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After months of bleeding, U.S. Bitcoin ETFs pulled in $4.6 billion over two weeks, the biggest two-week turnaround ever, per May 7th The Week On-chain newsletter named “Gaining Ground.” Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw nearly $1.3 billion in net inflows over just two trading days this past week, signaling a sharp shift in institutional sentiment. BlackRock’s IBIT alone drew $970.9 million in a single session—its second-largest daily inflow since launch—while competitors like Fidelity’s FBTC continued to lag. After enduring the largest sustained outflow streak on record in April, the ETF complex is now back in growth mode. Bitcoin price itself soared…

Ethereum’s latest update could make DeFi protocol feel like normal apps, and boost ETH in the long run, says P2P.org’s executive. For the past year, Ethereum (ETH) has been steadily losing dominance to other altcoins, as well as Bitcoin. Layer 2 networks are eating into Ethereum’s revenue, causing some traders to question the network’s evolving tokenomics. Rather than give in to the pressure, the Ethereum Foundation has doubled down, launching a new update focused entirely on usability and scalability. Artemiy Parshakov, Vice President of Institutions at staking infrastructure provider P2P.org, explained to crypto.news why this is the correct approach. Instead…

Bitcoin rose and US stocks swung on Wednesday after the Fed kept its interest rate untouched, warning of rising threats to both jobs and prices. The S&P 500 closed 0.1% higher after a messy session. The Dow Jones added 237 points, or 0.6%, helped by a jump in Disney shares. The Nasdaq, hit by tech losses, slid by 0.3%. The Federal Open Market Committee said it’s keeping the overnight borrowing rate between 4.25% and 4.5%, the same place it’s been since December. Fed blames tariffs, Trump doubles down Jerome Powell, head of the Fed, told reporters that if the “large…

The gaming ecosystem Versus has joined the Ice Open Network ecosystem by announcing its partnership with the blockchain network. Online+, the rapidly growing social ecosystem of Ice blockchain, will now be accessible to Versus as well. Through this strategic collaboration, the joint venture will transform the Web3 gaming and social integration. Versus disclosed this integration through its official social media platform, X account 🚀 We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with @ice_blockchain and their fast-growing social ecosystem – Online+! ❄️🌐Online+ is a dynamic Web3 hub for digital explorers of all kinds – and now, Versus is joining the party!🕹💬This partnership…

An XRP community researcher recently drew attention to dated statements from investment banking giant Morgan Stanley, which praised Ripple as a suitable alternative to SWIFT. This assessment was highlighted by @SMQKEDQG and was published in an academic review from Boston University’s Review of Banking & Financial Law (Vol. 36). Notably, Morgan Stanley’s original recognition came in its publication titled “Blockchain in Banking: Disruptive Threat or Tool?” A Faster, Safer, and Cheaper Path Forward According to the journal, Morgan Stanley noted that adopting a “Ripple-like payment system” could reduce settlement times, accelerate transactions, and lower fraud risks. These enhancements target long-standing…

Element, a Web3 marketplace for NFTs, is excited to announce its official launch on Abstract to take a remarkable step forward for decentralized tech. Abstract aims to enable high-performance, developer-friendly, and scalable decentralized applications (dApps). This partnership strives to expand the ecosystem of Element while empowering Abstract’s vision. 💚Element x Abstract💚🎉We’re excited to announce that Element Market is now officially live on Abstract!🟢@AbstractChain is a next-generation modular blockchain designed to power a new wave of decentralized applications.🙌Starting today, explore Abstract directly on… pic.twitter.com/qb0Tsb0HEa — Element NFT Marketplace (@Element_Market) May 6, 2025 Element Integrates with Abstract with Better Outreach The launch…

Bitcoin’s price seems to be on the verge of hitting the coveted $100K level ahead of this weekend’s meeting between representatives of the United States and China. BTC Eyes $100K At the time of this writing, BTC’s price is trading above $99,000, currently sitting in an area of considerable resistance, as seen in the chart below. The cryptocurrency is up almost 3% on the day and around 5% on the week. The derivatives market is also cooling down. Liquidations have decreased by more than 7% in the past 24 hours, currently standing just shy of $300 billion, predominently occupied by…

Jumper Exchange, a well-known decentralized cryptocurrency exchange, has announced a new partnership with SeamlessFi P2P lending platform and Morpho Labs decentralized lending firm. The collaboration aims to offer DeFi vaults that offer high-APY opportunity for a limited time. The platform revealed this development on its official social media account. We’ve teamed up with @MorphoLabs and @SeamlessFi to bring you a high-APY, limited-spot opportunity over the next 30 days that you won’t want to miss 🔥Here’s the breakdown: – Min deposit: $5K– Max cap: $10K per wallet to earn the boosted APY– Seamless WETH Vault (600… pic.twitter.com/lEElDHqTmJ — Jumper (@JumperExchange) May…

Crypto analyst van de Poppe sees strong buying interest returning at reclaimed support zone. Ethereum bounces back from key support, aims for $2,100 in coming weeks. Fidelity’s Ethereum ETF sees $17.9 million outflow, raising short-term liquidity concerns. Despite ETF outflows, Ethereum trades at $1,831 with recent 3.34% price increase. Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, has started to rise after a long period of steady prices. Popular crypto expert Michael van de Poppe believes Ethereum is showing signs of recovery and could reach $2,100 in the next few weeks. But what’s behind this prediction, especially when Ethereum’s ETF saw…

U.S. stocks closed higher Wednesday after the Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged and Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged growing uncertainty surrounding the economic outlook. The S&P 500 edged up 0.43%, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 0.27% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average added 284 points, or 0.7%. Disney helped lift the Dow after reporting better-than-expected earnings and a surprise jump in Disney+ streaming subscribers. As expected, the Fed left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at a range of 4.25%-4.5%, where it has been since December. However, the tone of the post-meeting statement and Powell’s press conference pointed to growing concerns…