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ProShares to Launch First Ether ETF and Blended Crypto Funds
ProShares is set to launch the first-ever ETF focused on ether, along with two blended ETFs that offer exposure to both bitcoin and ether, on October 2, 2023. These new ETFs aim to provide a more accessible and regulated avenue for investors to gain exposure to cryptocurrencies, without the need for a separate crypto custodian or wallet.
BRC-20 Bitcoin Tokens Surpass $1 Billion Market Cap
BRC-20 Bitcoin tokens reached a market capitalization of $1 billion, with notable tokens like ORDI, NALS, VMPX, PEPE, and MEME experiencing price variance of between +11% and -55%. The token standard uses Ordinals and Inscriptions to manage token contracts, minting, and transfers on the Bitcoin blockchain.
US Crypto Crackdown Hurts USD Coin
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire has blamed the declining market capitalization of USD Coin (USDC) on the cryptocurrency crackdown by US regulators. Allaire cited global concern about the US banking system and regulatory environment as major factors.
Cryptocurrency Soars in Q1 2023
CoinGecko's Q1 2023 Crypto Industry Report shows Bitcoin as the best-performing asset, with a gain of 72.4%. DeFi and NFTs have also surged, while stablecoins saw a drop in market cap due to Binance USD shutdown and USDC depeg. The overall market capitalization reached $1.2 trillion at the end of Q1.
Ether Surges to Over $1,900 Ahead of Staking Withdrawals
Ether breaks $1,900 for the first time in over seven months, ahead of the Ethereum Shanghai hard fork that will allow stakers to withdraw their ETH. The recent price increase may be driven by expectations of the Federal Reserve easing its quantitative tightening efforts and increased demand for Ether due to more flexible staking options.
Bitcoin Flips Visa Again
Bitcoin (BTC) market valuation surpassed Visa's after a near 50% price increase in 2023. BTC has "flipped" the payment giant three times.
Cardano Elbows Ripple to Take 6th Position, Thanks to Heightened Development Activity
Cardano (ADA) has been scaling the heights because it is now the sixth-largest cryptocurrency after dethroning Ripple (XRP) with a market capitalization of $20.71 billion, according to CoinMarketCap.
Bitcoin’s Dominance Skyrockets as Market Capitalization Tops $1 Trillion
On-chain metrics provider Santiment believes Bitcoin’s dominance and price have been driven by a surge in token circulation.
Ethereum’s Market Capitalization of $500 Billion Will Need To Double to Flip That of Bitcoin
Ethereum’s remarkable bull run has pushed its market capitalization to the $500 billion level for the first time.
Theta Makes Its Way to Top 10 Crypto by Market Cap
Theta is now ranked among the top ten cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, occupying the ninth spot.
Bitcoin is Now Worth More Than Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway with a Market Value of $540 Billion
The price surge past $29,000 has made BTC worth more valuable than Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway.
Tether’s Market Cap Surges By $1 Billion in Just 9 Days to Hit $19 Billion
The market capitalization of leading stablecoin Tether (USDT) has been on a roller coaster ride after surging by $1 billion in a record 9 days to hit $19 billion.
Bitcoin Will Rise to Over $1 Trillion In Next Ten Years, Tesla Investor’s BTC Value Prediction
Bitcoin has had a rollercoaster year amid the COVID-19 pandemic markets rollercoaster but has ultimately persevered adding over 40% to its price exceeding $200 billion in market capitalization.
Winklevoss Says Bitcoin Price to Reach $500,000 — Why BTC is Better than Gold and Oil
Tyler Winklevoss advocates that Bitcoin (BTC) is headed towards a markup of $500,000 in price and that it will be the preferred safe-haven asset by investors.
Chainlink Flippens Bitcoin Cash by Market Cap, DeFi Push May Take LINK Price Even Higher
Despite a slight correction seen in the last few days, Chainlink (LINK) has continued to rally higher, reaching another new all-time-high, almost reaching $17.