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2025/05/15

BlackRock's $3 billion government bond fund achieves its first DeFi integration.

According to Gate.io News bot, TheBlock reports that BlackRock's nearly $3 billion sBUIDL tokenization government bond fund has completed its first direct DeFi integration with the Euler protocol on the Avalanche network. This integration is based on the sToken framework developed by Securitize and implemented by Re7 Labs. Through this integration, sBUIDL Token gains on-chain collateral and lending functionalities. Users can borrow USDC or AUSD and earn AVAX rewards while using sBUIDL as collateral, and simultaneously receive the basic yield from the BUIDL fund.
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The U.S. Department of Justice has charged 12 individuals in a $263 million Crypto Assets fraud case.

Gate.io News bot message, the U.S. Department of Justice has brought RICO conspiracy charges against 12 defendants, involving theft of Crypto Assets, Money Laundering, and burglary, with a total amount of 263 million dollars. Investigations show that criminal gangs hack into Crypto Assets databases and conduct phone scams posing as bank or exchange staff. They convert the proceeds from the scams into cash or luxury goods through Money Laundering networks. The main suspect Malone Lam defrauded over 4,100 coins in the case, continuing criminal activities through accomplices even after being arrested. Source: Wu says
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The U.S. Department of Justice continues to file Money Laundering lawsuits against Tornado Cash founder Storm.

According to Gate.io News bot, Decrypt reported that the U.S. Department of Justice's legal proceedings against Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm are still ongoing. The Department of Justice maintains charges against Storm for conspiracy to commit Money Laundering, evading sanctions, and transmitting criminal proceeds, but has dropped some charges related to unlicensed fund transfers. In the previous lawsuit, Storm defended its development of Tornado Cash on the grounds of the First Amendment, but the court ruled that using code to implement Money Laundering is not protected by freedom of speech.
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The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury bond fell 10 basis points to 4.44%.

Golden Finance reported that the yield on the US 10-year Treasury bond fell 10 basis points to 4.44%.
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DEX aggregator 0x acquisition of competitor Flood

According to ChainCatcher news and a report by CoinDesk, the decentralized trading platform infrastructure company 0x announced the acquisition of its competitor Flood. This acquisition marks 0x's first acquisition since its establishment in 2017. A spokesperson for 0x declined to disclose the specific amount of the acquisition of Flood due to contractual obligations.
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Federal Reserve's Bullard: Supply chain disruptions may lead to inflation rise

Federal Reserve official Barr stated that the U.S. economy is solid, but warned that tariffs could lead to an economic slowdown and rising inflation. He emphasized the importance of small businesses in the Supply Chain, pointing out that trade policies increase uncertainty. Small businesses face a lack of credit opportunities, and the disruption in their Supply Chain is particularly severe, potentially disrupting the overall economy.
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The US dollar index fell on the 15th.

On May 16, the US dollar index fell by 0.16%, closing at 100.878. The euro and the pound were flat or rose slightly against the dollar, while the yen, Swiss franc, Canadian dollar, and Swedish krona all fell against the dollar.
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Analysis: BTC and Strategy stocks simultaneously show bullish signals.

Bitcoin's price shows a golden cross signal with the 50-day moving average crossing above the 100-day moving average, suggesting that the short-term trend outweighs the long-term trend, potentially leading to a major bull run. Technical indicators show support for a pump, but on-chain data indicates that market participants are cautious, and the price may pullback to the $98,000 support level.
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The Federal Reserve (FED) official Baer did not comment on the interest rate outlook in prepared remarks.

Golden Finance reported that Federal Reserve's Barr did not comment on the interest rate outlook in prepared remarks. Barr stated that the foundation of the U.S. economy is solid, and inflation is expected to decline to 2%, but uncertainty in trade policy is affecting the outlook. Trade shocks could have particularly severe impacts on small businesses and trigger price rises in cases where the supply chain is affected or businesses shut down.
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The Federal Reserve's Barr : The foundation of the U.S. economy is solid, and the inflation rate is expected to drop to 2%.

