Recent market data highlights that spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States experienced a net outflow of $223.8 million on April 8, while Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) saw a substantial outflow of $303 million. GBTC Continues to Face Steep Outflows As of yesterday, GBTC possessed 325,686.78 BTC, but as per Grayscale’s website, this…
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According to onchain metrics, Ark Invest’s holdings in its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) include several inscriptions, among them an Ordinal inscription from the “Bitcoin Puppet” digital collectible series, valued at $27,900. Similarly, Blackrock’s IBIT possesses an Ordinal inscription from the “Speculum Aeternum” non-fungible token (NFT) collection. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Are Holding Unique NFT Inscriptions…
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BV Bank, a Brazilian bank leader in vehicle loans, is running a pilot that uses tokenization to manage vehicle financing and sales operations. The first phase of the tests involves automating consumer-to-consumer vehicle sales processes, including the delivery of tokenized money in exchange for the ownership of the vehicle. Brazilian BV Bank Pilots Tokenization Model…
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The Ghanaian fintech startup Zeepay recently secured a $3 million equity investment from the venture capital firm, Verdant Capital Hybrid Fund. Zeepay plans to use the raised funds to bolster its standing as it prepares for significant growth in 2024. Solidifying Zeepay’s Position in Africa The Ghanaian fintech startup, Zeepay, recently secured a $3 million…
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Bitcoin (BTC) has shown an impressive performance in the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, as highlighted in a recent report by market intelligence data research firm Messari. The research firm finds key factors contributing to Bitcoin’s price increase, market cap dominance, and the emergence of new trends in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Inscription Activities Drive Bitcoin…
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In a detailed analysis shared on X, Miles Deutscher, a renowned crypto analyst, cast a spotlight on the burgeoning sector of Real World Assets (RWA) within the crypto market. Deutscher’s discourse comes in the wake of BlackRock’s groundbreaking venture into tokenized funds, signaling a seismic shift in the digital asset landscape. With projections indicating that…
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Charles Hoskinson has criticized “all the dunking of Cardano,” and asserted that the protocol offers the “optimal route for scalability, governance, and innovation.” According to Hoskinson, the crypto industry’s problem is that it allows “carnival barkers [to] dominate the conversation.” Cardano FUD Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of Input Output Global Inc., has criticized “all the dunking…
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ZA Bank, a virtual bank in Hong Kong, will offer cash custody accounts for institutions that want to issue stablecoins. The organization is in talks with several parties seeking to issue their stablecoins, and this service would be available for them after receiving a license from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA). ZA Bank to…
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Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful, has revealed that cryptocurrencies now represent about 11% of his portfolio. He stressed that he owns crypto coins directly and would never buy spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). “I would never do that. Why would I pay the fees?” he emphasized, adding that he owns bitcoin and…
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Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase says bitcoin dips are likely to be “more aggressively bought compared to previous cycles, even as volatility persists during price discovery.” The crypto firm noted that the impact of U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and the larger inflow of institutional demand can be seen in the open interest of bitcoin futures.…
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