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Bitcoin exchange-traded funds saw a positive shift this week, attracting $2.73 billion in inflows, with analysts expecting even greater momentum as Bitcoin has managed to surpass $100k. The 12 Bitcoin ETFs recorded positive inflows throughout the week, driven by optimism about a more crypto-friendly regulatory environment under President-elect Donald Trump, who recently appointed pro-crypto former federal regulator Paul Atkins as SEC chair, succeeding the anti-crypto Gary Gensler. The highest inflows of the week, totaling $766 million, were recorded on Dec. 5, alongside a 50% surge in daily ETF trading volume, as Bitcoin soared past the elusive $100K mark to a…
After facing rejection at the critical $4K resistance and retracing to the $3.5K support level, Ethereum witnessed a strong resurgence of buying pressure, triggering another impulsive rally. The price has once again approached the $4K resistance, where a potential breakout could ignite a short-squeeze, driving Ethereum higher. Technical Analysis By Shayan The Daily Chart Ethereum recently faced a rejection at the pivotal $4K resistance, triggering a decline to the critical $3.5K support level. This range has proven to be a key demand zone, attracting significant buying pressure. As a result, the market witnessed a strong rebound, driving the price back…
Solana’s daily net inflows have surpassed all other major blockchains, including Sui, Base, Arbitrum and Ethereum. On Dec. 15, the Solana network accumulated net inflows of $12 million. According to data from Artemix.XYZ, Solana (SOL) recorded the highest number of daily net inflows among the top 20 major blockchains on Dec. 15. Solana’s net inflow of $12 million was larger than the other two blockchains in the top 3, Arbitrum (ARB) and Sui (SUI), combined. Solana regained the top spot a month after the blockchain last held it on Nov. 17 with $17.6 million. On Dec. 15, Solana dethroned Arbitrum,…
Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty has once again taken aim at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), calling attention to the agency’s regulatory approach. In a recent tweet, Alderoty highlighted the SEC’s tactics, characterizing them as “lawless.” According to Alderoty, Ripple exposed these tactics early in their legal battle, bringing to light significant issues with the SEC’s enforcement strategy. Ripple exposed the SEC’s lawless tactics early on. As the court said in our case: ‘The SEC is adopting its litigation positions to further its desired goal, not out of a faithful allegiance to the law.’ The question isn’t…
Starbase, a well-known accelerator platform in the Web3 world, has announced a strategic collaboration with Aspecta.ai. The partnership unveils cutting-edge solutions and tools to solidify early-stage ventures, pushing growth and community involvement before the Token Generation Events. The platform disclosed this development on its official social media account. 🎇 Excited to introduce our eco-partner @aspecta_ai, the leading asset infrastructure network of vetted builders and projects🚀💪 Aspecta’s Build Key is a tokenized asset that connects community members with VC-backed projects, enabling projects to build community consensus… pic.twitter.com/XLmb4uJOAL — Starbase (@starbaseacc) December 17, 2024 Starbase and Aspecta.ai Collaborate to Support VCs and…
The recent impressive growth metrics of the Ethereum network, coupled with the rise in banking integration and network activity, could drive ETH prices toward $8,800. Recent data indicates a surge in new wallet creations and active addresses on the Ethereum network, signifying a renewed interest among investors and developers. The Ethereum network is experiencing a remarkable convergence of factors that could drive its price to new peaks. The combined forces of increasing banking adoption and robust network growth are creating a favorable environment for a potential rally to $8,000, which would require a surge of 101.07% from its current price…
Xandeum has wrapped its six-week liquid staking program with a bunch of solid benchmarks. Distributing 205 million XAND tokens in rewards, the program saw more than 68% of available XAND staked by users, who were able to earn a 16% APY. Xandeum’s liquid staking program was able to achieve this level of APY through a quadruple rewards system that includes staking rewards, MEV rewards, block rewards, and XAND incentives. By distributing these rewards equitably, Xandeum has shown that there’s scope for liquid staking to grow on Solana and become a mainstay of its decentralized finance economy. What Xandeum does differently…
Marc Andreessen criticized the Biden administration’s AI regulations, fearing that they would limit innovation. He learned that the government planned to restrict AI development to a few large companies. This led him to endorse Donald Trump, who he believes supports less government control over tech. Marc Andreessen is the co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz, an influential figure especially when it comes to the future of artificial intelligence (AI). Recently, he exposed his deep concerns over the Biden administration’s plan to regulate and control AI technology, after attending a series of meetings with government officials in May 2023. Andreessen criticizes Biden’s AI…
This is a segment from the 0xResearch newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Focusing on EVM chains, the Flipside’s Onchain Users Report tracked both record growth and emerging challenges in maintaining engagement quality. Here are a few trends to watch in 2025. Record user growth Newly acquired users reached a record 19.4 million in October, with Base contributing 13.7m — “almost 8x the runner-up, Polygon,” the report notes. This explosive growth was attributed to Coinbase’s vast user base and Base’s focus on “trending sectors like memecoin trading and onchain AI via new initiatives like Based Agents.” An “acquired user” is…
Aave proposes freezing bridged assets on Polygon to mitigate risks. Polygon’s governance opposes Aave’s proposal, citing anti-competitive concerns. The Aave community is debating whether to cease its operations on Polygon, following concerns about the risk profile of bridged assets. This stems from a Dec. 13 proposal by Aave Chain founder Marc Zeller to revise risk parameters for Aave v2 and v3 on Polygon. Zeller’s proposal was prompted by Polygon’s governance discussing a plan to stake over $1 billion in stablecoin reserves on protocols like Morpho and Yearn to generate yields. The proposed adjustments include setting loan-to-value (LTV) ratios to 0%,…