Golden Finance reports that Federal Reserve's Barr: The foundation of the U.S. economy is solid, and the inflation rate is expected to drop to 2%, but the uncertainty of trade policy has affected the outlook. Trade shocks could have particularly severe impacts on small businesses and trigger price rises in the event of supply chain disruptions or business closures.
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BTC_USDT fall below 103000 USDT

According to the Gate News bot, the Gate market shows that the BTC_USDT price has fallen below 103000 USDT, currently priced at 102995.5 USDT. The 24-hour fall is 0.37%.
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The GENIUS Act amendment draft proposes new regulations for stablecoin issuance.

Gate.io News bot message, encryption journalist Eleanor Terrett reports that the GENIUS Act amendment draft sets new regulations for stablecoin issuance. The draft stipulates that stablecoin issuers cannot claim their products are insured by the FDIC or backed by the credit of the U.S. government, and it also prohibits the use of names that contain terms like "United States" or "USG." The draft also establishes additional provisions for large technology companies such as Meta, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft, requiring these institutions to meet specific standards for financial risk control, data privacy protection, and fair business practices when issuing stablecoins. Source: Wu Shuo
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Night market maker contract closing

Jin10 data, May 16 news: As of the closing at 2:30, the Shanghai gold market maker contract rose by 1.22%, reporting 754 yuan/gram, the Shanghai silver market maker contract rose by 1.02%, reporting 8134 yuan/k, and the SC crude oil market maker contract fell by 3.53%, reporting 462 yuan/barrel.
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Air raid sirens have sounded in many areas of Israel, and the Israeli military claims that missiles have been launched from Yemen.

Jin10 Data reported on May 16 that air raid sirens sounded in multiple locations including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem on the evening of the 15th local time. The Israel Defense Forces subsequently stated that a missile was detected being launched from Yemen towards Israel.
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Powell "admitted a mistake": the era of long-term low Intrerest Rate has ended.

The Chairman of the Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, stated that the Federal Reserve is adjusting its policy-making framework in response to the inflation and interest rate changes following the COVID-19 pandemic. The current framework may no longer be suitable due to the changes in real interest rates caused by the pandemic. The review process will consider the impact of economic changes on policy, but it is unlikely to alter the current method of setting interest rates.
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New Developments in the SEC vs. Ripple Labs Case: Judge Torres Denies Both Parties' Request for Summary Judgment

According to Gate.io News bot, there is a latest development in the SEC vs Ripple Labs lawsuit. Judge Analisa Torres has rejected the requests for a dispositive ruling submitted by both parties. Judge Torres pointed out that the request made by both parties under the name of "settlement approval" essentially attempts to revoke certain injunctions and penalty provisions in the final judgment. The court ruled that the request should be governed by Federal Civil Procedure Rule 60, rather than Rule 62.1. Since the request failed to meet the relevant requirements of Rule 60, the court ultimately made a dismissal decision.
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The security situation in Tripoli, the capital of Libya, has stabilized.

Jin10 data reported on May 16, local time on the 15th, that the Libyan National Unity Government stated that the violent clashes between opposing factions lasting for two days resulted in at least 6 deaths, and the security situation in the capital, Tripoli, has stabilized. The Ministry of Interior of the Libyan National Unity Government issued a statement on social media saying that the security situation in Tripoli is stable and controllable, and the security departments are efficiently fulfilling their responsibilities to maintain social order. Police stations across the city operate 24 hours a day to handle reports and complaints, and the Ministry of Interior calls on public officials and residents to resume normal life.
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The stablecoin wcgUSD under Cygnus has integrated with the Pendle Interest Rate Derivative protocol, supporting the minting of PT and YT to accumulate multiple yields.

The stablecoin wcgUSD under Cygnus has officially integrated the DeFi interest rate derivative protocol Pendle. Users can deposit wcgUSD through the Keep YT model to simultaneously earn basic yields, Pendle rewards, and Cygnus points. This collaboration aims to enhance capital efficiency, optimize liquidity allocation, and plans for deeper integration in the future. The current integration plan has been launched on the Base chain, and users can directly participate in the Pendle trading market.
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Iran's Foreign Minister: Iran will not abandon its nuclear principles.

