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Ethereum, launched on July 30, 2015, by Vitalik Buterin, celebrates nine years of innovation. Transitioning from Proof-of-Work to Proof-of-Stake in 2022, the network reduced fees with the Dencun update in 2024. ETH now trades over $3300, down from $4868 in 2021.
Bitcoin approaches $70,000, with analysts predicting a potential new all-time high if it closes above $68,474. Ethereum, stabilizing around $3,300, needs to avoid dropping below June’s low to maintain a positive outlook. #CryptoNews
MarketAcross and Chainlink Labs partner to boost crypto adoption for financial institutions. Key feature: proof of reserve for CETH holders, enhancing transparency and trust. ARKB sees $2.6B net inflows, highlighting growing crypto investment. This collaboration strengthens the crypto ecosystem and encourages institutional involvement.
21Shares integrates Chainlink’s Proof of Reserve to verify Ethereum ETF reserves, enhancing transparency and security for investors. This partnership, announced by CEO Johann Eid, enables real-time, decentralized verification, marking a significant advance in digital asset trust and adoption.
Nine spot Ethereum ETFs launched on July 23, raising $107M, but faced $341M outflows by July 26, mainly from Grayscale’s $1.5B exit. Key players: Grayscale, Franklin, Bitwise, and Fidelity, with Coinbase as custodian. Potential net flows could hit $15B in 18 months.
The Ethereum Foundation transferred $9.16M in TKO tokens to Bitcoin Suisse, totaling 3.484M tokens. This follows Taiko’s mainnet launch, which Vitalik Buterin praised for its potential impact on the Ethereum ecosystem. TAIKO tokens now trade at $2.57, with a $162.3M market cap.
Ethereum ETFs saw $2.2B inflows from the new spot ETF, the highest since Dec 2020. Despite Grayscale’s $1.5B outflows, Ether ETP trading volumes surged 542%. Ethereum’s price rose 4.8% to nearly $3,400, with total ETF assets at $99.1B. #Update
Ethereum spot ETFs in the U.S. faced $162.67M capital outflows on July 26, 2024, marking the third consecutive day of losses. The Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHE) lost $356.26M in a single day, despite inflows into five other products. $ETH trading around $3370.
BlackRock warns of rising crypto scams after launching its Spot Ethereum ETF on July 23. Scammers impersonate the firm on social media and messaging apps, using sophisticated tactics like phishing and fake documentation to deceive investors. #CryptoScams #Update
This week, crypto funding highlights include Riot Platforms’ $92.5M acquisition of Block Mining, NPC Labs’ $18M raise led by Pantera Capital, and Caldera’s $15M to simplify Ethereum rollups. Total VC funding exceeds $210M with other key raises from aPriori, Mezo, and OpenSocial.
Bitcoin surged above $69,000 this week after fluctuating between $67,500 and $64,000. Major events included Mt. Gox’s $2.85 billion withdrawal and significant purchases by Metaplanet and Real Bedford. Over 358,000 BTC moved to long-term holders, signaling strong market confidence.
Donald Trump spoke at the Bitcoin 2024 conference, Ethereum ETFs launched but saw net outflows, and Mt. Gox repayments were confirmed, marking key developments in the crypto market. #CryptoNews
Ethereum ETFs launched in Hong Kong could trade $15-$20 billion in the first month, marking a milestone in digital asset integration. This move may boost DeFi and real-world investments, attracting significant institutional capital. #Ethereum #ETFs #CryptoNews
Vitalik Buterin addresses Ethereum’s ($ETH) decentralization concerns after team leader Péter Szilágyi’s comments. Buterin refutes centralization claims, citing efforts to minimize it via new mechanisms like Orbit. Szilágyi worries PeerDAS upgrade could exclude home stakers. Decentralization remains a core focus. #EthereumUpdate
