📰 British man recovers £3.3M in Bitcoin lost for over a decade 🗓️ Sep 08 2026 07:15 UTC A British Bitcoin investor has recovered 61 BTC worth roughly £3.3 million after losing access to the coins for more than 12 years following the collapse of early UK exchange Intersango. LBC reported that the investor, identified only as Chris,… ➤ A British investor successfully recovered 61 BTC, valued at approximately £3.3 million, after losing access to them for over a decade due to the collapse of the Intersango exchange in 2014. ➤ The recovery was facilitated by lawyers from CEL Solicitors, who gathered extensive documentation to prove ownership and navigated legal proceedings, primarily through negotiation. ➤ This case highlights the potential for recovering lost crypto assets held by defunct exchanges and suggests that over 5,500 BTC may still be linked to former Intersango users, requiring individual claimants to prove ownership. #bitcoin #intersango #celsolicitors #cryptocurrencyrecovery #ukexchange #lostbitcoin #assetrecovery #legalclaim #financiallitigation #ownership 🔗 Read more at:

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British man recovers £3.3M in Bitcoin lost for over a decade

A British Bitcoin investor has recovered 61 BTC worth roughly £3.3 million after losing access to the coins for more than 12 years following the c...

📰 ERC-3643 vs ERC-20: 5 Permissioned Standards for RWAs 🗓️ Aug 25 2026 09:01 UTC - Tobi Opeyemi Amure Compare ERC-3643, ERC-1400, ERC-1404, ERC-7518 and ERC-20 for tokenized real-world assets: identity checks, transfer restrictions and automated compliance. ➤ The article compares five permissioned token standards (ERC-3643, ERC-1400, ERC-1404, ERC-7518, and ERC-20 with extensions) for tokenizing real-world assets (RWAs), focusing on features like identity checks, transfer restrictions, and automated compliance. ➤ It highlights ERC-3643 as purpose-built for permissioned assets, integrating identity and compliance, while ERC-20 requires external systems for these controls. ➤ The choice of standard depends on asset type, regulatory requirements, investor restrictions, blockchain compatibility, and integration needs for institutional RWAs. #erc3643 #erc20 #permissionedtokenstandards #realworldassets #rwa #tokenization #compliance #identitychecks #transferrestrictions #institutionalrwas 🔗 Read more at:

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ERC-3643 vs ERC-20: 5 Permissioned Standards for RWAs

Compare ERC-3643, ERC-1400, ERC-1404, ERC-7518 and ERC-20 for tokenized real-world assets: identity checks, transfer restrictions and automated com...

📰 RWA deposits triple to $7.4B as DeFi activity falls 🗓️ Aug 24 2026 09:22 UTC - Olivia Stephanie RWA deposits reached $7.4 billion as tokenized asset trading and collateral use expanded despite a broader decline across DeFi markets. ➤ RWA deposits surged to $7.4 billion in Q2 2026, more than tripling year-over-year, despite a broader decline in DeFi activity. ➤ Tokenized asset spot volume increased significantly, with a notable rise in tokenized equities and perpetual futures, while Ethereum remains the dominant ecosystem for RWA collateral. ➤ The growth is seen as structural, driven by financial utility rather than market cycles, though challenges remain in liquidity, regulation, and platform profitability. #rwadeposits #defi #tokenizedassets #coinshares #tokenterminal #ethereum #treasury #privatecredit #perpetualfutures #tokenizedequities 🔗 Read more at:

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RWA deposits triple to $7.4B as DeFi activity falls

RWA deposits reached $7.4 billion as tokenized asset trading and collateral use expanded despite a broader decline across DeFi markets.