Iran's Foreign Minister Zarif stated that the United States has contradictory positions in the negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear issues, which may be related to a lack of centralized decision-making structure or specific negotiation style. Iran insists on fundamental principles, emphasizing the rights of the people in the negotiations, particularly highlighting that uranium enrichment facilities will continue to exist and cannot be deprived.
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ETH_USDT breaks through 2600 USDT

Gate News bot message, according to Gate market display, the ETH_USDT price has broken through 2600 USDT, with the current price at 2602.2 USDT. The 24-hour rise is 1.72%.
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NXPC 24-hour pump 1294.10%, current price 2.7882 USDT

According to the Gate News bot, the latest market data from Gate shows that NXPC has pumped 1294.10% in the last 24 hours, currently priced at 2.7882 USDT.
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Putin adjusts personnel appointments in the Russian army's high command

Jin10 reported on May 16 that on May 15 local time, Russian President Putin issued a presidential decree relieving Oleg Salyukov from his position as the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Ground Forces and appointing him as the Deputy Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation.
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NXPC has pumped 1287.80% in the last 24 hours, currently priced at 2.7756 USDT.

Gate News bot news, according to the latest market data from Gate, NXPC has pumped 1287.80% in the last 24 hours, currently priced at 2.7756 USDT.
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BTC_USDT broke through 104000 USDT

Gate News bot news, according to Gate market data, BTC_USDT price has broken through 104000 USDT, current price is 104089.2 USDT. 24-hour increase of 1.02%.
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The Russia-Ukraine Istanbul negotiations begin today.

Jin10 reported on May 16 that an advisor to the Ukrainian president stated that the Ukrainian negotiation delegation should arrive in Istanbul, Turkey, on the evening of May 15 local time. According to sources, the Russia-Ukraine Istanbul negotiations will begin today (May 16).
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Zelensky has left Ankara, Turkey.

Jin10 data reported on May 16, local time on the 15th, Ukrainian President Zelensky concluded his visit to Turkey and headed to Albania. Zelensky had previously stated that he would travel to Albania on the 16th with Turkish President Erdogan to attend the European Political Community Summit. According to Reuters, flight tracking data shows that Zelensky's flight has departed from Ankara, Turkey. The Ukrainian News Agency reported that the presidential plane is expected to arrive in the capital of Albania at 21:25 local time.
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The United States hopes to discuss agricultural and economic security issues in trade negotiations with the European Union.

BlockBeats news, on May 16, the United States hopes to discuss agricultural and economic security issues in EU trade negotiations. (Jin10)
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Hamas official: If a permanent ceasefire is achieved, control of the Gaza Strip can be handed over.

Jin10 Data, May 16 - On the 15th local time, Bassem Naeem, a senior official of the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), stated to the media that Hamas is in direct talks with the United States to reach a protocol to end the Gaza conflict. Naeem called for the exchange of detainees, the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza, the allowance of aid supplies into Gaza, and the reconstruction of Gaza without forced migration. Naeem also stated that if a permanent ceasefire is achieved, Hamas could hand over control of the Gaza Strip.
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The Federal Reserve (FED) Chairman Powell announced the launch of the Interest Rate framework review, with results expected to be announced in the fall.

Gate.io News bot message, The Wall Street Journal reported that Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell made an important announcement at the Thomas Laubach research conference. Powell announced that the Federal Reserve is reviewing its Interest Rate-setting framework, with results planned to be announced to the public in August or September of this year. This review stems from significant changes in inflation and Intrerest Rate since 2020. Powell pointed out in the meeting that the average inflation target strategy adopted in 2020 failed to address the post-pandemic surge in inflation. The Federal Reserve (FED) aims to adjust its framework to address future supply shocks while maintaining the 2% inflation target.
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UAE President: I reiterate my firm desire to continue cooperation with the United States to achieve peace and stability in the region.

The US-listed company Addentax plans to purchase 8,000 Bitcoins and mainstream Crypto Assets such as TRUMP.

The US-listed company Addentax Group Corp (NASDAQ: ATXG) plans to acquire 8000 Bitcoins and other crypto assets, such as the TRUMP Token, for $800 million. This initiative aims to support its long-term investment strategy in crypto assets, strengthen its balance sheet, and attract new shareholders with experience and expertise.
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The DEX aggregator 0x has acquired Flood, marking its first acquisition to布局 Ethereum and Solana ecosystems.

