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Crypto Investment Products Saw Nearly $2B in Inflows Last Week: CoinShares
Crypto investment products took on nearly $2 billion in inflows last week, according to a new report from CoinShares. Bitcoin (BTC) led investment activity at over $1.97 billion of inflows, as U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs picked up some steam since mid-May after a dismal few weeks in April. Ether has also seen its best week since March with nearly $70 million in inflows. CoinDesk's Helene Braun presents "The Chart of the Day."
U.S. House Approves Crypto FIT21 Bill; Sam Bankman-Fried Being Moved to New Prison
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as the U.S. House of Representatives has approved FIT21, a wide-reaching bill to establish oversight and regulations for the crypto industry. Plus, U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs have reached a new record by holdings on Wednesday with more than 850,000 BTC in custody. And, Sam Bankman-Fried is being relocated to a new prison.
APAC Demand for Crypto Exposure Remains High Despite Hong Kong ETFs' Soft Debut
Data tracked by Kaiko shows that the combined volume of Hong Kong ETFs on the first day of trading reached $12.7 million, significantly lower than the $4.6 billion scored by U.S.-based spot bitcoin ETF products. Despite the slow first day of Hong Kong ETFs, Kaiko notes that overall APAC demand for crypto exposure remains robust, as filings with the U.S. SEC revealed that a Hong Kong-based asset manager is the largest holder of BlackRock's IBIT fund. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
Bitcoin ETFs Are Still 'Wildly Successful': Kraken Head of Strategy
Kraken Head of Strategy Thomas Perfumo weighs in on overall performance across the crypto market and potential approval of spot Ether ETFs in the U.S. Plus, insights on growth in the DeFi space.
Hong Kong Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Have Soft Debut; What Indonesia’s Election Means for Crypto
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as Hong Kong’s bitcoin and ether ETFs failed to lift off on their trading debut, coming dramatically under initial expectations. Plus, MicroStrategy (MSTR) doubles down on their bitcoin bag, and what Indonesia’s presidential election could mean for crypto.
Polymarket Traders Bet on Fed Rate Cuts; Bitcoin Spot ETFs Register Five-Day Withdrawals Streak
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as U.S.-based spot bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds registered cumulative outflows of $4.3 million, extending the four-day run of withdrawals ahead of the halving. Plus, traders on Polymarket bet on the number of potential Fed rate cuts this year and Tether expands its USDT to the TON Network.
Spot Crypto ETFs in Hong Kong Have 'Strong Attachments' to China: OSL Exec
OSL Executive Director and Head of Regulatory Affairs Gary Tiu discusses the ties between spot crypto ETF products in Hong Kong and the Chinese market. Plus, what the connection means for Hong Kong's "unique place within...the map of China," Tiu said.
What Happens to the Spot Ether ETF if ETH Is Deemed a Security in Hong Kong?
Gary Tiu, Executive Director and Head of Regulatory Affairs at OSL, discusses what it means for spot ETH ETFs in Hong Kong if ether is deemed a security and why the outcomes would be different from the U.S. For spot crypto ETFs in Hong Kong, whether the underlying asset is a security, "in itself is not a deal killer," Tiu said.
Hong Kong's 'Mind Boggling' Journey to Bitcoin and Ether ETFs
OSL Executive Director and Head of Regulatory Affairs Gary Tiu weighs in on the state of spot bitcoin and ether ETFs in Hong Kong and how long it will take for the products to reach the final stage of approval, and be available for traders.
Are Bitcoin ETFs Driving BTC Demand? Bored Ape NFT Prices Down 90% From Peak
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including a research report from broker Canaccord Genuity that says ETFs are driving additional demand for the underlying cryptocurrencies. Plus, insights on TON Foundation's Open League reward program and the tank in Bored Ape NFT prices.