📰 Coinbase selects Chainlink as its official oracle infrastructure powering Tokenized Stocks 🗓️ Aug 24 2026 17:36 UTC - Maria Nikolova Coinbase has selected Chainlink as its official oracle infrastructure powering its newly launched Tokenized Stocks, unlocking utility and distribution across the Base DeFi ecosystem. ➤ Coinbase has launched Tokenized Stocks on the Base DeFi ecosystem, utilizing Chainlink as its official oracle infrastructure for real-time pricing data. ➤ This integration allows tokenized equities to be used as collateral in DeFi protocols, enabling users to earn yield and borrow against U.S. stocks. ➤ The move signifies a major step in bridging traditional finance and DeFi, making tokenized stocks more accessible and composable within the broader crypto ecosystem. #coinbase #chainlink #tokenizedstocks #basedefi #oracleinfrastructure #equities #onchainutility #alpacas #adgmframework #yield 🔗 Read more at:

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Coinbase selects Chainlink as its official oracle infrastructure powering Tokenized Stocks

Coinbase has selected Chainlink as its official oracle infrastructure powering its newly launched Tokenized Stocks, unlocking utility and distribut...

📰 Germany MiCA Crypto Regulation Advances with 79 Authorized Entities 🗓️ Aug 24 2026 11:15 UTC Germany MiCA crypto regulation leads EU with 79 authorized firms, shaping the landscape for digital assets and Ethereum investment sentiment. ➤ Germany has authorized 79 entities under the EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, leading the bloc with six newly added banks. ➤ This expansion signals a more welcoming regulatory climate in Germany, potentially influencing investor sentiment towards digital assets like Ethereum, despite current market caution. ➤ The German precedent may accelerate MiCA authorizations in other EU states, impacting the broader European digital asset infrastructure and Ethereum's market trajectory. #germany #mica #cryptoregulation #ethereum #eu #banks #authorizedentities #digitalassets #investorsentiment 🔗 Read more at:

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Germany MiCA Crypto Regulation Advances with 79 Authorized Entities

Germany MiCA crypto regulation leads EU with 79 authorized firms, shaping the landscape for digital assets and Ethereum investment sentiment.

📰 Franklin Templeton’s $726 Million Tokenized Fund Wins SEC Clearance to Enter $872 Billion of ETFs and Mutual Funds 🗓️ Aug 24 2026 12:37 UTC - Generation Infinity The Franklin Templeton tokenized fund SEC clearance lets BENJI sit inside $872B of ETFs and mutual funds as cash and securities lending collateral. ➤ Franklin Templeton's tokenized money market fund, BENJI, has received SEC clearance to be held within traditional ETFs and mutual funds, enabling its use for cash management and collateral. ➤ This landmark decision allows traditional fund complexes to integrate blockchain-based assets, treating blockchain records similarly to book-entry ownership, albeit with specific operational conditions. ➤ The clearance signifies a shift towards tokenization becoming integral to traditional finance infrastructure, with other asset managers and DTCC's settlement plans also noted. #franklintempleton #benji #secclearance #tokenizedfund #etfs #mutualfunds #cashmanagement #securitieslending #blockchain #usgovernmentsecurities 🔗 Read more at:

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Franklin Templeton’s $726 Million Tokenized Fund Wins SEC Clearance to Enter $872 Billion of ETFs and Mutual Funds

The Franklin Templeton tokenized fund SEC clearance lets BENJI sit inside $872B of ETFs and mutual funds as cash and securities lending collateral.

📰 Hyperliquid Price Prediction: HYPE Jumps 37% as New Crypto ChainSpin Raises $120K With Its Casino Already Live 🗓️ Aug 24 2026 20:35 UTC Hyperliquid has become one of the standout winners of the latest crypto rebound. HYPE surged from around $58 to above $80 in less than a week, delivering roughly 37% gains as capital rushed back into high-beta altcoins. The move has put $100 firmly into the Hyperliquid price pred... ➤ Hyperliquid (HYPE) has seen a significant price surge of approximately 37%, driven by its revenue and token-buyback model, attracting institutional interest. ➤ New crypto project ChainSpin is gaining traction with its presale, raising over $120,000, and features a live casino and sportsbook, aiming for a similar revenue-driven token model. ➤ The article compares ChainSpin's early-stage potential to Hyperliquid's recent success, highlighting the appeal of projects with operational platforms and planned token buyback mechanisms for retail investors. #hyperliquid #hype #chainspin #spin #presale #tokenbuybacks #revenuemodel #cryptorebound #altcoins #casino 🔗 Read more at:

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Hyperliquid Price Prediction: HYPE Jumps 37% as New Crypto ChainSpin Raises $120K With Its Casino Already Live

Hyperliquid has become one of the standout winners of the latest crypto rebound. HYPE surged from around $58 to above $80 in less than a week, deli...

