Standard Chartered Reports: Ethereum Treasury Stocks Show Higher Returns Than ETFs
Standard Chartered Reports: Ethereum Treasury Stocks Show Higher Returns Than ETFs
馃搱 Treasury Stocks vs ETH ETFs
Standard Chartered analysis reveals that companies holding Ethereum in their treasury are delivering superior returns compared to ETH ETFs. This finding comes amid growing institutional interest in cryptocurrency exposure methods.
- Direct ETH exposure through treasury stocks proving more profitable
- Follows trend of increasing ETH ETF inflows
- Institutional investors showing preference for traditional equity structures
The report aligns with recent data showing Ethereum investors outperforming Bitcoin holders, suggesting a shift in institutional cryptocurrency investment strategies.
Standard Chartered: Ethereum treasury stocks outperform $ETH ETFs! Analysts argue direct exposure to Ethereum via treasury stocks offers better returns than ETH ETFs.
EU Stablecoin Regulation Under MiCA: Key Changes and Market Impact
The EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation brings significant changes to stablecoin operations: - Issuers must obtain EU licenses - 60% of reserves required in EU banks - Mandatory audits and whitepaper disclosures Market effects include potential delisting of non-compliant stablecoins, while USDC and EURC gain prominence. Euro-based stablecoins see increased adoption. *Key Challenge*: Concentration of reserves in EU banks could pose systemic risks. MiCA aims to enhance stability and consumer protection while bridging traditional finance and crypto markets.
Market Update: ETFs Drive Bitcoin & Ethereum Growth, Trump's 401(k) Plans
**Key Market Movements:** - Bitcoin ETFs reach new milestone with 662,500 BTC under management, led by BlackRock's IBIT - Ethereum surges 25.6% on $850M ETF inflows and institutional staking interest - XRP gains 5.5% in 24 hours, driven by whale activity on South Korea's Upbit **Notable Developments:** - Trump considers executive order to allow crypto in 401(k) plans - Solana Mobile begins shipping Seeker phone with built-in staking capabilities - SOL Strategies named exclusive validator operator for Seeker *Market sentiment remains positive with institutional adoption growing across major cryptocurrencies.*
Stolen Satoshi Nakamoto Statue Found in Lugano Lake
The recently stolen Satoshi Nakamoto statue in Lugano, Switzerland has been recovered from a nearby lake. The artwork, created by Valentina Picozzi as a tribute to Bitcoin's anonymous founder, was discovered in a damaged state, with evidence pointing to deliberate vandalism. The statue was initially reported missing on August 2, 2025, causing significant concern within the cryptocurrency community. Local authorities have not yet released details about potential suspects or motives behind the theft and subsequent damage. - Statue recovered from lake - Found in multiple pieces - Investigation ongoing
JD.com Announces HKD-Pegged Stablecoin Amid Global Tokenization Wave
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com plans to launch a stablecoin in Q4 2025, joining a growing trend of major financial institutions entering the digital currency space. Key developments: - JD's stablecoin will be pegged to HKD and other currencies - Initial B2B focus with planned expansion to retail in Hong Kong and Macau - Public blockchain implementation for transparency - HKMA-supervised testing since July 2024 This follows significant moves by traditional finance: - Major US banks discussing consortium stablecoin - HSBC launches tokenized deposits in Hong Kong - BNP Paribas introduces tokenized money market fund - Hong Kong passes comprehensive stablecoin regulation [Read HKMA press release](https://www.hkma.gov.hk/eng/news-and-media/press-releases/2025/05/20250521-3/)