Welcome to the February 27, 2024 edition of the Genfinity News Recap! As you navigate through your busy workday, staying informed about the latest developments in the realms of Web3 and finance can be a challenge. However, we are here to provide you with an overview of the crypto news you might have overlooked today.
February 27, 2024 Genfinity News Recap
Bitcoin
The price of Bitcoin (BTC) surged 10% in 24 hours, its biggest daily gain since October 2023. Notably, CoinDesk reported that this rally triggered over $180 million in losses for those betting against Bitcoin — short sellers. The rise is attributed to factors like increased trading volume and institutional buying. Market analysts are optimistic, calling this a “new bull market” fueled by positive sentiment and the upcoming Bitcoin halving event expected to further increase its value.
The Bitcoin Fear and Greed Index is now at 79, or extreme greed, which was last seen at a Bitcoin price of $69K.
The news outlet also reported that BlackRock’s Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), IBIT, is seeing significant trading activity, potentially exceeding $1 billion in volume for two consecutive days. They speculate that this may coincide with Bitcoin’s price surge past $57,000, its highest point since late 2021. While high trading volume can indicate investor interest, it reflects both buying and selling activity.
However, data reveals Monday’s high volume was accompanied by substantial inflows. Bitcoin ETFs collectively attracted $520 million, with Fidelity’s FBTC receiving the largest share. Ark and 21Shares’ ARKB followed, while IBIT’s $111 million inflow fell below its average. This surge in activity aligns with Bitcoin breaking out of a consolidation period and rallying over 10%.
Moreover, respected analysts on Twitter are also measuring quantitative data related to the current rally. It seems that large cap trading volumes are back at levels last seen around the FTX scandal and that retail investors are starting to pick up the pace.
Ripple
Aiming to propel real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, Ripple partners with the Axelar Foundation. Cointelegraph summarized the story, noting that their collaboration leverages Axelar’s technology to bridge communication between the XRP Ledger (XRPL) and over 55 other blockchains. This empowers developers to deploy decentralized applications (dApps) across different networks, potentially unlocking liquidity for stablecoins and large-cap assets.
“Real world asset tokenization will be the driving force of the blockchain economy,” said David Schwartz, Ripple’s CTO and XRPL co-creator, emphasizing the potential of this technology. He envisions a future where traditional lending platforms utilize tokenized RWAs for collateralized loans.
Kraken Exchange
Pymnts.com reported that Kraken exchange is launching a new brand, Kraken Institutional, specifically designed for institutions seeking exposure to crypto assets. They aim to simplify access by offering integrated solutions across various existing Kraken services, including spot trading, over-the-counter (OTC) trading, and staking.
Led by Tim Ogilvie, Kraken Institutional emphasizes its commitment to cater to the rapidly growing institutional demand for crypto. Ogilvie highlights the recent ETF approval as a catalyst for this expansion and emphasizes that Kraken Institutional will provide a comprehensive suite of products and services tailored to institutional needs. The company’s current user base exceeds 10 million.
Regulation
In a report released on Feb. 26 and summarized by cryptopolitan, the Financial Stability Board (FSB) is focusing on asset tokenization as part of its support for the G20 crypto asset roadmap. They plan to deliver reports on the financial stability implications of asset tokenization and artificial intelligence (AI) in 2024.
Last year, the G20 endorsed a global framework for regulating crypto assets and the FSB collaborated with the IMF to develop a roadmap for regulating them. The FSB also plans to propose a format for incident reporting exchange to facilitate information sharing and enhance resilience against cyber operational risks. They emphasize the need for proactive measures to manage risks associated with digitalization, which has increased the interconnectedness of the financial system.
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