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Osprey Emphasizes the Necessity of Bitcoin Investment

The ETF issuer Osprey, managing over $500 million in assets, publicly emphasized the importance of investing in Bitcoin during a CNBC live broadcast. Osprey stated that Wall Street financial advisors should recommend Bitcoin to clients and defined Bitcoin as a “new asset class.” This is interpreted as good news for traditional financial ETF issuers supporting Bitcoin as an essential asset in investment portfolios through mainstream channels.

Google Threat Intelligence Detects Malicious Cryptocurrency Theft Software ‘Ghost Blade’

Google Threat Intelligence has identified a malicious software called ‘Ghost Blade’ aimed at stealing cryptocurrencies. The software targets iOS devices to extract private keys and can access data from major communication apps. Cryptocurrency users should be alert to the risk of private key theft.

BlackRock Ethereum Staking ETF Assets Surpass $254 Million

BlackRock’s Ethereum staking exchange-traded fund, ‘iShares Staked Ethereum Trust,’ surpassed $254 million in assets under management one week after listing. This is seen as a sign that institutional investors’ demand for Ethereum staking is beginning to flow in substantially.

Federal Reserve Policy Concerns Rise as U.S. Inflation Warning Emerges

Wall Street’s vigilance over the potential for increased U.S. inflation due to escalating tensions in the Middle East is growing. US banks believe the Federal Reserve may still raise interest rates, with markets closely watching future rate policies.

Tensions Between Iran and the U.S. Pressure Global Risk Assets Down

Analysts point out that escalating conflicts between the U.S., Israel, and Iran are generally pressuring global risk assets. Bitcoin and U.S. stocks are declining in tandem, and increased geopolitical uncertainty continues to make investor sentiment very fragile.

On-Chain Data Platform Detects Large-Scale USDC Transfers Between Unknown Wallets

According to on-chain tracking service Whale Alert, approximately 406.945 million USDC have been transferred between unknown wallet addresses. This suggests that large “whale” addresses may be rebalancing their funds, and the subsequent market impact warrants attention.

U.S. Government Grants Limited License for Iran Oil Sales

It is reported that the U.S. government has issued a license allowing limited sales of Iranian oil. This easing measure is seen as a macro variable that could influence international oil prices, Middle East stability, and global inflation prospects.

Potential Federal Reserve Rate Hike Increases

According to Odaily, US banks indicate that a rate hike by the Federal Reserve this year cannot be completely ruled out. This raises the prospect that the Fed may tighten monetary policy if domestic inflation pressures increase.

X Platform Officially Introduces AI Content Detection Feature

X platform has officially implemented a detection feature for identifying AI-generated content. This measure is believed to potentially impact the identification of false and manipulative information related to cryptocurrencies during dissemination.

PANews Foresees Accelerated On-Chain Progress of Physical Assets

Electric Capital notes that there are only 34 revenue-generating RWA assets on-chain with a scale exceeding $50 million. This suggests that large-scale physical investment sectors, such as AI infrastructure, could become key drivers for the next phase of RWA growth.