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U.S.-listed spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw strong net inflows Wednesday, with both ether ETH$2,665.63 and bitcoin BTC$107,565.82 products continuing to draw investor interest despite declines in underlying asset prices, investment bank JPMorgan (JPM) said. U.S. spot ether ETFs logged an estimated $84 million in net inflows on May 28, as investor interest held firm even with ether falling 1.3%, the bank said in a report published on Thursday. Leading the pack was BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA), which brought in $52 million, followed by Fidelity’s Ethereum Fund (FETH) with $26 million. Grayscale’s mini ETH Trust and Invesco/Galaxy’s QETH added…
Trump-linked decentralized finance project World Liberty Financial is distributing 47 USD1 stablecoins to wallet addresses that participated in its presale. The airdrop was first flagged by blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain in a June 4 post on X, which noted that wallets involved in the WLFI token sale received 47 units of USD1. Several WLFI token holders on X have confirmed receiving the airdrop, which was conducted on the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain. Looks like Trump’s World Liberty (@worldlibertyfi) is airdropping 47 $USD1 to every wallet that participated in the $WLFI sale.https://t.co/kbyhK9usHQ pic.twitter.com/YT8Y7IpfpU — Lookonchain (@lookonchain) June 4, 2025 The number 47…
EU officials are growing concerned that Malta is developing a lax reputation for MiCA licensing, attracting crypto firms to the island. Nonetheless, Germany still leads the EU in MiCA license applications. There are no specific allegations that the country is flouting the law, but officials worry about possible negligence. Still, the EU needs to remain an attractive destination or risk getting abandoned by the crypto industry. Is Malta a Paradise for MiCA Compliance? MiCA, the European Union’s landmark piece of crypto regulation, has already caused dramatic shifts to the continent’s crypto ecosystem. For example, major industry players like Tether exit…
pGpu, a decentralized platform where people can acquire node and GPU resources, has announced a strategic collaboration with OpenPad AI, an investment network that utilizes decentralized AI to provide> 🚀 OpGPU x @Openpad_io | Unlocking Decentralized AI Investment & Computing Power 🚀We are excited to announce our strategic partnership with OpenPad AI, a trailblazer in decentralized AI analytics and collaborative intelligence for Web3 investments. Together, OpGPU and OpenPad… pic.twitter.com/2pXHJ33diS — OpGPU (@Op_GPU) June 14, 2025 OpenPad AI leverages OpGPU power The core of this collaboration lies in the integration of the two platform’s infrastructures. As per this alliance, OpGPU will…
A report shared by the on-chain data aggregator Sentora (earlier known as IntoTheBlock) shows a massive outflow of Ethereum from cryptocurrency exchanges that happened within a single day. It happened as market sentiment is turning bullish and investors are beginning to scoop up ETH. Meanwhile, open interest on ETH futures has also soared, reaching a new all-time high. Investors craving for ETH, withdrawing across exchanges According to Sentora’s recent tweet, on Wednesday, 140,120 ETH valued at approximately $393 million was withdrawn from crypto exchanges. The tweet underscored that this was “the largest single-day withdrawal in over a month.” Yesterday, more…
Crypto US stocks are under pressure after Galaxy Digital (GLXY), MARA Holdings (MARA), and GameStop (GME) all posted sharp losses yesterday. GLXY dropped over 6% following news of its first underwritten public offering as a Nasdaq-listed company. MARA slid nearly 10% despite reporting a record-breaking revenue day driven by Bitcoin’s surge. Meanwhile, GME fell over 10% after revealing a $512 million Bitcoin purchase, with the market showing little enthusiasm for the move. Galaxy Digital (GLXY) Galaxy Digital Inc. (GLXY) has officially launched its first underwritten public offering as a Nasdaq-listed company, releasing 29 million shares of Class A common stock.…
Hey crypto community! We’ve got some breaking news from the world of Layer-1 blockchains. The Zilliqa network, a well-known player in the space, has announced a significant issue that’s temporarily affecting its operations. If you’re involved with Zilliqa, understanding the current Zilliqa network status is crucial. What Happened to the Zilliqa Network? According to an official announcement shared on their X (formerly Twitter) account, the Zilliqa network is currently experiencing a technical challenge. Specifically, the team identified a syncing issue impacting its lookup and API nodes. Think of these nodes as essential gateways that allow users and applications to interact…
The legal battle between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken a new, important step, according to a post by Fox Business journalist Eleanor Terrett. The two parties have requested that the Manhattan District Court approve an injunction and free a $125 million civil penalty that has been in escrow. The step is an indication that the long-standing conflict might be coming to an end. The proposed $125M resolution In the proposal, it is also planned that $50 million would be paid to the SEC, and the rest, $75 million, would be returned to Ripple. This…
Bitget has announced its strategic partnership with DRX Token Global. This alliance is a crucial development aimed at driving advanced capabilities of Web3 tech into the major sports platform. Bitget is a cryptocurrency exchange running on top of the Ethereum Blockchain. On the other hand, DRX Token is a crypto asset powered by a Web3 platform designed to advance sports engagement majorly in the Asian region. The mission of DRX Token is to connect with sports fans through blockchain technology and to support community growth and gamification within its ecosystem. 🚀 Bitgert x DRX Partnership 🚀We’re thrilled to announce our…
Ripple’s Chief Technology Officer David Schwartz gave his personal take on the legal case against Roger Ver, one of Bitcoin’s early supporters and a controversial figure in the crypto space. In a public post answering questions about the “Free Roger” movement, Schwartz described Ver’s treatment by U.S. authorities as a long-standing campaign that goes far beyond the recent charges. He says Ver has been “consistently persecuted” for years, even pushed into renouncing his U.S. citizenship, and now he’s being pursued over alleged underpayment of exit taxes. Ver was arrested in Spain in May 2024 after the U.S. requested his extradition.…