liquidators representing Three Arrows Capital (3AC) have taken legal action against TerraForm Labs, a bankrupt digital assets company co-founded by Do Kwon. The liquidators are alleging that TerraForm Labs engaged in market manipulation, specifically affecting the prices of Luna and TerraUSD. This alleged manipulation resulted in inflated prices for these tokens, which ultimately led
The US spot Ethereum ETFs saw a total inflow of $4.9 million on Monday, with varying levels of activity among the different funds. Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE) stood out by recording no withdrawals, marking a significant change after 14 days of consecutive outflows. This shift in investor sentiment towards ETHE is noteworthy and signals a
Ethereum has emerged as the frontrunner in the cryptocurrency market, reaping the benefits of the recent market downturn. Investors have seized the opportunity presented by the price weakness, resulting in a substantial inflow of $155 million over the past week. This surge in investment has propelled Ethereum’s year-to-date total inflows to an impressive $862 million,
The latest data from crypto asset manager CoinShares has revealed a significant uptick in investor confidence in the crypto market. According to the ‘digital asset fund flows weekly report,’ digital asset investment products saw a total of $176 million in inflows last week. This surge in inflow signals a strong positive sentiment across the board,