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Zcash surged by 48%, achieving a price over $800 per unit. This sharp increase was fueled by developments surrounding the Grayscale spot ETF push, contributing to widespread industry buzz regarding potential successors to Bitcoin.

Digital Currency Group (DCG) urged the U.S. Senate to pass the Clarity Act, warning that failure to establish clear crypto regulations risks losing competitive ground to jurisdictions like Singapore and the UAE. The bill, which has bipartisan support but faces Democratic criticism, aims to provide regulatory certainty for the industry while addressing concerns from lawmakers and banking officials.

Bitcoin ETFs experienced $475 million in outflows over two days, ending a seven-day winning streak, though they still saw $999.3 million in new investments over a seven-day period. Bitcoin's price dipped but remained stable over the week, with ETFs approved in 2024 after a decade-long SEC denial.

Grayscale suggests Bitcoin may have already bottomed, with its price now influenced by macroeconomic factors and the Federal Reserve's actions, as the four-year cycle is considered over.

Grayscale's head of research, Pandl, stated that Bitcoin may have hit a cycle low, with macro factors such as interest rate decisions influencing its price action.

Bitcoin ETFs have attracted nearly $1 billion in new investments over six days, with BlackRock, Morgan Stanley, and Grayscale leading the inflows. Despite a 1% seven-day price gain for Bitcoin, analysts warn of macroeconomic headwinds like the US-Iran conflict and inflation, which could limit upside potential. CoinShares and NYDIG suggest Bitcoin may face further declines, with a potential cycle low near $38k-$39k.

Worldcoin's WLD token rose 8% following Grayscale's filing for a spot WLD ETF, which would be the first U.S. exchange-traded fund linked to Sam Altman's biometric cryptocurrency project.

Grayscale has filed an S-1 for its first US Worldcoin ETF. The move expands Grayscale’s portfolio of crypto-related exchange-traded products beyond Bitcoin and Ether.

Grayscale has filed for an ETF tied to Worldcoin, which could bring the cryptocurrency to U.S. markets. The ETF filing is with the SEC.

Grayscale plans to establish regular cash distributions from staking rewards generated by its Ether and Solana exchange-traded products. The payouts will be derived from staking rewards for ETH and SOL held in these products.

Bitcoin's price has shown recent fluctuations, with a brief seven-day high of $65,501 following softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data, but CoinShares reports caution due to macroeconomic headwinds like U.S.-Iran tensions and rising oil prices. While investor inflows into crypto exchange-traded products signal shifting sentiment, the report highlights limited upside potential and a 'worst run on record' with $8 billion withdrawn from crypto funds earlier this year.

Bitcoin remains in a bear market, trading at half its all-time high, with analysts citing four-year cycles, rising inflation, and leveraged trading as key factors. Despite challenges, one analyst predicts a rebound to $100,000 by year-end. Trump supports crypto, and Wall Street firms like BlackRock and JPMorgan Chase are expanding into blockchain products.

Grayscale's CFO has exited after seven years with the crypto asset manager.

Grayscale's Zach Pandl noted increased investor confidence in STRC following its price recovery to $90, suggesting a potential durable bottom for Bitcoin after a strategy-related sale.

Grayscale states that Strategy's recent bitcoin sales aim to restore confidence in its financing structure and help bitcoin establish a more durable bottom.

Grayscale's research head Zach Pandl suggested Strategy should sell $3 billion in Bitcoin to meet cash obligations. CryptoQuant countered that the company has alternative methods to support STRC.

Grayscale highlighted that decentralized AI tokens saw increased interest following the US government's order for Anthropic to restrict access to its latest AI models, indicating user demand for alternatives to centralized AI.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced $1.7 billion in outflows over four consecutive weeks. BlackRock’s IBIT led the redemptions, with Fidelity and Grayscale funds also reporting outflows.

Grayscale stated that Bitcoin requires additional buyers to establish a sustainable bottom amid a Strategy BTC sale. The company noted Strategy's limited capacity to accumulate more Bitcoin due to current STRC and MSTR share prices.

