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Why You Are Thinking About Ethereum All Wrong Have you heard? Ethereum is dead. Or no…wait, it is pivoting. The price isn’t high enough. Other chains are gaining traction. Something must be done.  Ethereum is not dead. It is not pivoting. It’s doing just fine.  The constant chatter about Ethereum online seems to fulfill a need for drama that the network itself has failed to provide. Ethereum has been the world’s leading and largest programmable blockchain since its inception. As Ethereum approaches its 10th birthday, it remains the preferred destination for digital asset investors, banks, and start-ups in the crypto ecosystem. Perhaps the biggest source of friction in the ecosystem comes from the gap between those who see Ethereum as a computing platform—the foundation for the future of digital finance—and those who would like it to be the ideal digital asset and store of value, similar, if not better than Bitcoin. For the latter group, Ethereum’s low asset price relative to Bitcoin is a perpetual source of disappointment. For people who see Ethereum primarily as a computing platform, the low asset price is secondary to the network’s enormously successful transformation over the last few years. In their view, and my own, Ethereum has gone from strength to strength. Ethereum then & now Turn back the clock five years and things looked different. Ethereum was closer to a wildly successful proof of concept than the future of finance. The network struggled to execute more than a million transactions a day, and when it became congested, transaction fees reached absurd levels, as much as $50 for a single payment or transfer. And every transaction came with a sizable carbon footprint, thanks to the proof-of-work transaction processing system. Today, the proof-of-work system is gone. In its place, proof of stake handles the same workload with a carbon footprint 99% lower. Ethereum’s capacity crunch is also a distant memory. Today, the network can handle up to 250-450 million transactions per year, according to recent estimates. Over 100 companies have built expansions on top of Ethereum (known as Layer 2 networks). The enormous mismatch between available capacity and actual typical demand has led to a collapse in transaction fees. Fees on these expansion networks are reliably between $0.01 and $0.10. Lower transaction fees mean lower “dividends” to network stakeholders. Ethereum’s proof of stake system and Layer-2 scaling were so successful that plunging fees have effectively reduced the “yield” on staking, reducing the value of Ethereum in the views of some investors, especially those that see Ethereum as just a variation on Bitcoin.  But Ethereum is not Bitcoin. Ethereum’s remarkable success has always come from its strength as a platform on which to build. Platforms gather strength over time, fueled by developer communities and the continuous introduction of new capabilities.  This is where Ethereum really shines. The network has operated for nearly a decade without downtime, executing major network upgrades every six to eight months. No other blockchain ecosystem comes close in terms of reliability. The Ethereum of tomorrow The Ethereum Foundation (EF), the organization that stewards the development roadmap, has invested strategically in critical technologies and, very importantly, in resilience.  Nearly every major component of the network infrastructure has multiple unique providers, many of them funded by grants from the EF. This means no single point of failure. More than a million people stake Ethereum, per data on Beaconcha.in, and there are more than 10,000 active network nodes. The latest Ethereum roadmap, unveiled in November, is a multi-year path to another order-of-magnitude increase in capacity and performance. None of this is terribly interesting if you want to make a quick buck selling a meme coin right now. But it is all critically important to banks, corporations, and governments thinking about rebuilding the future of their financial infrastructure. This second group of builders moves more slowly but with far greater long-term value. It’s no surprise that more than 85% of the “real world” digital assets and more than 50% of stablecoin value are on Ethereum. The asset price of Ethereum may yet recover as rising demand offsets low transaction prices. The pricing pattern of Ethereum now is going to be different. It’s not digital gold, swinging up and down based on geopolitics. It’s the next network computing platform, driven by sustained growth in transaction volumes. If you adjust your viewpoint, the path upward and onwards becomes a lot more clearly visible. #ETH #Ethereum

