US spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs attracted over $1 billion in fresh cash for their strongest weekly inflows since April, with BlackRock capturing the vast majority of the capital amid renewed focus on institutional custody.
Uzbekistan is experiencing a rapid increase in digital payments, with 71.17% of consumers expected to use them by 2025, up from 39% in 2021. This growth, driven by policy and technology, is transforming the financial sector, expanding access to banking services, and influencing areas like lending and investment, despite ongoing challenges in infrastructure and regulation.
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) is launching proprietary benchmarks and related investment products, including an ETF tracking its HKEX Tech 100 Index, to capitalize on the AI-driven tech rally and evolving market demands.
Bitcoin ETFs saw over $1 billion in outflows, the largest in seven weeks, driven by US investors amid Iran-related tensions, rising oil prices, and higher interest rates. Analysts debate if this is profit-taking or the start of institutional de-risking.
Crypto investment products experienced $1.07 billion in outflows last week, ending a six-week streak of gains. Analysts attribute the sell-off, primarily from U.S. investors, to renewed geopolitical anxiety linked to Iran. Altcoins like XRP and Solana saw increased inflows.
Bitwise Asset Management launched a US-listed investment product, BHYP, offering spot exposure to Hyperliquid's HYPE token and staking rewards. This follows another Hyperliquid product launch this week, signaling growing institutional interest in the decentralized derivatives platform.
XRP price is testing a breakout zone near $1.50 as institutional inflows, rising derivatives activity, and easing whale-related selling improve the token's setup, but the trade still depends on whether Bitcoin can hold above $80,000 through a critical macro week. CoinShares data released May 11 showed XRP investment products attracted $39.6 million in weekly inflows, […] The post XRP price has the bullish signal traders wanted, but one Bitcoin level could wreck it appeared first on CryptoSlate.
ZIGChain, the blockchain built to bring regulated investment products onchain for everyday users, today reflected on its second annual ZIGChain Summit, a defining gathering for the future of onchain finance, held on 28 April at the The Meydan Hotel, Dubai.
Crypto investment products recorded $1.2 billion in inflows last week, marking a third consecutive week above $1 billion. While institutional demand is rising, market analysts warn that profit-taking and the upcoming FOMC meeting create a fragile environment for Bitcoin.
Crypto exchange-traded products recorded $1.2 billion in inflows last week, the fourth consecutive week of gains and largest four-week run this year at $3.9 billion. Total AUM reached $155 billion, the highest since Feb. 1, with Bitcoin leading inflows at $932.5 million and trading above $76,000 for the first time since its February correction.
Bitcoin investment products recorded $1.12 billion in weekly inflows as BTC broke out to $77,900, its highest since early February. Crypto funds saw $1.4 billion total inflows—the strongest week since January—with Ethereum attracting $328 million. U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs dominated with nearly $1 billion in inflows, while Switzerland posted $138 million outflows.
Crypto ETPs posted $1.4B inflows last week, the second-largest since January, driven by US-Iran ceasefire extension talks and Bitcoin nearing $78,000. Bitcoin led with $1.12B inflows while Ether funds finally turned positive YTD at $197M. US dominated with $1.5B inflows, though Switzerland saw $138M outflows.
