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In a thread on X, Matt Hougan explained that the large valuations of cryptocurrencies make sense when compared to the massive markets they aim to disrupt. Following surprise from the cryptocurrency community at Bitcoin’s multitrillion-dollar valuation, Bitwise’s CIO took to X to explain the large markets that crypto assets are competing for. Bitcoin and gold are actually peers According to Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan, one of the most common mistakes crypto skeptics make is underestimating the size of the market digital assets are competing for. In a recent thread posted on X and a client memo, Hougan argued…

ArtGis Finance, a top platform merging Web3, RWAs, and DeFi, has partnered with Niza Labs, a Niza Global-based incubator and startup accelerator project. The partnership aims to advance the worldwide trillion-dollar ecosystem of real-world assets (RWAs) in the Web3 sector. As ArtGis Finance disclosed in its official press release, the development focuses on merging the globally regulated ecosystem of Niza Global with its compliant L2 infrastructure. Hence, the consumers can expect wide-scale adoption and innovation across the RWA market, with an effective, compliant, and scalable on-chain experience. ArtGis Finance x @nizalabsThis partnership bridges:🔹ArtGis’ compliant L2 infrastructure (5,000+ TPS, HK Type…

Tokenized equities will be a big benefit to traditional markets, but may not be a boon for the crypto industry that others have predicted, says Rob Hadick, general partner at crypto venture firm Dragonfly. “There’s no doubt it has a big effect on TradFi,” Hadick told Cointelegraph at the TOKEN 2049 conference in Singapore. “They want 24/7 trading, it’s better for their economics.” However, he saw unclear benefits for major crypto players in the real-world asset tokenization space, such as Ethereum. The US Securities and Exchange Commission is reportedly developing a plan to allow blockchain versions of stocks to trade…

Ethereum price started a recovery wave above $4,150. ETH is now consolidating and might aim for more gains if it clears the $4,220 resistance. Ethereum remained stable above $4,020 and started a recovery wave. The price is trading above $4,150 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $4,100 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could continue to move up if it settles above $4,220 and $4,250. Ethereum Price Eyes More Gains Ethereum price remained supported above the $4,020 level and started a recovery wave,…

According to SoSoValue data, remarkable net inflows were recorded in Ethereum and Bitcoin spot ETFs on September 30. Strong Entry into Ethereum and Bitcoin Spot ETFs: BlackRock Takes Leading Position Ethereum spot ETFs saw a total of $127 million in net inflows, while none of the nine listed funds experienced net outflows. The biggest inflow of the day was into BlackRock’s ETHA ETF. ETHA alone attracted $127 million, bringing its historical total net inflow to $13.44 billion. This brings the total net asset value of Ethereum spot ETFs to $27.396 billion, equivalent to 5.41% of Ethereum’s market capitalization. The historical…

A first-of-its-kind study into the factors that influence Ethereum perception and momentum has found that psychology plays just as crucial a role as any other. The results of “Project Mirror,” a deep dive into perceptions of Ethereum commissioned by Optimism and Espresso, were shared by the Ethereum Foundation (EF) on Monday. WE3.co Researchers Valeria Salazar and Jill Gunter found that perception and psychology drive momentum as much as technical and fundamental influences. They found that while Ethereum is known for its technical excellence, it lacks narrative clarity, active market engagement, and builder support — hurting its chances when builders are…

CoinShares, the European digital asset manager with roughly $10 billion under management, said Wednesday it will acquire Financial Conduct Authority-regulated Bastion Asset Management. The financial details of the deal, which is subject to UK regulatory approval, were not disclosed in press materials. The move is intended to deepen CoinShares’ capabilities in actively managed crypto strategies and support its U.S. expansion. London-based Bastion specializes in systematic investment strategies for digital assets. The firm has focused on market neutral and quantitative approaches aimed at institutional clients. Under the agreement, Bastion’s team, including CEO Philip Scott and CIO Fred Desobry, will join CoinShares.…

Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency, recently bounced back after hitting a seven-week low. The altcoin king is trading near key levels, but investors remain cautious as signals from the market appear mixed. While short-term relief has arrived, uncertainty still clouds Ethereum’s trajectory in the coming sessions. Ethereum Needs Stronger Support On-chain data shows new Ethereum addresses are at a two-month low, reflecting weaker network growth. New addresses often indicate the level of market traction, and the decline suggests hesitation among participants. Many investors appear unwilling to commit fresh capital until stronger recovery signs emerge in ETH. The fall in new addresses…

Crypto will be necessary for artificial intelligence-powered agents to operate effectively in the financial market, as the infrastructure for the traditional finance system is outdated, says John D’Agostino, the head of institutional strategy at Coinbase. If AI agents are going to operate on behalf of people, then they need to operate on “true sources of information,” because it would be “disastrous if they didn’t,” D’Agostino told CNBC’s Squawk Box on Tuesday. “Artificial intelligence is infinitely scalable intelligence, and if you think of blockchain, which is the underlying technology for crypto, as an infinitely scalable source of truth, then those two…

Major digital asset firms are stepping up their Ethereum (ETH) exposure as the cryptocurrency rebounds from recent lows. BitMine Immersion Technology has grown its Ethereum treasury to over $11 billion, while Bit Digital plans to raise $100 million to expand its ETH reserves. The moves signal rising institutional confidence in the asset amid a broader market recovery. ETH Bet Drives DAT Firms’ Stock Higher In a recent press release, Bit Digital, the seventh largest corporate holder of ETH, revealed that it plans to raise $100 million through a public offering of convertible senior notes set to mature in 2030. The…