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DigitalX Weekly Crypto Update: Market Trends and Analysis

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DigitalX Weekly Crypto Update: Market Trends and Analysis

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Oct 11th, 2024
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DigitalX Weekly Crypto Update: Market Trends and Analysis

Market Commentary

After briefly surpassing US$64,000, Bitcoin’s price has continued to decline throughout the week amid escalating geopolitical tensions and a more hawkish stance from the Fed, driven by stronger-than-expected economic data. As a result, digital asset investment products saw global net outflows of US$147 million last week, ending a three-week inflow streak, according to CoinShares. Additionally, the US-based Ethereum ETFs reported zero flows on Monday, only the second time this has occurred since their launch in late July.

The National Bank of Bahrain rolled out its first Bitcoin investment fund. In partnership with digital asset firm ARP Digital, this product is designed for institutional investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin – with 100% loss protection on the downside – based out of the Middle East’s Gulf Cooperation Council, including but not limited to: Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. According to Crypto.com’s COO Eric Anziani, Bahrain has created an “innovation-friendly crypto and fintech ecosystem… putting in place clear regulation that balances customer protection with commercialisation.”

State Street is developing tokenised bond and money market fund products but is not planning to launch a stablecoin in the near future. This decision is driven by the continued uncertainty surrounding digital asset regulation and intense competition from groups such as Circle. Instead, the focus is on creating tokenised collateral, enabling traders to use these assets as margin without needing to liquidate their holdings to post cash. 

 

CRYPTO TOP 20 7 DAY PRICE CHANGE

*All figures throughout are in USD unless otherwise specified

 

Market Updates

  • Bitcoin, Gold could benefit from rising geopolitical tension and U.S. election: JPMorgan
  • $147 million exists global crypto funds, ending three-week inflow streak: Coinshares
  • Ether ETFs see zero flows for second time as Bitcoin ETFs post biggest inflows in 6 days
  • VanEck enters crypto VC space, seeks $30 million for first fund
  • New HBO documentary aims to reveal Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto’s true identity
  • Coinbase to delist non-compliant stablecoins in EU following implementation of MiCA guidelines
  • WBTC completes shift to multi-jurisdiction custody arrangement
  • Japan’s Metaplenet buys an additional $6.7 million in Bitcoin, raises total holdings to over $40 million
  • Crypto custody firm Copper’s CEO Dmitry Tokarev plans to step down
  • 21.co taps Crypto.com for Bitcoin liquidity services in partnership
  • New EIP-7781 to make Ethereum faster by 33%
  • Solana dominates token launches, accounting for over 87% of new tokens in 2024
  • September marks Polymarket’s best ever month as US presidential election draws closer
  • Bitwise revamps three of its crypto futures ETFs to rotate in Treasuries in an effort to curb volatility
  • Chainalysis CEO steps back for ‘personal issue after a decade of service
  • Grayscale debuts new fund that gives investors exposure to governance token Aave
  • Election outcome and SEC appeal to decide XRP ETF future
  • Aerodrome tops $1 billion in deposits, dominating DeFi on Base
  • Epic wants Fortnite, Minecraft, Roblox to become interoperable metaverse
  • Europe is not a top priority for Sam Altman’s Worldcoin, exec says
  • LEGO removes crypto scam from homepage after being hacked: Report
  • Kraken launches derivatives trading in Bermuda with BMA license
  • deBridge unveils Hooks for cross-chain data transfers and dapp triggers

The Shift List

  • National Bank of Bahrain rolls out its first Bitcoin investment fund
  • Crypto adoption on track to hit 8% by 2025: Report
  • Relm Insurance introduces BTC-denominated policy for Bitcoin miners
  • Canary Capital files for a spot XRP exchange-traded fund with the SEC

