BlockchainIST Insights

Issue #79

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We decode the complexities of blockchain and crypto-economics with precision and poise. As a research center committed to revealing the entanglements of this dynamic domain, we are delighted to present you with a curated collection of insights, analysis, and cutting-edge research.

📰 TOP NEWS

  • Spot Bitcoin ETFs See Second-Worst Outflows of 2024

    Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded the second largest outflows of the year, signaling reduced investor demand during the recent market downturn.
    “Heavy ETF outflows show short-term caution among institutional investors, reinforcing how closely BTC price cycles now mirror traditional fund flows.”

  • JPMorgan Says Retail-Driven Sell-Off Behind Crypto Market Correction

    JPMorgan analysts attribute the latest crypto market correction to retail investors selling Bitcoin, Ether, and related ETFs.
    “Retail driven weakness suggests broader market vulnerability, emphasizing that institutional interest alone cannot sustain momentum during high-volatility periods.”

  • Kalshi Raises $1 Billion to Expand Event-Driven Prediction Markets

    Kalshi secured $1 billion in funding to scale its regulated event prediction markets in the U.S.
    The raise highlights growing institutional interest in on-chain style event markets, strengthening the bridge between financial speculation and decentralized forecasting models.

  • Crypto Coalition Urges Trump to Fast-Track Federal Tax and Regulatory Guidance

    A group of crypto advocates asked President Trump to direct federal agencies to speed up delayed tax and regulatory guidelines.
    “The request reflects industry frustration with regulatory uncertainty, showing how compliance clarity is becoming a prerequisite for U.S. crypto expansion.”

 📌 REMARKS OF THE WEEK

Source: Investing.com

🔐 CRYPTO UNLOCKS

Source: Token Unlocks

🎟️ EVENT OF THE WEEK

Australian Crypto Convention 2025

  • With 10,000+ Attendees and 1,000+ Companies, AusCryptoCon is where Education, Innovation, and High-value connections converge to shape the future of crypto and blockchain.

  • Date Nov 22-23

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💬 EXPERT OPINION

Technology moves faster than government, and we cannot let policy be the bottleneck for innovation.”

Ajit Pai

📊 METRIC OF THE WEEK

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GLOSSARY CORNER

Market Microstructure: The study of how trades, order flow, liquidity, and exchange mechanisms influence asset prices. In crypto, microstructure is crucial for understanding ETF flows, retail vs. institutional behavior, and market reactions during periods of volatility.

EDITOR’S CHOICE

• “The Truth Machine: The Blockchain and the Future of Everything” By Paul Vigna & Michael J. Casey (book)

• How Crypto ETFs Actually Work (And Why They Matter) (video)

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