📰 Coinbase Tokenized Stocks Launch on Aerodrome 🗓️ Aug 24 2026 22:20 UTC Coinbase Tokenized Stocks have arrived on Base, with day-one liquidity live on Aerodrome. ➤ Coinbase has launched tokenized stocks on the Base network, available on Aerodrome, representing real equity securities backed 1:1 by underlying shares. ➤ These tokens offer true ownership benefits, including dividends and splits handled on-chain, and are composable within the Base DeFi ecosystem. ➤ The initiative aims to bring the $70 trillion equity market on-chain, providing 24/7 access and efficient execution, with Aerodrome serving as the primary trading and liquidity hub. #coinbasetokenizedstocks #aerodrome #base #equities #defi #tokenization #realworldassets #dividends #custody #liquidity 🔗 Read more at:

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Coinbase Tokenized Stocks Launch on Aerodrome

Coinbase Tokenized Stocks have arrived on Base, with day-one liquidity live on Aerodrome.

📰 SEC Proposes N2bn Capital Requirement, N30m Registration Fee for Crypto Firms 🗓️ Aug 23 2026 23:03 UTC - Chike Onwuegbuchi The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed a new regulatory framework for Nigeria’s digital asset industry, prescribing registration fees of N30 million and minimum capital requirements of up to N2 billion for operators in the rapidly expanding market. ➤ Nigeria's SEC has proposed a new regulatory framework for digital assets, including significant registration fees and capital requirements for crypto firms. ➤ The proposed rules mandate N30 million registration fees and minimum capital of up to N2 billion for various digital asset operators, including RWA tokenization platforms. ➤ These measures aim to strengthen safeguards and establish clearer operational standards for businesses in Nigeria's digital asset ecosystem. #secnigeria #cryptofirms #capitalrequirements #registrationfees #digitalassetindustry #regulatoryframework #realworldassettokenisation #virtualassetserviceproviders #nigeria 🔗 Read more at:

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SEC Proposes N2bn Capital Requirement, N30m Registration Fee for Crypto Firms

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed a new regulatory framework for Nigeria’s digital asset industry, prescribing registrati...

📰 Apex Group, OpenVC Partner Real-World Asset Indices 🗓️ Aug 24 2026 08:50 UTC - Shanny Basar The suite is designed to provide greater transparency to the rapidly evolving real-world asset market. ➤ Apex Group and OpenVC have partnered to develop new real-world asset (RWA) indices, aiming to increase transparency in the rapidly evolving RWA market. ➤ The collaboration combines Apex Group's infrastructure and data with OpenVC's index construction expertise to provide investors with better insights and access to private market investments. ➤ The initiative seeks to establish greater transparency and standardization in private markets, offering reliable benchmarks for evaluating RWA opportunities. #realworldassetindices #apexgroup #openvc #privatemarkets #assetmanagement #transparency #benchmarking #investmentopportunities #data #distribution 🔗 Read more at:

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Apex Group, OpenVC Partner Real-World Asset Indices

The suite is designed to provide greater transparency to the rapidly evolving real-world asset market.

