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Whales That Started the Previous Ethereum Bull Run Are Back in Action! What Does It Mean for ETH?

Ethereum (ETH) has been more prominent than Bitcoin (BTC) in recent days. At this point, as institutions are rapidly switching from Bitcoin to ETH, million-dollar purchases are coming one after another. This suggests that Ethereum is gaining bullish momentum amid rising institutional inflows. Cryptocurrency market analysis firm 10X Research has noted in its new analysis that Ethereum is currently trading above both its 7-day and 30-day moving averages, indicating strong bullish momentum. ETH gained 3.6% last week, driven by $148.5 million in ETF inflows. BlackRock’s spot ETH ETF ETHA remains the market leader with $4.6 billion in assets under management…

EthereumJul 10

Heidelberger Beteiligungsholding AG Begins Acquiring SQD Tokens and Prepares to Rename as SQD.AI Strategies AG

Frankfurt, July 2, 2025 – Heidelberger Beteiligungsholding AG has announced that it has commenced its strategic accumulation of SQD tokens. The German investment firm, whose shares are traded on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ticker: IPOK), will soon be renamed SQD.AI Strategies AG, indicating its commitment to backing SQD’s data network. The acquisition of SQD tokens initiated by Heidelberger Beteiligungsholding includes a combination of OTC deals and market purchases, signaling the start of a broader long-term investment strategy. For the fiscal year 2025, the company plans to raise up to €50 million to acquire, hold, and stake SQD tokens, reinforcing its…

MarketsJul 10

Rex-Osprey spot Solana ETF doubles cumulative inflows to $41M on July 8

The first US-listed spot Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF) received $21 million of net inflows on July 8, lifting its running total to $41.2 million, based on Farside Investors’ data. The one-day addition to the Rex-Osprey’s Solana + Staking ETF (SSK) 104% of the $20.2 million raised over the previous three trading sessions, effectively doubling net inflows. Falling short of BTC and ETH SSK began trading on July 2 with a 0.75% management fee, triple the 0.25% headline charge that BlackRock and Fidelity levy on their Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) products. Comparing the first four trading days for each asset…

AltcoinsJul 10

Crypto exchanges and providers thrive 6 months into EU's MiCA regulation

Six months into the enforcement of the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), nearly 40 crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) have been authorized to operate across the EU. The list includes several traditional financial institutions, fintech platforms, and crypto-native firms that now benefit from the licensing rules. The regulation began applying to CASPs in June 2024 to replace the by-country laws that countries within the bloc had been using with a more unified framework. It allows firms to port their licenses across the European Economic Area and scale their services legally across borders. Authorized providers now available in nine countries…

RegulationJul 10

Blazpay and Onmi AR Unite to Elevate Web3 Gaming Experience

Blazpay, a cutting-edge decentralized payment infrastructure provider, has partnered with Onmi AR, an advanced augmented reality (AR) role-playing game (RPG) that delivers a fusion of worldwide exploration with real-world benefits. The collaboration aims to redefine GameFi and broader Web3 gaming sector. The platform shared the details of this joint effort in a recent social media post on X. We’re excited to announce our partnership with @onmi_ar – the treasure map AR RPG bringing immersive storytelling, global exploration, and real-world rewards to Web3. 🤝 Together, Blazpay x Onmi are charting a new course in GameFi — blending augmented reality, narrative… pic.twitter.com/lRKCBBqJGs…

GameFiJul 10

Why Ethereum Layer-2 Arbitrum Is Built to Power AAA Games: Offchain Labs CEO

The flexibility of Arbitrum’s tech stack may be gaining traction on Wall Street through Robinhood and its stock tokenization push, but the Ethereum layer-2 scaling network’s qualities should eventually make it a go-to hub for game developers, according to Offchain Labs CEO Steven Goldfeder. In an interview, Goldfeder said that companies like Xai Games and Proof of Play are leveraging Arbitrum’s architecture to create custom blockchains for gaming, showcasing how the Nintendos of the world may one day use Arbitrum for crypto-powered experiences. “Gaming is super strong on Arbitrum,” he told Decrypt. “We’re seeing top game builders building on-chain, which…

BlockchainJul 10

Bitcoin Surges Ahead as Strategy Stock Lags

Disclaimer: The analyst who wrote this piece owns shares of Strategy (MSTR). Since the start of this month, a growing divergence has emerged between bitcoin BTC$109,155.72 and bitcoin-HODLer Strategy (MSTR). While bitcoin has climbed approximately 13%, nearing the $110,000 mark, MSTR shares have slipped 3%, trading around $372. This performance gap has become more pronounced since mid-May and raises questions about market sentiment toward the company that pioneered the bitcoin treasury strategy for corporations. Despite playing a leading role in this movement, Strategy’s stock has not mirrored bitcoin’s latest rally. One key factor is the rapid increase in the number…

BitcoinJul 10

Solana ETFs See $78M Inflows as Interest in Altcoin Investment Products Grows

Three Solana-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listed in the U.S. have quietly pulled in $78 million over the past month, reflecting rising interest in altcoin-backed investment products despite the outsized dominance of bitcoin and ether (ETH) in ETF markets. The Solana REX-Osprey SOL + Staking ETF (SSK), which launched July 2, has already attracted over $41 million in assets under management, according to Bloomberg Intelligence. Meanwhile, Volatility Shares’ leveraged Solana ETF (SOLT) has accumulated $69 million year-to-date, and its regular Solana ETF (SOLZ) holds $23 million. “It’s all much smaller than btc or eth but lot of green numbers = good,”…

EthereumJul 10

Former World Bank President David Malpass Makes Special Statements on Interest Rate Cuts, the Fed, and the US Economy

Former World Bank President and Purdue University School of Business International Finance Expert David Malpass criticized the FED's interest rate policy on the Squawk Box program he attended on CNBC. Malpass said the Fed's interest rates are “still too high” and are holding back growth in the U.S. economy. Malpass criticized Fed Chairman Jerome Powell’s statement that Trump’s tariffs had raised inflation expectations and delayed interest rate cuts. Malpass described Powell’s assessment, made in Europe, as “contextual but distracting,” adding, “The real problem is that the Fed is still keeping interest rates too high.” Stating that the European Central Bank…

MarketsJul 10

Adds Space and Time (SXT)

In the dynamic and ever-evolving world of digital assets, institutional movements often signal significant shifts and emerging trends. Grayscale Investments, a titan in the cryptocurrency investment space, has once again captured the market’s attention with its latest strategic update. As part of its June quarterly rebalance, Grayscale announced a pivotal addition to its Crypto Sectors Index: Space and Time (SXT). This move is more than just a portfolio adjustment; it’s a powerful endorsement of the burgeoning decentralized data landscape and a testament to the continuous evolution of the Web3 ecosystem. Understanding the Grayscale Crypto Index: Why Does Inclusion Matter? Grayscale…

AltcoinsJul 10