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Crypto exchange Gemini is expanding in India with a $24 million investment, intended to enhance its operational infrastructure. They’re focusing on enlarging their Gurgaon engineering center and hiring Sachin Ranglani, ex-Paytm exec, as their India subsidiary head. This move reflects their commitment to progress within India’s burgeoning crypto market.

“Cryptocurrency investment products recorded two weeks of significant inflows, with last week totaling a robust $78 million. Crypto Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) grew by 37%, reaching $1.1 billion. Europe shouldered 90% of crypto asset inflows, as investor appetite remained varied between different products and regions.”

“Former BitMEX CEO foresees Bitcoin’s price surging to approximately $70,000 in 2024, propelled by potential financial disruptions and an anticipated Bitcoin halving event. Meanwhile, El Salvador launches its maiden sustainable Bitcoin mining pool, and BlackRock nears approval of a Bitcoin ETF – potentially triggering a $650 billion surge in crypto asset management.”

“Venture capital’s declining interest in web3 startups continues, with the sector closing deals around $1.3 billion in Q3 2023, a stark drop from $8 billion per quarter in 2021 and 2022. This trend points towards increasing caution among investors due to the sector’s instability, regulatory concerns, and past fundraising challenges.”

“Bitcoin saw a recent price knock at $28.5K, triggering doubt amongst market observers despite strong market interest. Some traders suggested possibility of ‘upside wick’ fakeout, or sudden price reversal. Meanwhile, upcoming Ethereum Strategy exchange-traded fund by VanEck looks promising, which could offer exposure to cash-settled ETH contracts, amidst cautious vigilance in crypto landscape.”

Investment firm VanEck plans to launch its Ethereum Strategy ETF that accrues capital by investing in Ether futures contracts offering tax benefits to long-term investors. Skepticism remains on whether such a strategy can truly capture Ether’s volatility and growth potential.

“Investment giants, Invesco and Galaxy Digital, are reportedly seeking regulatory approval for their spot Ethereum ETF. This follows prior similar requests like ARK 21Shares and VanEck. The introduction of Ether futures offers traditional investors access to crypto-assets and risk diversification, despite potential market manipulations and challenges in the regulatory approval process.”

“VanEck plans to launch an ETF based on Ethereum futures contracts, a move that could capitalize on burgeoning interest in cryptocurrency investment vehicles. Despite SEC uncertainties, strong market interest and potential investment opportunities persist in Ethereum futures and other altcoins like Biconomy, Bitcoin Minetrix, and LeverFi.”

Tether has made an undisclosed investment in German-based crypto miner, Northern Data Group, potentially involving AI, P2P communications, and data storage solutions. Despite past controversies and questions around its financial management and transparency, this move could signify a turning point for Tether and have significant implications for the blockchain industry.

“While the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region experienced a 50% dip in fintech investments in the first half of 2023, the crypto sector showed a noteworthy increase in investments. Blockchain and crypto businesses captured a significant share in key European markets amidst the global fintech market downturn.”

Amidst a stable market, Bitcoin’s potential shift above $26,500 could stimulate interest in altcoins like TON, XLM, XMR, and MKR. However, a potential decline could present drawbacks for altcoin investments. Meanwhile, negative market conditions could allow long-term investors to build strong portfolios.

“Coinbase’s ‘Go Broad, Go Deep’ global expansion includes acquiring licenses and enhancing market presence in regulatory clear countries like Europe, Canada, Brazil, Singapore, and Australia. It added six new projects to its Base Ecosystem Fund while cryptocurrency startup LBRY battles a legal charge brought by the SEC.”

The race for the first U.S. spot Ether ETF has begun, with proposals from ARK Invest and VanEck to the SEC. Despite regulators’ volatility concerns, these spot crypto ETFs are being supported by maturity in the market and regulated exchanges. Grayscale challenges the SEC’s resistance, while other key players like BlackRock and Fidelity express interest in crypto offerings.

Despite the uncertain regulatory environment and sluggish cryptocurrency markets, nearly 50% of American and European asset managers surveyed by Coalition Greenwich and Amberdata are active in digital assets. The survey reveals optimism in the industry’s future, with 40% expecting 11% annual growth and 25% of firms having a distinct digital assets strategy. Potential opportunities are seen in ETFs, tokenized securities, and centralized exchanges.

Gala Games’ future is questionable due to ongoing legal challenges between Co-founders Wright Thurston and Eric Schiermeyer, concerning allegations of token theft, corporate mismanagement, and misuse of company resources. These disputes have negatively impacted GALA’s market price and investor confidence. Meanwhile, meme coin Sonik Coin is gaining attention with significant pre-sale investments, promising potential returns despite the volatile crypto market conditions.

Hong Kong’s HashKey Group, through HashKey Capital, is taking an interesting approach with its new fund, planning to allocate less than half of its portfolio to Bitcoin and Ethereum. The strategy seems to suggest an increased focus on alternative cryptocurrencies, driven by the weaker performance of the Hong Kong stock market and the rising demand for above-market returns in cryptocurrency.

“The digital asset market lacks widely adopted indexes, posing a challenge for investors. The lack of regulatory support and index adaptation specific to crypto markets hinders investment. The absence of reliable indexes leaves investors aimless in assessing fair values. Professionally managed indexes enhance investor confidence, provide risk management, enhance transparency, and aid in understanding market trends. They play a critical role in attracting institutional investors, increasing liquidity and advancing the asset class maturity.”

The European first-of-its-kind Bitcoin ETF dubs itself as ‘environmental investing’, following the European Union’s environmental, social and governance investing standards. However, critics express scepticism regarding the sustainability of this model due to Bitcoin’s massive energy consumption. These contrasting stories capture the dynamism of the crypto market.