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Goldman Sachs has significantly increased its investment in Ethereum Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), as shared by Coinvo. The firm now holds $721.8 million, or roughly 288,294 ETH. This makes Goldman Sachs one of the top institutional holders of Ethereum. BULLISH:GOLDMAN SACHS SAYS BIG INSTITUTIONS ARE NOW LEANING TOWARDS ETHEREUM! pic.twitter.com/zrqZUodn9c — Coinvo (@ByCoinvo) October 7, 2025 This move shows that major financial institutions are now paying more attention to Ethereum. With other firms, like Jane Street and Millennium Management investing in it too. However, Goldman Sachs is taking a leading role. Its growing exposure is attracting attention from both investors and…

Tech-focused investment companies SoftBank and Ark Invest are among the firms in early stage talks to invest in Tether, issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin USDT (USDT), Bloomberg reported on Friday. The report follows this week’s news about Tether looking to raise up to $20 billion in a fundraising round that would value the firm at around $500 billion, which would make it one of the world’s most valuable private companies. The fundraising and the hefty valuation underscores the red-hot stablecoin trend, a fast-growing crypto sector with a potential to disrupt global payment flows. Stablecoins are a class of cryptocurrencies…

Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek has called for a regulatory investigation into exchanges that suffered the largest losses following a record $20 billion in crypto liquidations over the past 24 hours. In a Saturday post on X, Marszalek urged regulators to “conduct a thorough review of fairness of practices,” asking whether trading platforms had slowed down, mispriced assets, or failed to maintain proper anti-manipulation and compliance controls during the crash. “Regulators should look into the exchanges that had most liquidations in the last 24 hours,” he wrote. “Any of them slowing down to a halt, effectively not allowing people to trade?…

An Ethereum community figure has revealed where he believes the XRP price could reach in the current quarter, Q4 2025. This presentation came from Leshka (leshka.eth), a prominent trader and market commentator who has persistently maintained a bullish stance on Ethereum. Most recently, Leshka turned his attention to XRP, and his outlook is especially noteworthy. According to him, XRP could hit a maximum price of $9 in the current quarter, Q4 2025. Leshka’s prediction is audacious, considering it comes at a time when XRP has underperformed. Specifically, XRP is trailing in the ongoing recovery effort across the broader market. Notably,…

FED member Michelle Bowman said in her assessments of monetary policy that the neutral interest rate is higher than before the pandemic. Bowman argued that the Fed’s inflation is within its target range, but that risks to the labor market outweigh the risks. Bowman stated that he favors a gradual approach to interest rate adjustments, saying, “It is critical to protect employment by taking decisive and proactive steps now.” He noted that the impact of monetary policy on the economy will be evident over time, emphasizing the importance of the central bank’s ability to make independent decisions. Bowman said the…

Sberbank is reporting high demand for crypto derivative instruments on the Russian market, after selling well over a billion rubles’ worth of digital asset financial products. The banking giant plans to expand the portfolio of these products and expects a strong convergence between traditional and decentralized finance in the future, according to a top executive. Sberbank raises 1.3 billion rubles from nine derivative offerings Sber, the largest Russian bank by assets, has been quite successful in placing financial instruments based on the value of cryptocurrencies in the months since the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) approved them. The monetary authority…

Nearly $6B from Korean retail investors is currently supporting Ethereum’s surprising market strength. Around 68 firms hold 5.66 million ETH, controlling nearly 4.7% total supply. Analyst notes that ethereum breakout from a daily bullish flag sets sights on a $6,650 price target. Ethereum dominance is growing strong against Bitcoin, and recent data suggests that South Korean retail investors are playing a key role in keeping the price strong. Samson Mow, CEO of JAN3, revealed that nearly $6 billion from Korean retail capital is tied up in Ethereum treasuries, acting as the primary support behind the ETH’s surge. South Korean Retail…

Priya Misra, fixed income securities portfolio manager at JPMorgan Asset Management, commented on the US economy, interest rate outlook, and bond markets on the Squawk Box program on CNBC. Misra stated that current interest rates remain restrictive, saying, “I think the Fed will continue to gradually cut interest rates. There are differing opinions on where the neutral interest rate level is, but market data will guide the Fed.” Misra emphasized the strength of corporate balance sheets and the structurally sound environment, but noted that customs duties and high interest rates create cyclical pressure on growth. Therefore, he argued that investors…

Coinbase is preparing to launch a new American Express credit card in the U.S. this fall, and everything about it — from the design to the rewards — seems tailored to bitcoin enthusiasts. A card built around bitcoin’s origin story Unlike most crypto-linked cards, Coinbase’s upcoming product isn’t just about perks — it’s about symbolism. The card is etched with data from the Genesis Block, the very first block ever created on the Bitcoin network by pseudonymous inventor Satoshi Nakamoto on Jan. 3, 2009. That single block launched the Bitcoin blockchain and marked the beginning of an entirely new financial…

While institutional interest in altcoins continues to increase after Bitcoin, Ethereum (ETH) is one of the most preferred altcoins. As institutional ETH purchases continue, institutions and companies’ Ethereum holdings have surpassed 10% of the total supply. Experts believe this is an indication that the institutionalization of the Ethereum market is progressing rapidly. According to data from StrategicETHReserve, Ethereum treasuries hold approximately 5.66 million ETH, while spot Ethereum ETFs hold approximately 6.81 million ETH. Total institutional holdings, according to the data, have risen to 12.48 million ETH, representing 10.31% of the Ethereum supply. The surge in ETF inflows in recent months…