In Brief Six new spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs starts its debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX). The ETFs are available in HKD, USD, and RMB, with promising opening prices and innovative features. Industry experts express optimism about Hong Kong’s future as a crypto-friendly financial hub. Hong Kong has made a significant stride…
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The US SEC has stepped up its scrutiny of Ethereum, inadvertently uniting the crypto community against it. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) would lose its war against Ethereum. In a March 22 post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Garlinghouse pointed out that the financial regulator lost its securities classification battle against his…
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In Brief Since the beginnig of th eyear, Bitcoin and Ethereum have emerged as some of the best-performing digital assets. However, Shiba Inu’s SHIB token has outperformed both Bitcoin and Ethereum in the ongoing crypto market rally. Notably, this surge occurs amid Shibarium witnessing a record number of transactions exceeding 412 million. Shiba Inu has…
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The Dencun upgrade is expected to have a significant impact on Ethereum’s ecosystem, with an anticipated reduction in layer2 network fees. The imminent launch of the Ethereum Dencun upgrade at 14.00 UTC today, March 13, has sparked a notable surge in the prices of native tokens for layer-2 protocols, including Arbitrum, Polygon, and Optimism. According to CryptoSlate’s data,…
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Retail traders would not be able to trade these investment products. The London Stock Exchange intends to potentially list Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded notes (ETNs) by the second quarter of this year, as revealed in a Mar. 11 market notice. This followed the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) approval for Recognised Investment Exchanges (RIEs) to establish a listed market segment dedicated to…
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In Brief SEC delays Ethereum ETFs from BlackRock and Fidelity, seeks public feedback. Ethereum’s proof-of-stake model raises concerns about legal status of the asset. May 23 set as final decision deadline for VanEck Ethereum ETF approval. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again delayed approving Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from financial heavyweights…
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In Brief Crypto whale 0x7a9 acquires $185.5 million in Ethereum over three days, signaling strong market confidence. Analysts express bullish outlook on Ethereum, citing strategic acquisitions and potential for significant growth. Upcoming Ethereum upgrades and potential spot ETF approval may serve as catalysts for further price increases. A prominent crypto whale buys Ethereum (ETH) worth millions getting…
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Bitcoin’s surge past $50,000 catalyzed a broader market upswing, propelling numerous large-cap alternative digital assets such as Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), and others to significant gains. According to data from CryptoSlate, Ethereum saw a 7% uptick, reaching $2,661, while SOL surged 8% to hit $114. Among the top 10 digital assets, Avalanche’s AVAX spiked 6%…
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In Brief Ethereum’s Dencun upgrade is set to significantly improve blockchain efficiency and scalability, with a launch date of March 13. Transaction fees on Ethereum’s Layer 2 solutions are expected to decrease by at least 10 times, enhancing cost-effectiveness. Analyst Wolf predicts a potential 500% bull run for Ethereum, pushing its price towards $14,000, following…
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In Brief The Optimism Network plans a temporary suspension of Ethereum withdrawals on February 15, starting at 9:00 ET for essential maintenance. The pause is part of a broader strategy to enhance the network’s defense against security threats through a significant protocol upgrade. The upgrade introduces a Superchain-wide pause mechanism to reduce risks and offer…
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