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The Daily: Cboe BZX files to list XRP ETFs, BlackRock increases Strategy ownership to 5% and more

Cboe BZX Exchange filed 19b-4 forms with the Securities and Exchange Commission late Thursday to list and trade spot XRP ETFs for Bitwise, 21Shares and Canary Capital. Asset management giant BlackRock has increased its ownership stake in Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) from 4.09% to 5%, according to a Schedule 13G filing with the SEC.

theblock.co • 07/02/2025 - 18:29 PM

BlackRock now owns 5% of Strategy as the latter's bitcoin exposure grows

BlackRock raises its stake in Strategy to 5%, owning 11.26 million shares worth $3.67 billion as Strategy continues to accumulate bitcoin amid a reported loss.

theblock.co • 07/02/2025 - 13:23 PM

JPMorgan says Ethereum likely to keep facing 'intense competition' from other networks

JPMorgan analysts report Ethereum faces stiff competition, underperforming compared to Bitcoin and other altcoins, amid rising decentralized applications on rival blockchains and Layer 2 networks.

theblock.co • 06/02/2025 - 10:08 AM

The Daily: Standard Chartered predicts $500,000 bitcoin before Trump leaves office, XRP Ledger temporarily halts and more

Crypto market reactions to Trump's administration, predictions for Bitcoin's future value, XRP Ledger issues, SEC changes, and insights from Crypto Czar on Bitcoin's status.

theblock.co • 05/02/2025 - 19:05 PM

US Ethereum ETFs post record $1.5 billion daily trading volume amid Trump tariff turmoil

U.S. spot Ethereum ETFs hit record volumes amid market turmoil from tariffs, while Bitcoin ETFs faced significant outflows. Ether rebounded after recovering from a sharp price drop.

theblock.co • 04/02/2025 - 13:22 PM

Weekly crypto fund flows drop 72% as Trump's trade tariffs, DeepSeek hit sentiment: CoinShares

Crypto funds saw $527 million in net inflows last week, down 72% amid tariff concerns. Bitcoin remains dominant, while XRP funds performed well.

theblock.co • 03/02/2025 - 13:51 PM

The Daily: Elon Musk's dad seeks to make $200 million from 'Musk It' memecoin, UK gang jailed for crypto extortion and more

The article covers recent developments in the crypto world including Errol Musk's memecoin, a jailed crime gang, XRP ETF filings, Grayscale's Dogecoin Trust, and Uniswap's new features.

theblock.co • 31/01/2025 - 18:31 PM

Purpose Investments files preliminary prospectus for an XRP ETF, aiming to become 'world’s first'

Purpose Investments has filed for Canada's first spot XRP ETF, aiming to provide long-term capital appreciation and bridge traditional and decentralized finance amid growing interest in XRP.

theblock.co • 31/01/2025 - 14:28 PM

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'Inevitable collapse': Trump’s crypto push sparks concern at Paul Singer's Elliott Management: FT

Elliott Management expresses concerns over the impending crypto collapse, highlighting its connection to speculative markets and cautioning against undermining the U.S. dollar amidst rising cryptocurrency investments.

theblock.co • 30/01/2025 - 19:21 PM

JPMorgan says bitcoin has highest correlation with Russell 2000 tech sector

JPMorgan analysts found bitcoin's correlation with small-cap tech stocks strongest, linked to retail investor behavior and technological innovation, especially during significant market shifts.

theblock.co • 30/01/2025 - 10:30 AM

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