Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs added billions of dollars last week, propelling assets under management for crypto investment vehicles to an all-time high of $138 billion.
The surge in activity is thought to be the result of “looser monetary policy and the Republican party’s clean sweep in the recent U.S. elections,” according to a report by CoinShares.
Meanwhile, options trading on BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) ETF launches Tuesday, with Nasdaq’s Head of ETP Listings calling the move “very exciting for investors.”
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Add Billions, Breaking Record for Crypto Products
Investors pumped another $2.2 billion into crypto funds last week, led by Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in the U.S.
Options on BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Will Launch Tuesday
Nasdaq confirmed to Decrypt that options on BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF will begin Tuesday, following CFTC and OCC moves.
Laptop Used to Trace Bitcoin Stolen From Bitfinex Headed to Smithsonian
A 2019 MacBook Pro is being put in a museum about the U.S. monetary system as it helped seize $3.6 billion worth of Bitcoin.
Hedera Price Jumps on Rumors Brian Brooks Could Get Another Trump Nod
Hedera's HBAR token shot up by double digits Tuesday morning on rumors that board member Brian Brooks is shortlisted to succeed Gary Gensler at the SEC.
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“To me, contextualized within the diversity of forms of money over the last four millennia, the laptop and the cryptocurrency it represents look less like a radical departure from the past and instead like a continuation of human beings defining and redefining value relative to the world around them.”
Maplestory Universe Begins 2nd Pioneer Test With Exclusive Events and Rewards
What is MapleStory Universe?
MapleStory Universe is a virtual world ecosystem designed to host a variety of applications built on the backbone of the legendary MapleStory IP. It serves as a hub for creativity, collaboration, and community engagement, supported by integral components that form a comprehensive ecosystem.
The MapleStory IP boasts over 250 million+ registered users globally. With its varying content and extensive resource pool from 21 years of live operations, MapleStory Universe is building a robust ecosystem filled with items that can be NFT-ized and strong community features. As a franchise with $5B+ USD in lifetime revenue, it’s ideal for blockchain integration.
The First-Ever Open Beta, The 2nd Pioneer Test Is Just Around the Corner
The 2nd Pioneer Test Begins November 20, Running for 10 Days to Ensure Ecosystem Stability
Exclusive Events Offer Rewards Equivalent to 5 Million NXPC
🎮️ GG: Telegram Crypto Game ‘Notcoin’ Launches ‘Not Pixel Battle’ Art Competition
Not Pixel Battle is a Telegram-based pixel art tournament that offers prizes for players, including the game’s upcoming PX token.
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🎭️ SCENE: Musician Imogen Heap Is Offering AI-Powered ‘Songs as a Service’
The musician has partnered with blockchain-powered AI startup Jen to launch a voice model and StyleFilter based on her musical output.
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📹️ WATCH: Midnight is Building Data Protection for 'Literally any Application Running On-Chain'
Anthony Day, Head of Strategy and Marketing for Midnight, joined Decrypt's Stephen Graves at Web Summit to explain why everything from DeFi to gaming needs programmable data privacy.
🎓️ LEARN: What is Dogecoin? The Original Meme Coin Explained
Dogecoin is a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency based on a popular Internet meme. The token started off as a joke, but it's become a serious proposition.
