The total crypto market cap (TOTAL) continues to grow, as observed over the last few days. This is followed by Bitcoin (BTC), which is currently above $65,000, inching closer to $67,000. On the altcoin front, Worldcoin (WLD) could be seen leading the brigade owing to a rather seemingly bearish announcement. In the news today:- BlackRock’s

In the early 2010s, banking customers dissatisfied with the fees, complexity and poor service of traditional banks gained some new options. Neobanks, also called digital or challenger banks, emerged as fintech startups aimed at providing banking services primarily through mobile apps and web platforms, without the need for physical branches. Fintechs like Simple in the

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Fund issuers looking to offer spot ether ETFs in the US have heard from the Securities and Exchange Commission — with sources saying the dialogue points to launches next week. The securities regulator has asked the companies to submit their final registration statements, or S-1s, for the proposed ETH funds by end of day on

Today, enjoy the Empire newsletter on Blockworks.co. Tomorrow, get the news delivered directly to your inbox.  Subscribe to the Empire newsletter . Crypto has a pal As far as crypto adopters among fintech giants go, PayPal is right up there. Mastercard and Visa may have been working with the space a little longer, but PayPal

Launch of spot ether ETFs in the U.S. will push the price of the crypto to all-time highs above $5,000, the report said. Bitwise said money flowing into new ether spot ETFs will have a larger impact than it did for bitcoin. Ether spot ETFs are expected to draw in $15 billion of net inflows

Elwood will focus on its trading technology software-as-a-service products and services. Zodia Markets’ $50 million-$60 million a day OTC business expects to “increase daily volumes significantly,” as a result of the deal. 00:54 How Blackbird Brings Dining Experiences On-Chain 00:58 Breaking Down Solana’s Triangle Pattern 02:27 Trump Chooses Pro-Crypto VP Candidate; Kraken Signs Deal With

Traders anticipate bitcoin rallying to $70,000, buoyed by a more optimistic macro environment and the prospect of a crypto-friendly U.S. administration under Donald Trump. Reduced selling pressure from key wallets and a more positive political outlook for the crypto sector have contributed to the bullish sentiment, despite recent volatility and concerns over Mt. Gox repayments.