Tinkering with Tokenisation

  • ECB official proposes unified European ledger for digital assets
  • State Street works on tokenised bond and money market fund; no ‘current plans’ for stablecoin project
  • PayPal, Ernst & Young settle first corporate payment via PYUSD stablecoin
  • Banks to use Swift network for crypto transaction trials
  • Brazil tests DeFi elements, compatibility in Drex CBDC pilot
  • Bitcoin miner Marathon’s Anduro unveils tokenisation platform, starts with whiskey
  • RWA issuer Midas expands tokenised products to retail users with regulatory nod in Europe
  • Palau introduces blockchain savings bonds with Soramitsu
  • Archax, Assetera partner to offer tokenised RWA in UK, Europe
  • ECB DLT settlement trials: Helaba’s WIBank issues registered bond on public blockchain
  • LatAm bank Littio ditches Ethereum for Avalanche as demand for RWA vaults grows
  • WisdomTree debuts debit card spending for onchain money fund
  • IDA integrates HKDA stablecoin with Chainlink for secure cross-chain use

Macro and Regulatory Environment

  • U.S. adds 254,000 jobs and unemployment declines, blowing away expectations
  • SEC Chair Gary Gensler on crypto: ‘It’s unlikely this stuff is gonna be a currency’
  • Sen. Elizabeth Warren will debate lawyer John Deaton twice in October 
  • UAE exempts crypto transactions from value added tax
  • Crypto.com sues SEC, Chair Gary Gensler after reciving Wells Notice
  • IMF urges El Salvador again to strengthen regulatory framework and oversight of Bitcoin
  • Crypto payments firm BCB Group was the subject of an FCA investigation: Sources
  • CFTC reportedly mulling accepting digital assets as trading collateral
  • UN agency recommends criminalisation of unlicensed VASPs in Southeast Asia to counter cyber fraud
  • Judge approves FTX bankruptcy plan
  • Robinhood Chief Legal Officer Dan Gallagher could be tapped to lead SEC if Trump wins presidency: Politico
  • Crypto disclosure firm Bluprynt releases standards to help token issuers comply with EU rules
  • Hong Kong regulator intends to approve more crypto exchange licenses in batches by year-end: report
  • Coinbase seeks early appeal in SEC case after agency appeals Ripple ruling
  • Taiwan’s FSC drafts new crypto AML rules, requiring firms to register or face jail time
  • WEF backs ‘Sandbox-first approach’ for DeFi adoption
  • Hong Kong gearing up to approve more cryptocurrency exchange licenses by year-end: SFC
  • Hong Kong makes HKVAX third licensed retail crypto exchange
  • South Korea plans to regulate cross-border stablecoin transactions
  • DLT exchange FCX lands trading, settlement licenses in Australia
  • India’s crypto discussion paper on hold due to other priorities

 

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Disclaimer:

The information in this document is prepared by DigitalX Asset Management Pty Ltd (ACN 629 653 121) (DigitalX).

DigitalX is a corporate authorised representative (CAR) (CAR No. 1270748) of Boutique Capital Pty Ltd (AFSL 508011) and True Oak Investments Ltd (AFSL 238184). Boutique Capital is the Trustee of the DigitalX Fund and the DigitalX Bitcoin Fund. True Oak Investments is the Trustee of the DigitalX Asset Reference Token Fund (DxART). All three funds are open to wholesale investors only.

DigitalX is also a corporate authorised representative (CAR) of K2 Asset Management Ltd (ABN 95 085 445 094 AFSL 244 393) (K2), a wholly owned subsidiary of K2 Asset Management Holdings Ltd (ABN 59 124 636 782). K2 is the Responsible Entity and Issuer of the DigitalX Bitcoin ETF (ASX: BTXX) (ARSN 650 945 216) which is open to retail investors. Offers to invest in the DigitalX Bitcoin ETF (BTXX) will only be made in the product disclosure statement (PDS) and this material is not intended to substitute the PDS which outlines the risks involved and other relevant information. You should also consider the Target Market Determination (TMD) issued when ascertaining if the product is appropriate for your needs. A PDS & TMD for BTXX can be obtained at https://www.digitalx.com/funds/bitcoin-etf/. You should consider the PDS & TMD before making a decision to acquire an interest in BTXX.

The information herein is presented in summary form and is therefore subject to qualification and further explanation. The information in this document is not intended to be relied upon as advice to investors or potential investors and has been prepared without taking into account personal investment objectives, financial circumstances or particular needs. Recipients of this document are advised to consult their own professional advisers about legal, tax, financial or other matters relevant to the suitability of this information. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.

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