According to the Gate.io News bot and a report by CoinDesk, the DEX aggregation protocol 0x announced the acquisition of its competitor Flood. This marks 0x's first acquisition since its establishment in 2017. Through this acquisition, 0x will integrate the technologies of both parties to provide more competitive trading prices on the Ethereum and Solana blockchains. Notably, the acquired company Flood completed a $5.2 million seed round financing in February 2024.
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JPMorgan Chase CEO: Tariff impacts could still lead to an economic recession

Jin10 data reported on May 16 that on May 15 local time, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon stated that as the impact of tariffs continues to hit the global economy, a recession remains a possibility. During an interview that day, Dimon expressed hope to avoid such a scenario but did not rule out the possibility. If a recession does occur, it is uncertain how severe it would be or how long it would last. Reports indicate that the tariff policies of the Trump administration have caused market fluctuations for more than a month. Dimon noted that due to excessive market volatility, some clients are delaying their investments.
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The proposal to use PEPE as a supported asset on the Aave platform has been passed with a support rate of 76.76%.

According to ChainCatcher news, the proposal for the temperature check of PEPE as a supported asset on the Aave platform has passed with a support rate of 76.76% in the AAVE community governance. The proposal suggests introducing PEPE as collateral in the isolated market of Aave V3, aiming to expand the user base, promote the growth of the GHO stablecoin, and enhance protocol liquidation revenue. Subsequently, risk parameters will be set by risk service providers and will enter the ARFC and AIP processes.
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Spot gold stands at 3220 USD/oz, rising 1.32% for the day.

BlockBeats news, on May 16, the Spot gold rise has expanded, standing at 3220 USD/ounce, up 1.32% for the day. (Jin10)
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Trump reiterates the idea of "taking over" Gaza, aiming to turn it into a "free zone".

On May 16, Jin10 reported that U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his desire to "take over" the Gaza Strip on May 15 local time. During a business roundtable meeting held in Qatar, Trump stated that the U.S. would "turn the Gaza Strip into a free zone" and argued that there is "nothing left to save" on this Palestinian territory.
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The DeFi strategy platform XSY.fi has completed a $5 million Pre-Series A funding round, led by Protagonist and Borderless Capital.

According to BlockBeats news on May 15th, as reported by Chainwire, the DeFi strategy platform XSY.fi has completed a $5 million Pre-Series A funding round, led by Protagonist and Borderless Capital, with participation from strategic investors such as Paper Ventures, Chainview Capital, Blizzard the Avalanche Fund, and Sonic Boom Ventures. It announced today the launch of the digital synthetic dollar Unity on the Avalanche chain.
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Key financial data and events to focus on today: May 16, 2025, Friday

① Pending Hang Seng Index Company announces the results of the Hang Seng Index series review ② 13:30 France Q1 ILO unemployment rate ③ 17:00 Eurozone March seasonally adjusted trade balance ④ 20:30 US April new residential construction annualized ⑤ 20:30 US April building permits total ⑥ 20:30 US April import price index month-on-month ⑦ 22:00 US May one-year inflation rate expectation preliminary value ⑧ 22:00 US May University of Michigan consumer confidence index preliminary value ⑨ Next day 01:00 US total oil drilling rigs as of May 16
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The proposal to add PEPE as a supported asset on the Aave platform was passed with a support rate of 76.76% [TEMP CHECK].

PANews May 15 news, according to the AAVE community governance proposal, the proposal to support PEPE as an asset on the Aave platform has been passed with a support rate of 76.76%. The proposal suggests introducing PEPE as collateral for the isolated market in Aave.
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BTC_USDT breaks through 103000 USDT

Gate News bot message, according to Gate market data, the BTC_USDT price has surpassed 103000 USDT, currently priced at 103057.6 USDT. The 24-hour decline is 0.43%.
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JPMorgan: The potential for Bitcoin to rise in the second half of the year may exceed that of gold, driven by support from enterprises and various states in the US.

PANews, May 15 - JPMorgan analysts have stated that as gold weakens and capital flows change, Bitcoin may continue to outperform gold in the second half of 2025. Institutions pointed out that companies like MicroStrategy are continuously purchasing Bitcoin, and multiple states in the U.S. are also including it in their strategic reserves, such as New Hampshire allowing up to 5% asset allocation in Bitcoin. Additionally, the maturity of the cryptocurrency derivation market and clear regulations are attracting institutional participation.
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In the past 24 hours, the total liquidation across the network reached 401 million USD, primarily from long orders.

