Cathie Wood’s Ark Investment Management has withdrawn from the race to launch a spot ether exchange-traded fund (ETF), as its name was removed from the application filed with 21shares. The ETF, now renamed 21shares Core Ethereum ETF, reflects Ark’s decision not to pursue the ether ETF at this time. Despite this, Ark remains committed to…
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After two consecutive months of record-breaking revenue, bitcoin miners experienced a significant downturn in earnings in May, a level not seen since October 2023. In April, miners generated $1.79 billion, whereas May’s figures show a considerably lower revenue of approximately $964.24 million. Sharp Decline in Bitcoin Miner Revenue in May Bitcoin miners generated 46.15% less…
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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse foresees the emergence of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for cryptocurrencies beyond bitcoin and ether, following the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approval of spot bitcoin and ethereum ETFs. At the Consensus 2024 event, he stated: “I think it’s just a matter of time, and it’s inevitable there’s gonna be an XRP…
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The bankruptcy proceedings of Bittrex Inc. involved a legal dispute over claims filed by Azim Ghader, who sought recovery for lost profits and damages after his cryptocurrency was frozen on the Bittrex exchange in 2017. The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware found that Bittrex had complied with legal requirements and upheld…
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The meme coin market is back in the spotlight, and BONK is no exception. The dog-themed token has seen a price surge of over 40% in the last month, mirroring a broader trend among its rival meme coins. This recent rally comes amidst positive sentiment surrounding the crypto market, fueled in part by the long-awaited…
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Crypto investors are keeping a close eye on Ripple (XRP) as technical indicators paint a concerning picture for the altcoin’s price. After closing below its 20-day exponential moving average (EMA) for four consecutive days, XRP has entered what many analysts interpret as a bearish zone. This technical indicator suggests a potential shift in market sentiment,…
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Over the past week, non-fungible token (NFT) sales have declined again, slipping 7.03% compared to the previous week. During this period, $122.3 million in sales were recorded, with Ethereum-based NFTs taking the lead. 7-Day NFT Sales Slide 7.03% This week witnessed another seven days of subdued NFT sales, with Ethereum maintaining the lead and Bitcoin…
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The Singaporean crypto exchange Bybit’s affiliate Spark Fintech Limited, has abandoned its pursuit of an operating license in Hong Kong. The affiliate withdrew its virtual asset trading platform application on May 31, exactly four months after submitting it. The decision followed the Hong Kong regulator’s classification of Bybit as an unlicensed entity, accompanied by threats…
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In recent weeks, Binance and Robinhood observed a modest influx of approximately 1,302 BTC or $88 million in bitcoin, with Robinhood acquiring the majority of these assets. Conversely, Coinbase experienced a noticeable decrease in its bitcoin reserves, witnessing an outflow of 40,406 BTC valued at $2.7 billion in the past two months. Coinbase, Binance, and…
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On Friday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds experienced their 14th consecutive day of inflows, totaling around $50 million. Leading the inflows once more was Blackrock’s IBIT, while Grayscale’s GBTC saw outflows. $1.7B in Trade Volume and $50M in Inflows During Friday’s Bitcoin ETF Trading Sessions Approximately $50 million in inflows were reported during Friday’s spot…
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