Bitcoin ETFs: BlackRock’s Big Gulp Leaves Ether Choking on Dust

According to the scribes who track these newfangled markets, the sector lassoed a total daily net inflow of $131.30 million. That’s right, the big boys are back in town, and they’re betting on the ol’ reliable-Bitcoin. Seems like the institutional types have gotten the itch again, and they’re scratching it with cryptocurrency.

Senate Advances CLARITY Act, Setting Up Historic Floor Showdown Over Crypto Regulation

The hearing began with Committee Chair Tim Scott explaining the bill as a way to protect consumers, encourage the growth of cryptocurrency within the US, and protect national security related to digital assets. Senator Warren disagreed, arguing the bill was created by and for the cryptocurrency industry, and suggested Republicans were intentionally trying to benefit former President Trump’s crypto ventures. She stated that no part of the bill was included without the approval of the crypto industry itself.

Bitcoin’s Wild Ride: Bulls, Bears, and the Dance of Dollars

Bitcoin Price Chart

From the ashes of $78,800, Bitcoin rises anew, breaking through the chains of $79,500 and $80,200 with the grace of a circus acrobat. The bulls, ever optimistic, push it past $80,500, shattering the bearish trend line at $80,650. A peak of $82,017 is reached, but then-consolidation. A minor dip below the 23.6% Fib retracement level, a mere hiccup in its grand symphony.

Crypto Cops Nab $450M in Shady USDT – Twain’s Take

Now, the T3 Financial Crime Unit-a brainchild of Tether, TRON, and those blockchain sleuths at TRM Labs-has frozen over $450 million in assets they say are tied to criminal activity. Tether’s CEO, Paolo Ardoino, chimed in on Thursday, saying this is just the tip of the iceberg. Well, shucks, let’s hope they’ve got a big ol’ icebreaker ready.