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“VanEck and ARK 21Shares have filed for the first-ever Ether (ETH) spot Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) in the United States. The filings with the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission disclose that ARK21Shares Ethereum ETF will directly hold ETH to track its performance.”

Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest declares itself as the top candidate for potential SEC approval for a Bitcoin ETF, competing against BlackRock’s recent spot BTC ETF application. Analysts argue that Ark Invest holds an advantage due to an earlier submission date, while the outcome of approval remains uncertain.

Bitcoin whales accumulated nearly 60,000 BTC during a recent 10% price correction, according to a report by Santiment. As altcoins experience market turbulence, Bitcoin’s dominance reaches 50% for the first time since April 2021, suggesting bear market characteristics and investors shifting funds into safe-haven large-cap coins.

“Bitcoin’s 3% rise past the $27,300 mark is attributed to the plunging supply of Bitcoin on exchanges. This dwindling supply signals traders’ confidence in Bitcoin’s potential for long-term holding, while institutional interest continues to grow. However, the market remains predominantly fearful according to the Fear & Greed Index.”

“Franklin Templeton has applied to the SEC to launch a Bitcoin (BTC) spot exchange traded fund, joining several major financial institutions in a similar move. While the SEC’s decision is pending, Franklin Templeton’s ETF is structured as a trust, raising questions over the ability of such funds to handle the volatility of the crypto markets.”

“Crypto giant Coinbase unveils its lending platform targeted to institutional investors amidst turbulent crypto market conditions. Meanwhile, Google’s new ad policy will allow promotion of blockchain-based NFT gaming, hinting at further acceptance of digital assets.”

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.

“Crypto infrastructure provider Qredo is reportedly laying off around 50 staff members, including key executives, reducing the firm’s headcount to around 130. The layoffs are part of a resizing strategy, an attempt to endure the difficult crypto market while refocusing efforts to save approximately 50% of its expenses.”

“Bitcoin (BTC) holdings on centralized exchanges have decreased by 4%, reflecting a growing trend of traders using private wallets. This shift may mitigate massive sell-offs, but also raises concerns for new users dependent on exchanges. Recent security breaches have foregrounded the need for self-custody measures, as the crypto market undergoes a key metamorphosis.”

Bitcoin’s recent departures from centralized exchanges could suggest a bullish outlook or indicate trust in custody solutions. However, SEC regulatory actions, declining buyer interest, and lower daily volumes suggest traders may be reluctant to actively trade the asset.

EDX Markets, a major institutional crypto exchange, is partnering with regulated platform Anchorage Digital. The goal of this collaboration is to bridge traditional finance and the digital asset landscape with the launch of EDX Clearinghouse. This initiative aims to enhance security, governance, risk, and compliance solutions in cryptocurrency.

This week in the crypto world saw a tumultuous phase as the SEC continues its litigation against Ripple Labs, while Bitcoin and Ethereum prices took a plunge. However, there are signs of hope as the EU welcomes its first Bitcoin ETF, and Coinbase gets regulatory approval for offering Bitcoin and Ethereum futures contracts.

“The ‘Greed & Fear’ index signifies a significant shift in the crypto sector, where recent Bitcoin resilience and optimistic judicial proceedings with the SEC indicate a promising future. Despite potential hurdles such as changing “custody rule” and the threat of quantum computers, Bitcoin’s technological prowess remains untouchable, fuelling innovation and unrestricted transactions.”

“Jacobi Asset Management has launched Europe’s first spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), now trading under the ticker “BCOIN” on Euronext Amsterdam. The fund’s custody responsibilities are undertaken by Fidelity Digital Assets. Meanwhile, recent research by Coinbase suggests a strong investment case for bitcoin, considering current global macro uncertainties.”