Crypto Prices Apr 15: Hong Kong Approval Fuels Crypto Surge
Crypto currency experienced a notable rise over the past day
TOP 5 Gainers Coins
| Indices | LTP | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Core | $2.12 | 54.02% |
| AIOZ Network | $0.7903 | 29.37% |
| Neo | $22.64 | 22.14% |
| Pendle | $6.84 | 21.20% |
| Render | $9.20 | 18.46% |
Crypto News Key Highlights:
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Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) approved spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, a first for the region. Prominent firms like China Asset Management and Harvest Global Investments secured approval. Mainland Chinese investors may face hurdles due to China's crypto ban. Southbound Stock Connect program doesn't cover digital currency products, aligning with China's cautious stance on cryptocurrency risk.
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Solana addressed ongoing congestion issues with the release of v1.17.31 on Mainnet Beta. Anatoly Yakovenko noted the release's significance in mitigating network congestion. Anza's v1.18.11 release on devnet aims to further address congestion. SOL price surged by 15%, reaching $156, with futures open interest rising. Whales withdrew $3 million from Binance to invest in Solana meme coins amidst market recovery.
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Germany's largest federal bank, Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW), joins forces with Bitpanda to offer crypto custody services by mid-2024, bolstering crypto adoption amid anticipation of Bitcoin halving. LBBW aims to meet growing demand from corporate clients for digital assets. German financial institutions are increasingly engaging in crypto activities ahead of EU regulations. Retail and institutional interest in Bitcoin and altcoins remains high in Germany.
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Bitcoin's weekly inflow plummeted to $126 million amid heightened volatility due to uncertainty around halving and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, driving prices down to $61,600. Ethereum faced its 5th consecutive week of outflows, totaling $29 million. Regional disparities in investment trends were notable, with the US witnessing significant outflows while Germany attracted $29 million in inflows.
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Excitement builds in the cryptocurrency community as the Bitcoin Halving approaches, with Ordinals experiencing increased activity. NFT collections like nodemonkes and BitcoinPuppets thrive on the platform. Runes Protocol aims to simplify tokenization, generating interest pre-halving. However, Bitcoin miners face revenue challenges with rewards expected to halve, prompting the need for innovative solutions.
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