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The crypto world is buzzing! Blockworks founder Jason Yanowitz, fresh from a meeting with a top 5 bank, declares Solana (SOL) and XRP as the next big contenders for spot ETFs. With Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs already dominating, could these altcoins be the next to skyrocket? Dive into the data and market sentiment driving this game-changing prediction as of June 12, 2025! A Top 5 Bank’s Crypto Hierarchy Sparks Excitement Jason Yanowitz, co-founder of Blockworks, dropped a bombshell after meeting with a top 5 bank: Solana (SOL) and XRP are among the elite “top four” crypto assets, alongside Bitcoin and Ethereum. According to Yanowitz, the bank views these four as the leading players in the crypto market, with all others lumped into “everything else.” This revelation, reported by The Crypto Basic, signals institutional confidence in SOL and XRP, fueling speculation that spot ETFs for these assets could be imminent. With Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs already live, let’s explore why Solana and XRP are next in line. Solana’s ETF Momentum: A Fast-Track to Approval? Solana (SOL) is riding high, with its price surging 5% to $166.17 after news of ETF progress, per CoinDesk. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked issuers like Fidelity, Grayscale, and VanEck to amend their S-1 filings for Solana spot ETFs within a week, setting a potential approval timeline within months, according to Blockworks. Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas now gives Solana ETFs a 90% approval chance by October 10, 2025, up from 70% earlier this year. Why Solana? Market Strength: Solana ranks fifth by market cap, with high-speed, low-cost transactions making it a DeFi and memecoin powerhouse. Institutional Backing: JPMorgan predicts $3–6 billion in net assets for Solana ETFs within six months, outpacing Ethereum’s ETF adoption rate. Futures Pave the Way: The launch of Solana futures ETFs by Volatility Shares on March 20, 2025, legitimizes SOL’s status, per Cointelegraph. Despite SEC lawsuits labeling SOL a security, a shift toward a crypto-friendly administration under Trump boosts approval odds, with Polymarket bettors giving Solana an 85% chance of ETF approval in 2025. XRP’s ETF Prospects: Regulatory Clarity in Sight XRP, ranked third among non-stablecoin assets, is also gaining ETF traction. Yanowitz predicts XRP ETFs could follow Solana’s, with a decision deadline set for October 17, 2025, per Bloomberg data. The SEC’s recent acknowledgment of XRP ETF filings from Grayscale, Bitwise, and Franklin Templeton, combined with the end of its Ripple lawsuit, clears a major hurdle. Why XRP? Liquidity Leader: XRP’s high liquidity makes it a prime ETF candidate, with posts on X noting its edge over Solana. Institutional Support: Franklin Templeton’s $1.5 trillion AUM and BlackRock’s rumored plans signal big bets on XRP, per Blockworks and Tron Weekly. Utility Focus: XRP’s role as a bridge currency for global payments, as emphasized by XRP advocate Xena, underscores its stability and institutional appeal. Bloomberg’s James Seyffart notes that XRP’s lack of CME-regulated futures could delay approval, but a new SEC chair and pro-crypto policies may accelerate the process. Market Impact: Billions in New Investment? The potential for Solana and XRP ETFs is massive. JPMorgan estimates Solana ETFs could attract $3–6 billion and XRP ETFs $4–8 billion in net assets within six months, dwarfing Ethereum’s ETF inflows. This influx could propel SOL and XRP to new highs, with analysts like Alejo Pinto predicting a significant price boost for Solana if approved, as the market hasn’t fully priced in this catalyst. X posts reflect the hype, with Blockworks_  reporting SEC progress on Solana ETFs and Brett_Crypto_X  noting XRP’s liquidity advantage. However, Bloomberg’s Seyffart cautions that Litecoin ETFs, with a 90% approval chance by October 2, 2025, might beat both to market due to established futures. Challenges and Risks Despite the optimism, hurdles remain. Solana’s SEC classification as a security in lawsuits against Coinbase and Binance could complicate approvals, though a reduced enforcement focus under new leadership may help. XRP faces delays until CME lists its futures, per TD Securities. Volatility and regulatory uncertainty could also temper investor enthusiasm, as JPMorgan notes altcoin demand is less predictable than Bitcoin’s. Conclusion: A New Era for Crypto ETFs? As of June 11, 2025, Jason Yanowitz’s revelation after meeting a top 5 bank has ignited excitement for Solana and XRP spot ETFs. With Solana’s 90% approval odds and XRP’s 85% chance by October, per Bloomberg, institutional interest is surging. Backed by billions in projected inflows and a pro-crypto regulatory shift, SOL and XRP could redefine the altcoin market. Will they join Bitcoin and Ethereum in the ETF spotlight? Watch the SEC’s next moves, this could be a historic moment for crypto!  