📰 Term Finance Governance Exploit: Why Audited Code Does Not Protect Your DeFi Deposits 🗓️ Aug 23 2026 21:25 UTC Around $8.5 million flowed out of the Ethereum lending protocol Term Finance on August 23, 2026, after an attacker bought a voting majority over the deposit pools. The code itself stayed intact: here is how to judge how easily a DeFi pool can be opened by a vote. ➤ Term Finance, an Ethereum lending protocol, lost $8.5 million due to a governance exploit where an attacker acquired voting majority to withdraw funds. ➤ The exploit highlights that audited code does not prevent such attacks, as the attacker manipulated governance rules rather than exploiting a code vulnerability. ➤ Investors are advised to scrutinize governance structures, particularly voting rights distribution and the presence of timelocks, before depositing funds into DeFi protocols. #termfinance #governanceexploit #defi #lendingprotocol #votingrights #auditedcode #timelock #tornadocash #decentralizedfinance #smartcontract 🔗 Read more at:

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Term Finance Governance Exploit: Why Audited Code Does Not Protect Your DeFi Deposits

Around $8.5 million flowed out of the Ethereum lending protocol Term Finance on August 23, 2026, after an attacker bought a voting majority over th...

📰 Top Crypto Picks for Balanced Investing HBAR, POL, ADA 🗓️ Aug 23 2026 15:45 UTC HBAR focuses on enterprise adoption, tokenization, micropayments, and rising network transaction activity. POL targets Ethereum scaling, cross-chain liquidity, gaming, NFTs, and digital loyalty applications. ADA combines proof-of-stake infrastructure, research-driven development,... ➤ The article discusses three cryptocurrencies (HBAR, POL, ADA) as top picks for a balanced investment portfolio, highlighting their distinct approaches to growth within the crypto space. ➤ Hedera (HBAR) is noted for enterprise adoption, tokenization, and micropayments using a hashgraph consensus system. Polygon (POL) is presented as a solution for Ethereum scaling and cross-chain liquidity, with a focus on gaming and NFTs. ➤ Cardano (ADA) is recognized for its research-driven development, proof-of-stake infrastructure, and growing institutional interest, offering a distinct option for diversification. #hbar #pol #ada #tokenization #enterpriseadoption #ethereumscaling #crosschainliquidity #proofofstake #hashgraph #polygon20 🔗 Read more at:

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Top Crypto Picks for Balanced Investing HBAR, POL, ADA

HBAR focuses on enterprise adoption, tokenization, micropayments, and rising network transaction activity. POL targets Ethereum scaling, cross-chai...

📰 Xenitra Raises A$1.5 Million to Propel High-Margin Sales Growth - Sharecafe 🗓️ Aug 24 2026 00:49 UTC - Sharecafe Team Xenitra Limited (ASX:XEN) has announced it has secured A$1.5 million before costs through a placement of 500,000,000 new fully paid ordinary shares at A$0.003 per share to sophisticated and professional investors. Xenitra specialises in fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), nutraceuticals, over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, and personal care products, leveraging a channel-optimised sales ecosystem including blockchain-enabled tokenised distribution ➤ Xenitra has raised A$1.5 million through a share placement to accelerate high-margin sales growth in FMCG, nutraceuticals, and personal care products. ➤ The company leverages a blockchain-enabled tokenized distribution model in China, with recent successes in its OPAL segment and significant procurement agreements. ➤ Funds will be used for inventory, supplier capacity, e-commerce activation, and onboarding, aiming to convert existing demand into growing, higher-margin sales. #xenitra #tokeniseddistribution #fmcg #a15million #placement #china #rwa #highermarginsales #opalsegment #distributionpartners 🔗 Read more at:

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Xenitra Raises A$1.5 Million to Propel High-Margin Sales Growth - Sharecafe

Xenitra Limited (ASX:XEN) has announced it has secured A$1.5 million before costs through a placement of 500,000,000 new fully paid ordinary shares...

