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Ethereum ETFs See Fourth Consecutive Day of Inflows

Spot Ethereum ETFs have seen four consecutive days of inflows, indicating increased institutional confidence. BlackRock's iShares Ethereum Trust leads with significant inflows, while Fidelity's fund faces outflows, highlighting investor preferences and the growing acceptance of Ethereum in traditional finance.

New Taiwan Dollar Stablecoin Use Cases Need Clarification! Mega Financial Testing Shows: Large Cross-Border Remittances "Banks Still Have the Advantage"

Mega Bank conducted a practical comparison between stablecoins and traditional banks for cross-border remittances. The results indicate that stablecoins are faster and cheaper for small transfers, but when the amount exceeds approximately $7,000, banks have a significant cost advantage. Stablecoin cross-border remittances are impacted by regulatory restrictions in multiple countries, and real-world application scenarios still require further investigation. Dong Ruibin emphasized that traditional banks possess irreplaceable infrastructure in fund settlement and compliance management.

Crypto Market Shows Gradual Growth As Top Assets Turn Green

The global crypto market saw a slight increase in total capitalization, while trading volume dropped significantly. Bitcoin and Ethereum prices rose modestly, with notable gains from altcoins like $DOGS, $PI, and $PEPE. DeFi TVL rose slightly, but NFT sales volume fell sharply. Key developments included new investments in gold-related tokens and Aave's launch of Aave Shield to reduce transfer slippage.

XRP ETFs See Just Nine Red Days Since Launch as Goldman Sachs Leads Holdings

Spot XRP ETFs have recorded a net outflow of just 9 days since their launch at the start of November; cumulative net inflows hit $1.4 billion. At the end of 2025, Goldman Sachs held $154 million worth of the ETFs, topping the list of the 30 largest holders. Spot XRP exchange-traded funds hav

ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood: Now is a good time to buy volatile stocks; AI has not yet entered the hype cycle

Cathie Wood pointed out in an interview that the current market differs from the tech bubble period, filled with fear, but this presents investment opportunities. She emphasized that volatility represents uncertainty and believes we are in the midst of a technological revolution, with AI not yet hyped, and enormous future opportunities ahead.

Tom Lee: Rising oil prices are relatively bullish for US stocks; the US stock market may bottom out this month.

BitMine Chairman Tom Lee stated in an interview that rising oil prices are beneficial for the U.S. stock market, and investors tend to hold growth stocks, particularly the Magnificent 7. He believes the U.S. stock market may be forming a bottom and pointed out that current private credit issues will not lead to systemic risk.