Grayscale's leveraged Bitcoin model has experienced its first stress test. The head of research at Grayscale, Zach Pandl, stated that a shift toward holding less Bitcoin on levered DAT balance sheets and more on diversified corporate balance sheets would be positive.

Grayscale launched the HYPG Hyperliquid ETF on Nasdaq, setting a new low for fees as competition among firms intensifies.

Grayscale has launched the lowest-fee U.S. Hyperliquid ETF as competition intensifies around HYPE. The move highlights increasing market activity and strategic positioning in the ETF sector.

Grayscale proposed a 0.29% fee for its Hyperliquid ETF, which analyst James Seyffart notes is slightly lower than 21Shares' 0.3% and Bitwise's 0.34%. The ETF is described as 'likely imminent' with this competitive fee.

Grayscale is launching a Hyperliquid exchange-traded fund with a 0.29% sponsor fee, which is lower than fees charged by Bitwise and 21Shares.

Grayscale suggests Hyperliquid could emerge as a major player in financial services as decentralized finance (DeFi) expands.

Grayscale’s Hyperliquid ETF is negotiating a seed investment of approximately $115 million in HYPE tokens. 21Shares and Bitwise Investments recently launched HYPE-based exchange-traded funds.

Asset manager Grayscale has delayed its IPO plans due to the crypto listing boom losing momentum. The decision reflects broader market challenges and reduced investor enthusiasm for cryptocurrency-related offerings.

HYPE token has reached a new record high above $60, driven by increased institutional interest from Wall Street. Grayscale-linked wallets have accumulated over $40 million worth of HYPE in the past week, signaling growing demand for Hyperliquid.

Grayscale and VanEck have amended their US spot BNB ETF filings, bringing them closer to a potential launch. The US securities regulator recently approved 21Shares' Hyperliquid ETF, adding to the growing number of cryptocurrencies converted into ETF wrappers in the US. This development suggests progress in the adoption of cryptocurrency-based financial products.

VanEck and Grayscale have filed amendments for a BNB ETF, while Canary Capital pushes forward with its TRX ETF. The race for the next altcoin spot ETF is accelerating. Multiple companies are actively pursuing ETF opportunities.

Dartmouth's endowment has invested in a Solana ETF and holds $14M in crypto exposure through various ETFs, including Bitwise Solana, Grayscale Ethereum, and BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin. The investment is part of the university's portfolio. Dartmouth's crypto holdings are now publicly disclosed.

Grayscale has commented on Ethereum issuance, with the company providing its perspective on the matter. The statement was submitted by user /u/nixorokish. Grayscale's stance may impact the cryptocurrency community.

The US has $1.07 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM) across 8 Solana spot ETFs. The top three ETFs by AUM are Bitwise, DigitalAssets, and Grayscale, with $776.45 million, $130.89 million, and $123.03 million respectively. This indicates significant investment in Solana-based financial products.

The author bought ZCash at $430 and it has risen to $570, sparking debate on whether to hold or take profit, considering Grayscale's ZEC ETF filing and growing 'Bitcoin privacy insurance' narrative. The author is cautious due to the DeFi project's uncertain long-term potential. ZCash's price movement and upcoming events are key factors in this decision.

Tether froze $344 million in USDT linked to Iran sanctions, highlighting stablecoins' role in enforcement. Crypto faced $606 million in hacks in April, with Drift Protocol and KelpDAO (both tied to Lazarus) accounting for 95% of losses. Institutional players like Grayscale and Bitmine staked $500 million in ETH.

Institutions like Grayscale and BitMine are staking $500M in ETH, while the Ethereum Foundation sold 10,000 ETH to BitMine, raising questions about market dynamics. The article highlights institutional confidence in ETH's 3.5% staking yield amid retail traders' uncertainty, with Ethereum's technical roadmap (e.g., Verkle trees, state scalability) overshadowed by institutional strategies.

Grayscale’s amended Hyperliquid ETF filing removes Coinbase as custodian and appoints Anchorage. Grayscale had previously used Anchorage as a secondary custodian for Bitcoin and Ethereum trusts.