BlackRock says 'exotic' crypto ETFs not part of its strategy
BlackRock launched a staked Ether exchange-traded fund on Thursday, expanding its crypto offerings beyond its flagship spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs that launched in 2024.
BlackRock launched a staked Ether exchange-traded fund on Thursday, expanding its crypto offerings beyond its flagship spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs that launched in 2024.
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDIvMDE5YzRkOTYtZDUwZC03NWYyLThjZjctMWNhNjE4NDBkOTdmLmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Stablecoins could form backbone of global payments in 10 years: Billionaire" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Stanley Druckenmiller said stablecoins are more efficient, faster and cheaper than fiat running on traditional banking infrastructure.</p>
Bitcoin showed remarkable strength throughout the week, but BTC’s correlation to tech stocks and its reactive spot ETF flows suggest the bear market isn’t over yet.
One judge sided with Custodia Bank, stating that a master account is “indispensable” for a bank’s day-to-day operations and being denied one is “akin to a death sentence.”
Trump’s executive order opens the door for Sable Offshore’s production in Southern California.
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDEvMDE5YmYxZjYtYjAzYS03NWFiLWI5ODAtYWIxMDU5OGZmMGI1LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="BPI targets August for BTC tax relief, but warns time is running out" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>The Bitcoin Policy Institute said the bipartisan support for a de minimis tax exemption for smaller Bitcoin transactions is "encouraging."</p>
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjUtMDcvMDE5N2VkZjQtM2JmZS03ZjUyLTk1N2EtMzRkZWJkMTZlMTg3.jpg" alt="Circle‘s USDC overtook Tether‘s USDT in adjusted YTD volume: Mizuho" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Analysts at the investment company said the change was significant because the stablecoin “winner” will be the one people use for everyday transactions.</p>
A key U.S. senator warned that Kevin Warsh’s confirmation as the next head of the Federal Reserve faces a fresh delay amid a legal setback to the Justice Department’s criminal investigation into current Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDMvMDE5Y2U4ZWEtMDViOS03OTgwLWFhZGUtMzQ2MTUwMTdhMjY0LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Ether accumulation data predicts rally to $2.8K, but there’s a catch" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>Ether bulls appear to be targeting $2,800 as their next stop, but ETH futures data shows a divided market with limited odds for a sustained 33% rally.</p>
Russian oil can reach markets fast. The Iran conflict’s supply fears, however, are much bigger.
The 10-year Treasury yield had its steepest two-week climb in almost a year on Friday due to the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran.
The USDC issuer's stock is soaring despite a market selloff as stablecoins expand into traditional finance. Meanwhile, Canaan boosts BTC reserves and Wells Fargo eyes crypto services.
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Bitcoin is on track for its strongest weekly return since its 2025 rally to new highs. Analysts highlight the price levels BTC must reach to sustain its current bullish momentum.
Bitcoin faced strong resistance at the $74,500 level, but the shallow price pullback could set the stage for a stronger breakout in BTC and altcoins.
According to the Bloomberg Intelligence strategist, the oil shock and rising volatility across commodities and crypto may foreshadow a broader correction in equities.
<p style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 15px; width:240px;"><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/528_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjYtMDMvMDE5Y2U4MGMtMDA5NS03ZWY5LTgxZGMtMzdjYjgzNzk3MGQ4LmpwZw==.jpg" alt="Ethereum Foundation publishes mandate clarifying role and goals" class="type:primaryImage"></p><p>The non-profit organization said the goal is to make Ethereum so decentralized that it could function even if the foundation ceases to exist.</p>
Ether’s road to recovery looked clearer, especially if the balance in Ethereum accumulation wallets and the staked supply continue rising at their current pace.
The USDt-settled contracts allow traders to speculate on the price movements of the two companies’ shares around the clock without owning the underlying stocks.
Oil prices were retreating from the key $100 level, after the U.S. government temporarily removed sanctions on Russian tankers currently at sea.