Disclaimer This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Cryptocurrency investments carry a high level of risk and volatility. Always conduct your own research (DYOR) and consult a professional financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

Markets didn’t react on Wednesday after the United States and China wrapped up two days of trade talks in London with a vague agreement that left investors frozen. The deal, announced late Tuesday, didn’t come with any clear terms or promises. Instead, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said he and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer would be heading back to Washington to “make sure President Trump approves” the trade framework. That was it. No text. No timeline. Just a pitch to the president. The update came as investors also waited for May’s consumer inflation numbers, which are expected to land later this week. According to data from Reuters, futures tied to the S&P 500 fell 0.2%, Nasdaq 100 futures slipped 0.1%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 66 points. On the crypto side, Bitcoin and Ethereum didn’t move. Traders stayed cautious . There was no sense of relief, no excitement, just a deadpan market trying to figure out what this deal actually means. The dollar did basically nothing. It dropped 0.1% against the euro at $1.1438, and rose 0.1% versus the yen, landing at 144.93. The U.S. dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major currencies, didn’t budge from 98.993. China’s yuan barely twitched, holding at 7.1849 per dollar in onshore trading. None of the big FX pairs moved enough to tell any story. That’s how little impact the London meeting had. Economists warned that even if Washington and China managed to avoid another round of open conflict, the tariffs that could result from this “deal” are likely to be worse than what was in place last year. And the data that’s currently available doesn’t even show the full damage from the last few rounds of threats and walk-backs. There’s more pain hiding in the pipeline. In the UK, traders are waiting on a spending review that could change the budget picture for the next decade. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is getting ready to allocate over £2 trillion (around $2.7 trillion) across departments from 2026 to 2029, with extra investment plans through 2030. The British pound stayed flat at $1.349, while gilt yields rose fast—up 7 basis points to 4.598%, compared to a 1 basis point rise in the U.S. 10-year Treasury, which reached 4.49%. The Federal Reserve is widely expected to hold interest rates steady at its next meeting. A poll by Reuters showed most analysts don’t expect the central bank to make any changes until September. Bond traders aren’t betting on July either. The mood is wait-and-see. Gold ticked up, but just slightly. Spot gold gained 0.4%, trading at $3,336.20 an ounce as of 09:46 GMT, while U.S. gold futures hit $3,347. That’s not a huge move, but it shows traders are still hedging against whatever might come from inflation or central bank action. One major event markets are bracing for is a $39 billion auction of 10-year Treasury notes later in the day. With so many concerns about the U.S. deficit and rising government debt, investors are demanding higher premiums for long-term bonds. Foreign demand is especially critical now, and if it doesn’t show up, yields could shoot higher fast. Right now, the 10-year Treasury yield is up by 2 basis points at 4.494%. The 2-year yield has surged 1.5 basis points to trade at 4.027%, and the 30-year yield climbed 2 basis points to 4.377%. The next big test is the U.S. CPI data for May, which could show the early effects of tariffs on consumer prices. The median forecast puts headline inflation up 0.2% and core inflation up 0.3%. That would push annual inflation to 2.5% and 2.9%, respectively. But anything hotter than that would kill off any lingering hope for a rate cut, and could trigger a sharp bond selloff. So far, markets aren’t betting on a cut in June or July, and current pricing shows about a 60% chance of a September move. But with trade policy still in limbo and inflation data still unknown, nobody’s taking big positions. Cryptopolitan Academy: Coming Soon - A New Way to Earn Passive Income with DeFi in 2025. Learn More

