đ¨ Bitcoin ETFs Reignite with Strong Inflows as $BTC Nears $100K
đşđ¸ After a mid-week pause, US Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a significant resurgence on May 1st, with a net inflow of $422.5 million.
đ BlackRock's IBIT led the charge with a massive $351.4 million, followed by Fidelity's FBTC and Bitwise's BITB. Notably, even Grayscale's GBTC recorded a modest inflow.
đ This renewed institutional confidence is coinciding with Bitcoin's price hitting $97,360, its highest point since February 22nd. Is this the fuel needed to break the $100K barrier?
đ¨ Can Rippleâs Next Move Spark a Bidding War with Coinbase?
đ˘ John Deaton weighs in on Rippleâs rumored $20B pursuit of Circle, following its failed $5B deal.
đ With Coinbase holding a stake in Circle, industry watchers are speculating whether Rippleâs next move could set off a high-stakes showdown in the crypto space.
đ¨ Metaplanet Raises ÂĽ3.6 Billion to Expand Bitcoin Holdings
đŻđľ Tokyo-based Metaplanet has secured ÂĽ3.6 billion (approx. $23M) through an ordinary bond issuance, aiming to accelerate its Bitcoin acquisition strategy.
đşđ¸ This bold move comes just days after establishing its US subsidiary, signaling the firmâs strong commitment to digital asset expansion.
đ¨ Ethena Labs Brings USDe to Telegramâs 1 Billion Users via TON
đ˘ Ethena Labs has partnered with the TON blockchain to roll out its synthetic dollar, USDe, on Telegram.
đ This move enables Telegramâs massive global user base to send, save, and pay with a digital dollar â a major step for stablecoin adoption in everyday messaging apps.
đ¨ Eric Trump Predicts Crypto to Replace âBrokenâ SWIFT System at TOKEN2049
đ Speaking at TOKEN2049, Eric Trump forecasted the rise of a crypto era and the disruption of traditional finance, calling the SWIFT payment system âbroken.â
đ A bold vision for the future of global payments and the role of crypto innovation.
đĽ TOKEN2049: Eric Trump on SWIFT vs. Crypto: âSending money internationally through SWIFT is slow, costly, and complex. Crypto makes banks redundant.â
đşđ¸ The U.S., under President Donald Trump, has reached out to China through multiple diplomatic channels to restart tariff negotiations, according to Chinese state media. đ¨đł
This move signals a renewed effort to revive trade talks amid economic pressures and strained bilateral ties.