LATEST: Fidelity Updates Filing for Ethereum ETF, Allocates $4.7M Seed Capital

Fidelity has significantly bolstered its commitment to cryptocurrency with a new $4.7 million investment into its Ethereum exchange-traded fund, as detailed in their latest amended filing. The investment, spearheaded by FMR Capital, Inc., an affiliate of Fidelity, underscores a robust interest in the expanding crypto ETF market. On June 4, FMR Capital acquired 125,000 shares at approximately $38 each, following an initial purchase of one share for $40 in late May.

This strategic move facilitated the purchase of 1,250 ether using the proceeds, highlighting Fidelity’s proactive stance in harnessing the potential of digital assets. The absence of any fees mentioned in the filing mirrors the cautious approach taken by other players in the industry, who are possibly waiting for market leader BlackRock’s fee reveal to adjust their strategies.

As regulatory milestones are cleared with the SEC approving necessary forms last month, the industry is poised for the next phase. Trading is anticipated to commence following the final adjustments and approvals, potentially setting a precedent for future crypto fund management initiatives.

SEC filing 

Bitcoin Blockspace: Dynamics of System Resource Use

Competition for blockspace is and always will be one of the core tensions that exist between different users of the Bitcoin protocol. At the end of the day there are only two restrictions on how it will be used, the technical and consensus layer of what is actually possible or allowed by the protocol, and the economic layer of what people are willing to pay to make use of blockspace to different ends.

This is a fundamental and inescapable reality of how the network works. It is a purely market driven distributed mechanism for deciding how Bitcoin is used. Concerning anything that is possible to do, the market is the ultimate decider as to whether or not it will be done. The market is…

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Does Solana’s Decline Mean It’s ‘Rugging In Slow Motion’?

Solana’s SOL/USD continuous decline prompted one prominent crypto trader to express serious doubts about its future.

What Happened: Prominent trader DonAlt has voiced his concern over the persistent decline in the value of Solana, despite Bitcoin’s BTC/USD stability. He noted that the cryptocurrency has been “rugging in slow motion,” with “day after day after day red.” He further stated that SOL is already down 37% against USD from its peak. This, he found particularly striking given that Bitcoin has been stable.

On the contrary, notable crypto influencer Altcoin Hunter expressed bullish sentiments on Solana, dismissing rumors of it being a “slow rug” and considering going long above $125….

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Top Trending Crypto Coins of The Day

BIGCAP COINS:

  1. Bitcoin: Market Cap of $1.2 Trillion.
  2. Pepe: Market Cap of $4.8 Billion.
  3. Solana: Market Cap of $61.3 Billion.

MIDCAP COINS:

  1. LayerZero: Market Cap of $773 Million.
  2. Super Trump: Market Cap of $23.7 Million.
  3. Notcoin: Market Cap of $1.5 Billion.

RISING COINS:

  1. MAGA: Market Cap of $371 Million.
  2. Biaoqing: Market Cap of $35.6 Million.
  3. Mog Coin: Market Cap of $335 Million.

Disclaimer: Market capitalizations can vary in real-time. The information provided here is intended purely for educational purposes and should not, under any circumstances, be construed as financial advice.

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