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PUPS token plummets 40% amid BRC-20, Runes hype

Altcoins

The BRC-20 token PUPS experienced a significant drop of about 40% in the past 24 hours and is now at a market cap of $348 million. Despite the recent plunge, trading activity remains high with a volume of $42.2 million, though this marks a decrease of 6.10% from the previous day, according to data from CoinGecko. PUPS reached its peak price of $95.02 on April 13, 53.5% higher than its current price. Its lowest recorded price was $0.03513 on Jan. 26. Since then, the token’s value has surged by over 125,000%. Over the past week, PUPS has risen by 18.4%,…

Report Unveils a $10.9 Trillion Digital Asset Market by 2030

Blockchain

The landscape of global finance is undergoing a seismic shift, and Chainlink, a leading player in the cryptocurrency space, has recently shared insights that paint a comprehensive picture of this transformation. According to a detailed industry report from consultancy firm Roland Berger, by the year 2030, a significant portion of the world’s value transactions is projected to occur through digital assets. This transition points towards an evolving financial ecosystem that is increasingly leaning towards the digitalization of assets. The report, supported by Chainlink’s analysis, underscores a projected market opportunity worth an estimated $10.9 trillion in real-world asset tokenization by 2030.…

Bitcoin (BTC) Futures Trading Intensifies With Growing Bullish Sentiment

Bitcoin

In a recent development that underscores the growing optimism on the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin (BTC) futures trading has seen a marked increase in activity, driven by a shift in market sentiment toward bullishness. Matrixport, a prominent player in the digital asset space, highlighted the trend in a tweet, noting that Bitcoin’s funding rate had been positive during the last few weeks, as sentiment had shifted more toward bullishness. They mentioned that futures trading positioning had also increased in the last 24 hours, signaling that fast traders (futures traders) were expecting Bitcoin to continue to rally. The positive funding rate for…

ProShares Spot Ethereum ETF Now Has Updated S-1 Application

Ethereum

Key Points: ProShares filed for a spot Ethereum ETF, with BNY Mellon and Coinbase in key roles. The SEC is reviewing NYSE Arca’s proposal to list and trade ProShares spot Ethereum ETF, with a decision expected in 45 days. The timeline for final approvals and the launch of ProShares spot Ethereum ETF remains uncertain. ProShares has submitted an S-1 registration statement for the ProShares spot Ethereum ETF, according to a June 11 filing. ProShares Spot Ethereum ETF Now Has Updated S-1 Application 2 ProShares Spot Ethereum ETF Updated Registration Statement The document elaborates on various participants’ roles in ProShares spot…

FED Chair Jerome Powell Speaks After FED’s Interest Rate Decision – Here’s LIVE Developments

Regulation

After the FED announced that it left interest rates constant, Jerome Powell started his very important press conference at 21:30 Turkey time (UTC+3). Here are all the details from Powell's speech: Inflation has decreased significantly but is still very high. The FED generally expects GDP to slow down from last year's pace. We maintain our restrictive policy stance. The employment growth rate is still strong but slower than in the first quarter. The unemployment rate remains low. Inflation has decreased significantly. The strong immigration rate increased labor force participation. Our economy has made significant progress. The risks to accomplishing the…

Major Investment in Artfi by Sui Foundation Enhances Real-World Art Tokenization

Altcoins

The Sui Foundation has announced a strategic investment in Artfi, a leader in tokenizing real-world art (RWArt). This partnership is heralded as a game-changing move that could reshape the future of real-world assets (RWA) within the blockchain ecosystem. What an exciting development! The Sui Foundation has made a significant investment in Artfi, a pioneering force in Real-World Art tokenization (RWArt). This partnership marks a pivotal moment in the realm of blockchain technology, showcasing the vast opportunities presented by… pic.twitter.com/jLMmpM8qqH — Artfi (@artfiglobal) April 16, 2024 The collaboration between the Sui Foundation and Artfi underscores the increasing interest and potential in…

Arthur Hayes Joins Covalent to Develop Ethereum Wayback Machine for Data Preservation!

Blockchain

Key Points: BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes is now a strategic advisor at Covalent, focusing on the Ethereum Wayback Machine. The Ethereum Wayback Machine aims to store and re-execute temporary blob data, ensuring long-term availability and secure preservation of Ethereum’s historical records. This initiative supports decentralized AI by providing accurate historical data and promoting innovation and transparency in the blockchain community. Arthur Hayes recently announced that he is serving as a strategic advisor at Covalent, helping develop an Ethereum Wayback Machine. This machine will serve as an off-chain blockchain storage system, allowing the re-execution of its temporary Blob data. This initiative…

According to Analysis Firm CryptoQuant Data, Bitcoin Owners Continue to Hodl! Here are the Details

Bitcoin

On-chain data from analytics firm CryptoQuant showed that more than 50% of Bitcoin supply is inactive. BTC Holders Continue to Hold Their Bitcoins This means that the Bitcoins in question have not been moved or exchanged in the tracked wallets, which is a sign of strong long-term belief among holders. This data supports the idea that Bitcoin may see further price gains due to unwavering belief in its future value. Mt. Gox hack and the DMM hack last week, sentiment around Bitcoin remains bullish. Singapore-based QCP Capital noted that there was an increase in trading activities and an optimistic outlook…

Ethereum to 'attack' its all-time high, lead altcoins at 'upwards only' market

Ethereum

The cryptocurrency market is poised for a significant turnaround, which could drive Ethereum (ETH) and altcoins to previous all-time highs. The shift happened as June 12’s U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) data came in lower than expected. According to Michaël van de Poppe, CIO & Founder of MN Trading Consultancy, this could be a “massive sign” for altcoins and Bitcoin (BTC). Notably, the professional trader highlighted finance data as a leading indicator for this bullish stance in a post on X. “The Dollar and Treasury Yields are dropping significantly as the markets are expecting rate cuts to be happening.” —…

Bitcoin, Ethereum Prices Dip as Fed Signals One Rate Cut Ahead in 2024

Regulation

Cryptocurrency prices wavered Wednesday as investors parsed commentary from the Federal Reserve that provided new insight into the U.S. central bank’s fight against inflation. Policymakers’ move to leave interest rates unchanged for an 11th consecutive month was a foregone conclusion, based on movements in Fed futures markets. At its most restrictive position in over 20 years, the Fed kept its benchmark borrowing rate at a range between 5.25% and 5.50%. This month’s release of a so-called “dot plot,” however, suggested shot callers at the U.S. central bank have seen a notable shift in financial conditions since March. The Fed in…