📰 ONDO Price Eyes $0.48 As Ondo Tokenized Stocks Hit 150K Holders 🗓️ Aug 23 2026 22:30 UTC - Mishal Ali ONDO price surges following a technical rebound as Ondo Finance reaches record adoption in tokenized equities. ➤ Ondo Finance's tokenized stocks have surpassed 150,000 unique holders, indicating significant growth in blockchain-based traditional investments. ➤ The ONDO token price is showing strong bullish momentum, with predictions of a potential rise to $0.48. ➤ Ondo Finance aims to leverage its growing holder network to foster adoption and expand its range of on-chain assets. #ondofinance #tokenizedstocks #150kholders #bullishmomentum #priceprediction #blockchainbasedinvestments #etfs #onchainassets 🔗 Read more at:

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ONDO Price Eyes $0.48 As Ondo Tokenized Stocks Hit 150K Holders

ONDO price surges following a technical rebound as Ondo Finance reaches record adoption in tokenized equities.

📰 America is creating a new class of crypto banks - but they aren’t really banks 🗓️ Aug 23 2026 09:00 UTC The next generation of US banks may control trillions in assets without ever offering a checking account or mortgage. ➤ The US is establishing a new category of 'crypto banks' that operate under federal charters but do not offer traditional banking services like checking accounts or loans. ➤ These institutions, such as Circle National Trust, focus on custody, fiduciary administration, stablecoin reserves, and settlement, receiving OCC approval for these specialized functions. ➤ This regulatory shift separates traditional lending functions from asset custody and settlement, potentially impacting bank funding and giving crypto firms greater control over assets. #cryptobanks #occapproval #circle #stablecoinreserves #custody #settlement #nationaltrustbank #tokenmigration #digitalassets #federalcharter 🔗 Read more at:

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America is creating a new class of crypto banks - but they aren’t really banks

The next generation of US banks may control trillions in assets without ever offering a checking account or mortgage.

📰 Bitcoin's Fixed Supply Powers Long-Term 2030 Price Debates - BlockTelegraph 🗓️ Aug 23 2026 10:28 UTC - Michael Peres Bitcoin's long-term value case rests on a fixed monetary policy visible years in advance, with halvings cutting new token issuance on a predetermined schedule. Investors debate how scarcity, adoption, liquidity, and macroeconomic conditions will interact through 2030. Emerging presale projects like Apeing enter conversations about future opportunities as investors weigh established assets against smaller entry points. ➤ Bitcoin's long-term value is debated based on its fixed monetary policy, predictable halvings, and increasing scarcity, with price predictions for 2030 considering adoption, liquidity, and macroeconomic factors. ➤ Emerging presale projects like Apeing are discussed alongside Bitcoin as potential high-return opportunities, offering investors a choice between established assets and smaller entry points with different risk profiles. ➤ The article emphasizes that while Bitcoin's scarcity is a durable feature, demand-side factors like adoption and regulation are less certain, and price predictions serve as scenario-planning tools rather than definitive outcomes. #bitcoin #halving #scarcity #adoption #liquidity #macroeconomicconditions #presaleprojects #apeing #tokenomics #2030priceprediction 🔗 Read more at:

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Bitcoin's Fixed Supply Powers Long-Term 2030 Price Debates - BlockTelegraph

Bitcoin's long-term value case rests on a fixed monetary policy visible years in advance, with halvings cutting new token issuance on a predetermin...

📰 XRP's Escrow-Backed Borrowing and a Washington Deadline: Inside the Token's Most Volatile Week 🗓️ Aug 24 2026 06:27 UTC - Rafael Müller XRP swings 48% weekly amid $1.35B liquidation cascade; Ripple Prime closes $275M notes; Senate vote on crypto clarity set for Sept 15. ➤ XRP experienced significant volatility, swinging 48% weekly due to a large liquidation cascade, while Ripple secured a $275 million debt financing deal not directly backed by XRP holdings. ➤ Regulatory developments in the US, particularly an upcoming Senate vote on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, are a key driver of XRP's price action and market optimism. ➤ Institutional interest is growing, evidenced by ETF inflows and Goldman Sachs' disclosures, alongside Ripple's expansion in payments and the XRP Ledger's development for tokenized assets. #xrp #ripple #volatility #escrow #debtfinancing #regulatoryclarity #senatevote #etfs #xrpledger #tokenizedassets 🔗 Read more at:

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XRP's Escrow-Backed Borrowing and a Washington Deadline: Inside the Token's Most Volatile Week

XRP swings 48% weekly amid $1.35B liquidation cascade; Ripple Prime closes $275M notes; Senate vote on crypto clarity set for Sept 15.