PANews, May 15 - According to Coinglass data, in the past 24 hours, the total liquidation in the crypto assets market reached $401 million, with long orders liquidated at $328 million and short orders liquidated at $73.686 million. The total liquidation amount for BTC is $57.7693 million, and for ETH it is $98.5453 million.
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U.S. stocks rose, and the S&P 500 index turned to rise.

Golden Finance reports that U.S. stocks rose, with the S&P 500 turning to rise, the Dow Jones up 0.1%, and the Nasdaq's decline narrowing to 0.3%.
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Erdogan: Willing to facilitate a meeting between the leaders of Russia and Ukraine in Turkey.

The Turkish presidential office announced that President Erdogan met with Ukrainian President Zelensky, and both sides exchanged views on bilateral relations, regional situations, and the Russia-Ukraine peace process. Erdogan emphasized support for the historic opportunity to start negotiations, valued the communication channels between Ukraine and Russia, and expressed willingness to facilitate relevant meetings when the leaders of the two countries are ready, contributing to peace.
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CoreWeave: has signed an additional $4 billion cooperation protocol with OpenAI

Odaily News CoreWeave stated that it has signed an additional $4 billion cooperation protocol with OpenAI to provide cloud computing capabilities for OpenAI. (Jin10)
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CoreWeave: Has signed an additional $4 billion collaboration protocol with OpenAI.

Odaily News CoreWeave has announced that it has signed an additional $4 billion cooperation protocol with OpenAI to provide cloud computing capabilities for OpenAI. (Jin10)
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JPMorgan: The rise of Bitcoin in the second half of 2025 may surpass gold, driven by corporate purchases and state government support.

According to the Gate.io News bot, TheBlock reports that JPMorgan analysts have released a new research report. Data shows that Bitcoin has risen 18% in the past three weeks, while gold has fallen nearly 8%. The report indicates that companies such as Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) and Metaplanet are continuously increasing their holdings of Bitcoin. Among them, Strategy has formulated a purchasing plan to invest $42 billion by 2027. At the same time, New Hampshire and Arizona have begun to incorporate Bitcoin into their reserve assets. The maturation of the crypto derivatives market has also provided more channels for institutional participation.
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Movement Labs Token allocation controversy: Advisors exposed to receive 10% MOVE tokens

According to Gate.io News bot, reports from CoinDesk show that two obtained business memos indicate that Movement Labs secretly allocated up to 10% of the MOVE Token supply to consultants. According to leaked documents, advisors Sam Thapaliya and Vinit Parekh received token allocations of 5% and 2.5%, respectively, totaling over $50 million. Insiders referred to Thapaliya as the "shadow co-founder" and he is currently preparing to take legal action to claim the tokens. Movement Labs responded that the related agreement is not binding. After this incident, co-founders Rushi Manche and Cooper Scanlon have publicly expressed their differences.
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The bipartisan amendment draft text of the GENIUS Act has been submitted to the U.S. Senate.

Odaily News According to encryption journalist Eleanor Terrett's post on the X platform, the U.S. Senate has received a bipartisan amendment draft text for the GENIUS Act. Two informed Senate sources revealed that the amendment includes new provisions regarding consumer protection, bankruptcy handling, and ethical standards.
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Today, the net inflow of Bitcoin ETF in the US is 2494 BTC, and the net inflow of Ethereum ETF is 27202 ETH.

Odaily News According to Lookonchain monitoring, today 10 American Bitcoin ETFs had a net inflow of 2494 BTC, with BlackRock contributing 2250 BTC. Currently, BlackRock holds 627986 BTC, worth $6.419 billion; 9 Ethereum ETFs had a net inflow of 27202 ETH, with BlackRock contributing 22097 ETH. Currently, BlackRock holds 1,281,114 ETH, worth $3.23 billion.
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Today, the net inflow of Bitcoin ETF in the United States is 2494 BTC, and the net inflow of Ethereum ETF is 27202 ETH.

Odaily News According to Lookonchain monitoring, today 10 US Bitcoin ETFs had a net inflow of 2494 BTC, of which BlackRock accounted for 2250 BTC. Currently, BlackRock holds 627986 BTC, valued at 6.419 billion USD; 9 Ethereum ETFs had a net inflow of 27202 ETH, of which BlackRock accounted for 22097 ETH. Currently, BlackRock holds 1,281,114 ETH, valued at 3.23 billion USD.
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