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2024-05-30 19:49:58 BlackRock files amended S-1 registration statement for upcoming Ethereum ETF with more disclosures

BlackRock filed an amended registration statement for its proposed Ethereum fund, marking the latest move as firms work to list and trade their products. The world's largest asset manager filed its amended S-1 registration statement almost a week after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved 19b-4 forms for eight Ethereum ETFs, including BlackRock's proposed iShares Ethereum Trust. Issuers still need their S-1 statements to become effective before trading can begin.

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2024-05-30 08:02:32 Mastercard launches P2P crypto network, vanity address system

Mastercard is launching a peer-to-peer platform for cryptocurrency users in Europe and Latin America. The Mastercard Crypto Credential network, which is in pilot mode, supports transactions on Bit2Me, Lirium and Mercado Bitcoin exchanges, enabling cross-border payments across the Atlantic, Mastercard said Wednesday in a statement. The P2P platform’s rollout forms part of the payments company's push to leverage digital assets for cross-border payments, a growing payments services sector.

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2024-05-29 18:57:36 Metaplanet to invest additional ¥250 million in Bitcoin amid staggering stock growth

Japan-based Metaplanet has announced plans to purchase an additional ¥250 million (approximately $1.6 million) worth of Bitcoin. The move has been approved by the company’s board and continues Metaplanet’s aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy. Once this purchase is completed, Metaplanet’s Bitcoin holdings will increase significantly from its current 117.72 BTC — valued at ¥1.2 billion ($7.7 million).

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2024-05-28 19:12:37 Ethereum on track for best month since February with 30% rise in May

Data from Coinglass shows that Ethereum has experienced a remarkable surge in May, rising nearly 30% with a few days remaining. This marks Ethereum’s best monthly performance since February when it jumped 46%. This recovery is significant, especially considering the 17% drop it faced in April. A key factor in May’s rebound is the approval of the Ethereum ETF 19-b filings, which has bolstered investor confidence. Historical data from Coinglass indicates that May is typically Ethereum’s strongest month, with an average gain of 31%.

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2024-05-28 10:41:45 Crypto wallet linked to Donald Trump hits $10 million in value: Arkham

A crypto wallet linked to former President and leading Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump holds around $10 million worth of assets. The wallet holds $7.12 million worth of MAGA tokens, known by its ticker, according to blockchain data tracker Arkham Intelligence. The MAGA tokens were originally puchased with wrapped ether on Uniswap, Arkham noted. The wallet also holds 463.441 ETH ($1.84 million) and 1 million tokens of MAGA VP (MVP) valued at around $509,000.

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2024-05-27 19:55:01 Ether price nears $4,000 as market awaits Ethereum ETFs going live

The price of ether is rallying toward the $4,000 mark just days after eight Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) were approved and ahead of their pending launches. Ether has risen to its current value of $3,932, up around 3.4% over the last 24 hours, and up 35% over the last fortnite, according to The Block's Price Page. It was last above the $4,000 mark in March.

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2024-05-27 07:40:32 Hedge Funds Adopt Net Short Positions on BTC and ETH Futures, Kaiko Analysis Reveals

The report suggests that the net short status represents a broader sentiment among hedge funds, which might be driven by various hedging strategies rather than outright pessimism about the cryptocurrencies’ future values. Kaiko’s study highlights this trend as the derivatives market, particularly perpetual futures, continues to be a significant arena for high-risk speculation and price discovery in the crypto sector.

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2024-05-26 07:25:27 Donald Trump declares US must not settle for ‘second place’ in crypto industry

The United States must not settle for anything but top place in the cryptocurrency industry, according to former U.S. president Donald Trump. “I am very positive and open minded to cryptocurrency companies, and all things related to this new and burgeoning industry,” he claimed, before taking aim at the current president, Joe Biden, whom he is up against in the 2024 presidential race, with the US election day scheduled on November 4.

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2024-05-25 10:56:52 OKX withdraws VASP license application in Hong Kong

OKX announced it has withdrawn its VASP license application in Hong Kong on Friday. In a statement, the crypto exchange cited “careful consideration” of its business strategy as the motivation for the decision without elaborating further on the reasons why. OKX was unable to expand on the statement when asked by The Block.

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2024-05-23 20:29:57 Grayscale launches two new trusts investing in NEAR and STX

Crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments launched two new investment trusts for diversified crypto exposure. Grayscale Near Trust and Grayscale Stacks Trust opened on May 23, allowing individual and institutional accredited investors to access daily subscriptions. One trust is exclusively invested in NEAR, which supports the Near Protocol, while the other trust is exclusively invested in STX, which is part of the Bitcoin Layer 2 Stacks, according to a Thursday release.

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