📰 The Standard Reserve's On-Chain Currency Experiment: What New Tricks Are They Playing? | WEEX Crypto News 🗓️ Aug 24 2026 08:22 UTC Using ETH net flow to adjust token issuance, NFTs become bank licenses—how exactly is The Standard ➤ The Standard Reserve is experimenting with an on-chain currency system that adjusts token issuance based on ETH net flow, using NFTs as 'bank licenses' to grant issuance shares. ➤ The protocol utilizes Uniswap v4 hooks for fund flow tracking and employs mechanisms like buybacks, destruction, and exit fees to manage supply and demand. ➤ Despite its innovative approach, the project is experimental, lacks disclosed team members, and faces uncertainties regarding long-term viability and undisclosed key parameters. #thestandardreserve #onchaincurrency #nftbanklicenses #tokenissuance #uniswapv4 #dutchauctions #smartcontracts #experimentalprotocol #standardtoken #bankers 🔗 Read more at:

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The Standard Reserve's On-Chain Currency Experiment: What New Tricks Are They Playing? | WEEX Crypto News

Using ETH net flow to adjust token issuance, NFTs become bank licenses—how exactly is The Standard

📰 Pakistan Opens Crypto Licensing Amid Terror-Financing Risks 🗓️ Aug 24 2026 06:53 UTC - Divya Mistry Pakistan opens crypto licensing as PVARA formalizes virtual assets, but economic hardship, digital-access gaps and terror-financing concerns complicate the country's crypto ambitions. ➤ Pakistan has launched a crypto licensing regime through the Pakistan Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (PVARA) to regulate exchanges and service providers. ➤ The framework aims to formalize the digital asset industry but faces challenges due to limited digital access, economic hardship, and significant concerns about its potential use for terror financing, particularly highlighted by India. ➤ The success of Pakistan's crypto ambitions hinges on its ability to implement robust Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT) controls and demonstrate credible enforcement. #pakistan #cryptolicensing #pvara #terrorfinancing #amlcft #virtualassets #regulatoryframework #digitaleconomy #india #fatf 🔗 Read more at:

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Pakistan Opens Crypto Licensing Amid Terror-Financing Risks

Pakistan opens crypto licensing as PVARA formalizes virtual assets, but economic hardship, digital-access gaps and terror-financing concerns compli...

📰 ETF Inflows Hit $2.6B as Short Squeeze Powers Crypto's Best Week in Months | ethereum.miami 🗓️ Aug 24 2026 01:09 UTC - Ethereum Miami Bitcoin and ether ETFs absorbed $2.6 billion in net inflows last week, the strongest stretch since October. Combined weekly trading volume tripled to $29... ➤ Bitcoin and Ether ETFs saw significant inflows ($2.6 billion) driven by a Treasury buyback adjustment that eased yield pressures and triggered a short squeeze across crypto markets. ➤ The article highlights regulatory developments, including MiCA's scrutiny of DeFi lending and challenges faced by prediction markets, alongside security concerns like cross-chain bridge exploits and AI-driven attacks. ➤ Tokenized equities face potential fragmentation issues similar to the 1960s 'paper crisis' if interoperable standards are not adopted, with Miami's RWA hub status emphasizing the need for standardization. #bitcoinetf #etheretf #treasurybuyback #shortsqueeze #yieldcurve #tokenizedequities #mica #defilending #zcashetf #crosschainbridges 🔗 Read more at:

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ETF Inflows Hit $2.6B as Short Squeeze Powers Crypto's Best Week in Months | ethereum.miami

Bitcoin and ether ETFs absorbed $2.6 billion in net inflows last week, the strongest stretch since October. Combined weekly trading volume tripled ...