LATEST: CoinShares Reports $2B in Crypto Fund Inflows in May with BTC Leading

The cryptocurrency market has observed a remarkable fourth consecutive week of inflows, accumulating $185 million in the final week of May alone, culminating in a monthly total of $2 billion. This surge has elevated the year-to-date investment in digital assets to surpass $15 billion. The U.S. has played a pivotal role in this influx, contributing $130 million last week, despite simultaneous outflows from incumbent issuers totaling $260 million. Bitcoin has notably led these inflows, attracting $148 million and indicating a strong bullish sentiment.

Ether has also seen a resurgence in investor interest, with weekly inflows of $33.5 million, influenced by the U.S. approval of Ether ETFs, a move reversing previous negative trends. Additionally, Solana’s SOL recorded positive flows, ending May with $24.8 million in total investments. Despite some setbacks in multi-asset funds, which experienced $2.7 million in weekly outflows, the substantial inflows into major cryptocurrencies underscore a growing investor confidence and a promising outlook for the crypto market.

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On the Margin Newsletter: Coinbase adds to crypto’s war chest

Welcome to the On the Margin Newsletter, brought to you by Ben Strack, Casey Wagner and Felix Jauvin. Here’s what you’ll find in today’s edition:

General election season is well underway, and crypto companies are opening their checkbooks. A sign the bull market is truly upon us afterall, perhaps? 
A $1.6 trillion asset manager came out swinging in the ether ETF fee war, but a competitor could be positioned to one-up them.

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As promised, President Joe Biden on Friday vetoed H.J.Res. 109 — a pro-crypto bill that attempted to overturn the SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 121. The veto comes after a rare show of bipartisan support and cross-chamber cooperation required…

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LATEST: Toncoin Whale Transactions Surge 237.5% in a Day

Whale activity in the cryptocurrency market is often a precursor to significant price movements. Recently, Toncoin (TON), the native token of The Open Network (TON), has witnessed a remarkable 237.5% increase in large transactions exceeding $100,000. This spike, observed over the last 24 hours, suggests that influential market players are realigning their investments, possibly in anticipation of a major market shift.

Crypto analyst Ali highlights the strategic nature of these movements, indicating that whales could be positioning for an upcoming price trend. “The substantial rise in large-scale Toncoin transactions underscores a strategic shift among significant holders, reflecting their readiness for potential market changes,” said Ali.

As TON’s price climbs by 2.42% to $6.63, making it the 10th largest cryptocurrency with a market valuation of $15.97 billion, the increase in whale activity could hint at a bullish future. Observers and participants await to see if this uptrend continues, signaling a robust period for Toncoin and possibly the broader crypto market.

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