BlockchainIST Insights

Issue #21

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📰 TOP NEWS

  • BlackRock's IBIT leads with $157.6 million inflows.
    “While Ethereum ETFs see a minimum inflow, spot Bitcoin ETFs have started to gain momentum after the liquidation cascade on the 4th of Aug.”

  • SEC opens comments on NYSE Ethereum ETF options proposal.

    “Options on ETH ETFs enhance risk management and broaden investment strategies. Public comments are due within 21 days while the final SEC decision is expected next year.”

  • Trump Jr. disassociates from meme coins, hints at major blockchain project.

    “After Donald Trump has shown his interest in cryptocurrency verse, many memecoins were minted under his name. His son made a clear announcement by describing the Trump family’s attitude towards DeFi and memecoin verse.”

  • Michael Saylor's personal Bitcoin holdings exceed $1 billion.

    “Saylor, the CEO of Microstrategy and a Bitcoin advocate underlines his bullish outlook on Bitcoin’s future influence. Microstrategy holds more than 225,000 BTC (approximately $8bn).”

 📌 REMARKS OF THE WEEK

Source: Investing.com

🔐 CRYPTO UNLOCKS

Source: Token Unlocks

🎟️ EVENT OF THE WEEK

ETH Toronto

  • Science of Blockchain Conference highlights technological advancements within the blockchain ecosystem, gathering experts and practitioners.

  • Date Aug 13-15

  • Detailed Info & Registration

💬 EXPERT OPINION

The technical side of Ethereum's efficacy is 100% an engineering exercise.

Vitalik Buterin

📊 METRIC OF THE WEEK

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GLOSSARY CORNER

In financial markets, volume is the total number of shares or contracts traded in a given period, indicating market activity and liquidity, often influencing price trends and volatility.

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