Bitcoin Ethereum ETFs Launch on NYSE
Grayscale’s Crypto 5 ETF ($GDLC) starts trading on NYSE Arca, offering exposure to $BTC, $ETH, $XRP, $SOL, and $ADA. #Update #Crypto
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SEC Eyes New CFTC Chair Amid Turmoil
The White House reconsiders Brian Quintenz for CFTC chair amid lobbying by industry figures like the Winklevoss twins, reflecting concerns over crypto regulation. #Update #Legal @CFTC
Digital Euro Development Surges ECB Progress
The European Central Bank progresses with the digital euro, a CBDC for the eurozone, aiming to conclude testing by October 2025 and seeking legislative support for a potential late-2025 rollout. #Update #CBDC
Hyperliquid DEX Volume Surges to $700M
Aster’s decentralized exchange for perpetual futures exceeded $700M in 24-hour trading volume on Hyperliquid, leading the perpetual DEX market. #Update #DEX
FED Kashkari Targets Inflation Success
Neel Kashkari, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, is confident in achieving the Fed’s 2% inflation target amid economic uncertainty, with improving trends expected by mid-2025. #Update #Economy
CoinGecko Launches AI for API Efficiency
CoinGecko launches AI Prompts to streamline API integration for developers using AI coding tools, compatible with Python and Typescript SDKs. #Update #Crypto
Federal Reserve Questions Rate Cut Strategy
Federal Reserve’s Neel Kashkari expressed uncertainty about the number of rate cuts needed to reach a neutral policy rate, estimated at 3.1%, higher than pre-pandemic levels. #Update #Market
MetaMask Launches In-Wallet Perpetuals Trading
MetaMask integrates Hyperliquid for in-wallet perpetual futures trading, offering gas-free transactions and on-chain settlements to its 30M+ users. #Update #DeFi
Ethereum Protocol Loses $2M Flash Loan
New Gold Protocol lost $2 million in a flash loan attack exploiting smart contract vulnerabilities shortly after launch. #Breaking #DeFi
Trust Wallet Launches xStocks for US Equities
Trust Wallet now supports xStocks, allowing users to trade over 60 tokenized U.S. equities 24/7 on blockchain networks, primarily targeting international users. #Update #Crypto
xAI Raises $10B at $200B Valuation
xAI, Elon Musk’s AI startup, raised $10 billion at a $200 billion valuation, up from $45 billion in December 2024 after a $6 billion Series B round. #Update #Tech
SEC Advances GENIUS Act for Stablecoins
The U.S. Treasury advances the GENIUS Act, requiring stablecoin issuers to maintain 1:1 asset-backed reserves and provide monthly transparency reports, aiming to enhance consumer protections. #Update #Stablecoin
Bitcoin Ethereum: BlackRock’s $390M Acquisition
BlackRock purchased $390 million in Bitcoin and Ethereum, expanding its crypto holdings to nearly 765,000 BTC following Bitcoin ETF approvals in 2024. #Breaking #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Legislation: Senate Democrats Seek Bipartisanship
Senate Democrats, led by Senators Gallego, Warner, and Gillibrand, plan bipartisan crypto legislation with Republicans amid Trump-era pro-crypto policies. #Update #Legal