Latest from Francisco Rodrigues
DEX Aggregator 1inch Integrates ZKsync to Boost Cross-Chain Swaps
The integration aims to provide faster and cheaper transactions for users.

Blackrock Plans to Launch a Bitcoin ETP in Europe: Bloomberg
The fund would be based in Switzerland and BlackRock could start marketing it as soon as this month, according to the story.

Gold-Backed Cryptocurrencies Surge as Precious Metal Hits Record Amid Trade War Worry
The precious metal has rallied nearly 10% so far this year while most top cryptocurrencies struggled to stay in the green.

Bitcoin to Hit $500K by 2028 as ETFs Ease Access, Volatility Drops: Standard Chartered
The bank expects institutional inflows into spot bitcoin ETFs to grow as volatility drops, leading to significant price appreciation in the long term.

Crypto Daybook Americas: Somber Crypto Market Eyes Slow Progress on U.S. Bitcoin Reserve
Your day-ahead look for Feb. 5, 2025

Sol Strategies Bolsters Solana Holdings to Near 190,000 SOL Worth More Than $40M
The Canadian investment company, led by former Valkyrie Investments co-founder Leah Wald, has also acquired validators on other blockchains and holds some BTC.

Blockchain Firm Neptune Digital Assets Adds DOGE to Its Bitcoin Accumulation Strategy
The publicly traded company plans on accumulating other cryptocurrencies through its Sygnum credit line..

CME's Monthly Crypto Volumes Hits Record High in January, Surges 180%
The surge to hit a new record was partly fueled by the popularity of micro bitcoin and ether futures contracts.

Jupiter’s Acquisition Spree, Buyback Plan Spark Solana Ecosystem Dominance Concerns
While some view it as a positive move for long-term growth, others worry it could lead to monopolistic behavior and harm innovation in the Solana ecosystem.

MicroStrategy Adds 10.1K Bitcoin to Holdings, Launches Preferred Stock Sale for Additional Buying Power
It's the 12th consecutive week the company has purchased bitcoin.

