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Spot Bitcoin ETFs surpassed Ethereum ETFs in investment flows with a net inflow of $332.7 million led by Fidelity’s FBTC and BlackRock’s IBIT, according to SoSoValue data. In contrast, Ethereum ETFs saw an outflow of $135.3 million. This shift suggests investors may be capitalizing on Bitcoin’s perceived stability amid macroeconomic uncertainties. Ethereum, however, may sustain its outperformance into year-end due to its strong yield prospects and Digital Asset Treasuries growth.

The article examines the increasing search volume for ‘memecoin’ on Google and the implications of this trend in the crypto market. It assesses the change in retail interest, comparing it to January’s peak and current revived state. The article also explores the contrast in responses between search activity and Crypto Twitter, pointing to a healthier, more sustainable growth in the memecoin space. The article finally suggests that despite past failures, a more durable memecoin infrastructure now offers various strategies and opportunities to market participants.

Bitcoin traders were selling in anticipation of Jerome Powell’s speech at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium, expecting a hawkish stance from the Fed Chair. The price discrepancy between top exchanges signaled strong US spot selling. The long-term bullish run of Bitcoin may not be over yet according to some analysts, despite a 10% fall from its all-time high. Future crypto prices may affect stock markets as well.

Uniswap’s UNI token hits a month low while its network’s volume reaches an all-time high and whales continue to accumulate tokens. Despite a price drop, Uniswap solidifies its position in the decentralized exchange industry with over $724 billion handled this year. The article provides a detailed analysis of the UNI price trends and predicts a potential price rebound.

Fourteen men, including 11 police officers and a former legislative assembly member, have been sentenced to life imprisonment in India for a 2018 crypto-related kidnapping case. The kidnappers extorted Bitcoin and cash from the victim through threats, with an anti-corruption court convicting them under the Indian Penal Code for their actions.

Bitcoin token protocol BRC20 integrates Ethereum Virtual Machine for smart contracts capabilities. The upgrade, BRC2.0, enables programming of tokens and decentralizes governance. The update aims to offer the Ethereum user experience, but secured by the Bitcoin network.

Bluprynt, a platform for embedded compliance and blockchain solutions, has successfully completed a Know Your Issuer verification for USDC, making it the first global stablecoin to achieve this milestone. This moves the industry closer to establishing a benchmark for authenticity and compliance transparency. The U.S.-based platform utilizes AI-powered solutions for KYI verification, ensuring investors and financial institutions can authenticate the USDC stablecoin’s provenance. This comes as regulation of stablecoins is in focus amid increasing global adoption.

Elon Musk’s personal lawyer, Alex Shapiro, is reportedly the chairman of a Dogecoin digital asset treasury (DAT) planning to raise $200 million. The so-called House of Doge treasury company aims to invest in the Dogecoin token. With the launch date undisclosed, Shapiro’s previous clients include Jay-Z and Alec Baldwin. DATs’ surge in popularity has seen several listed companies diversify into acquiring altcoins. The article also covers Dogecoin’s current trading value, DAT market trends, and mentions prominent DATs and current market moves in the sector.

Ethereum Layer 2 network, Blast, once the second-largest, suffers considerable decline as users migrate to other ecosystems. The article discusses Blast’s total value locked (TVL), its initial controversies, and its disappointing airdrop results, with the BLAST token significantly underperforming. Detailed figures on active users and comparisons with other leading L2 networks are provided.