Between revolutionary announcements, technological developments and regulatory turbulence, the crypto ecosystem continues to prove that it is both a territory of limitless innovation and a field of regulatory and economic battles. Here is a summary of the most notable news from the past week around Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance and Solana, etc.
Bitcoin Hashrate Reaches All-Time High
Bitcoin's hashrate has reached an all-time high, demonstrating miners' resilience and confidence in the crypto despite post-Halving concerns. The total computing power deployed has surpassed its previous records, supported by technological advancements and a recent increase in the price of BTC. These factors helped offset the reduction in block rewards, thereby strengthening the mining ecosystem. This performance underlines the robustness of Bitcoin and reassures investors about its long-term fundamentals.
BlackRock invests $10 million in Ethereum for its new ETF
BlackRock, the asset management giant, is preparing to launch an Ethereum ETF, following the success of its Bitcoin ETF. The company invested $10 million to purchase Ether to create a fund with an initial net asset value of $10 million. The ETF, which will trade under the ETHA ticket, will have Bank of New York Mellon as custodian and Coinbase as holder of the underlying Ether. The ETF's launch is expected as early as the end of June, according to Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas.
XRP ETF: Approval imminent, according to Ripple
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced at the Consensus 2024 conference that approval of an XRP ETF is inevitable, despite current regulatory challenges. This prediction follows that of Standard Chartered which anticipates an XRP ETF launch by 2025. Although this crypto is currently down, trading below $0.549, the optimism around the ETF could be a game-changer. Regulatory clarity remains crucial, and a favorable ruling for Ripple in its legal battle against the SEC could accelerate institutional adoption of XRP.
Binance's Changpeng Zhao Jailed for 4 Months
The founder of the crypto exchange Binance, Changpeng Zhao, was incarcerated for four months in a low-security federal prison in Lompoc, California, after admitting his responsibility in money laundering operations via his platform. This sentence, shorter than the three years requested by prosecutors, marks a decisive turning point for the crypto sector. Zhao expressed regret and acknowledged the importance of regulatory compliance. Binance's future, under new management, is full of uncertainty.
Bitcoin: The frenzied accumulation of institutional investors resumes
Large institutional investors are reiterating their Bitcoin accumulation strategy, reminiscent of the pre-bull rally period of 2020. Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, reported strong activity similar to that seen before the price surge in late 2020, with daily transactions exceeding a billion dollars. Although volatility is moderate, this accumulation could herald a new bull cycle. Analysts differ on the immediate consequences, but many anticipate that Bitcoin could break through the $69,000 resistance, setting the stage for new highs.
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