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The Daily: XRP is back in crypto's top three, Michael Saylor advises Microsoft on adopting bitcoin and more

XRP becomes the third-largest cryptocurrency, Michael Saylor advocates for Bitcoin adoption at Microsoft, MicroStrategy purchases more Bitcoin, and a Japanese exchange plans to shut down after a hack.

theblock.co • 02/12/2024 - 18:45 PM

Global Ethereum investment products hit $2.2 billion annual inflow record amid US ETF surge

Ethereum-based investment products registered $634 million worth of net inflows globally last week, led by the U.S. spot ETFs, according to CoinShares. As a result, Ethereum funds reached a new annual record of $2.2 billion in net inflows, surpassing the $2 billion peak in 2021. Meanwhile, XRP funds hit a weekly inflow record, while Bitcoin products witnessed outflows.

theblock.co • 02/12/2024 - 15:33 PM

Ethereum ETF staking yield likely to be approved under crypto-friendly 'Trump 2.0' SEC, Bernstein says

Analysts at Bernstein said that despite ether’s underperformance this year, its fundamentals look strong, and the risk-reward ratio is now attractive. The potential for staking yields to be approved for spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds under Trump, the recent inflection in ETF inflows, favorable demand-supply dynamics, and a surge in activity on the blockchain were outlined as factors driving a revival of interest.

theblock.co • 02/12/2024 - 11:29 AM

The Daily: Human outwits Freysa AI agent to win $47,000, Hyperliquid token exceeds $5 billion FDV following airdrop and more

A human crypto user, known as “p0pular.eth,” outsmarted AI agent Freysa to win a $47,000 prize in ether by tricking it into misinterpreting its “approveTransfer” function. Hyperliquid airdropped 310 million HYPE tokens on Friday, which subsequently jumped 47% following the token generation event to $5.72, according to CoinGecko. Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission is set to implement stricter anti-money laundering rules for crypto service providers on Nov. 30 — a month earlier than initially planned. The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

theblock.co • 29/11/2024 - 19:11 PM

Crypto execs open up about debanking experiences following Trump's US election win

Following a16z co-founder Marc Andreessen’s recent interview on Joe Rogan’s podcast, several crypto execs opened up about their debanking experiences. The industry expects a more friendly incoming administration under Donald Trump following various pro-crypto campaign pledges, including shutting down “Operation Choke Point 2.0.”

theblock.co • 29/11/2024 - 13:20 PM

Trump team looking to shift crypto regulation to CFTC, dilute SEC's role: report

The CFTC’s altered role could include regulating crypto exchanges and spot markets dealing with digital assets deemed commodities, such as bitcoin and ether, reports Fox Business.

theblock.co • 26/11/2024 - 22:26 PM

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Trump expected to offer ex-Bakkt CEO Kelly Loeffler Agriculture secretary role

Donald Trump is preparing to name Kelly Loeffler, former CEO of crypto company Bakkt, to his cabinet to lead the Agriculture Department. Loeffler, a former Senator, is co-chair of Trump’s inauguration team, while her husband is the current CEO of Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the NYSE owner who founded and majority-owns Bakkt. Financial Times reported earlier this week that Trump’s social media company is in advanced talks to acquire Bakkt in an all-stock deal.

theblock.co • 23/11/2024 - 15:19 PM

The Daily: Solana hits new all-time high, XRP surges after Gensler announces SEC departure and more

Solana surged 11% on Thursday to reach a new all-time high above $263 by the end of the day amid a broader market rally fueled by Donald Trump’s election victory, sparking optimism about a more crypto-friendly U.S. administration. XRP has had one of the strongest crypto rallies over the past 24 hours, surging 32% to around $1.47 — reaching its highest price since May 2021. Ethereum futures open interest jumped 12% to a fresh high of $20.8 billion on Friday, signaling short-term bullish momentum in the derivatives market, according to analysts at CryptoQuant. The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

theblock.co • 22/11/2024 - 18:46 PM

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Trump's proposed Crypto Advisory Council could establish US bitcoin reserve: report

Leaders from Ripple, Kraken, a16z, Paradigm and other crypto firms are competing for a Crypto Advisory Council spot in Trump’s White House. The council would help guide digital asset policy and collaborate with the legislative branch on crypto regulation, among other oversights.

theblock.co • 21/11/2024 - 21:01 PM

The Daily: Gary Gensler to leave SEC on Jan. 20, regulator now 'engaging' on spot Solana ETFs and more

SEC Chair Gary Gensler will step down on Jan. 20, 2025, coinciding with the start of President-elect Donald Trump’s term, according to a statement released by the agency on Thursday. The SEC is now “engaging” with applicants on spot Solana ETFs, Fox News reporter Eleanor Terrett first reported, citing two people familiar with the matter, and confirmed by The Block with a source at one issuer. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs surpassed $100 billion in combined assets under management on Wednesday — representing around 5% of bitcoin’s total market cap — driven by the cryptocurrency’s ongoing price rally. The following article is adapted from The Block’s newsletter, The Daily, which comes out on weekday afternoons.

theblock.co • 21/11/2024 - 19:06 PM

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