In Spain, a high-profile investigation has been opened following a cryptocurrency project endorsed by top football players that is accused of defrauding investors of more than $3.4 million. The probe centers on Shirtum Europa SLU, which disappeared soon after advertising inactive digital collectibles tied to player image rights. The six footballers named in the criminal complaint, which is now under consideration by the Fifth District Court of Barcelona, are World Cup winners and former Barcelona and Sevilla players. They include Alejandro Gomez, Lucas Ocampos, Ivan Rakitic, Javier Saviola, Nico Pareja and Alberto Moreno. They are also accused of deceiving the masses by officially supporting Shirtum, who had no viable platform. The case was filed by 12 alleged victims and reinforced by professional witnesses, which included a financial investigation by reputable economist Prosper Lamothe. Court filings allege that investors were enticed with the promise of exclusive NFTs and speculative profits, only to be stuck with tokens that ultimately failed to develop utility or value. Shirtum sold its $SHI token as the sole way to buy NFTs linked to the personal brands of huge football stars. There were digital items that cost more than $500. However, since there was no support to trade or withdraw them from the marketplace, users could not. Court filings allege that the platform’s developers established a purposefully complex business model between Spain and Andorra. The purpose, investigators claim, was to avoid taxes and protect founders against liability. The key protagonists of the operation are Argentine businessman David Rozencwaig and Catalan businessmen Manel Angel Torras, Marc Alberto Torras, and Manuel Morillas. The appearance of the players as co-founders and the faces of the project on its publicity vaulted public confidence in the project. Papu Gomez reportedly played an essential role, using personal relations to bring on board other stars to popularize the platform. According to the complaint, after the downfall of Shirtum, the players deleted posts about their participation on social media. In 2022, Shirtum claimed that company funds had been drained following a cyberattack, although police reports were never made. Investigators have since become suspicious that the said funds could have been diverted to personal use. Shirtum is not the first crypto-related program to feature football stars. A separate investigation published by El Diario shows that at least 20 current and former professional players are being sued due to their promotional involvement in Omegapro, an alleged worldwide Ponzi scheme that raised at least 3 billion euros in investor funds. Omegapro promised 300% returns in 14 months on crypto investments and ran massive campaigns with sports celebrities such as Ronaldinho, Kaka, Luis Figo, Iker Casillas, Carles Puyol, Roberto Carlos, and Vinicius Jr. Victim legal teams claim that celebrity endorsements were a critical factor in gaining trust and victimizing people around the world. Several football players are currently under scrutiny over possible deception of the masses through their linkage with unlicensed financial activities. The Shirtum and Omegapro situation is aligned with a bigger trend of fraudulent crypto schemes using famous celebrities to lure investors. Analysts warn that sports influencers and celebrities, especially ones with massive followings among fans, are still exploited or eager accomplices in plans to remove the distinction between promotion and participation. According to a recent study by crypto exchange Bitget, advanced scams are becoming hard to detect. According to the research released in June 2025, scammers stole over $4.6 billion in 2024. That is a 24% rise from the previous year, and nearly 40% of incidents involved AI-created deepfakes. The report points to an increasing number of fraudsters using synthetic media to impersonate executives, generate documents, and construct fake identities. Bitget CEO Gracy Chen noted that these scams are tough to spot due to the convergence of emotional manipulation and advanced visual trickery. She noted that currently, most platforms have a gamified interface, synthesized audit certificate, and social referral mechanisms to achieve viral growth. “Scams today aren’t amateur operations,” said Chen. KEY Difference Wire helps crypto brands break through and dominate headlines fast