
Polkadot blockchain, US Bancorp's bitcoin ETFs and institutional confidence in Bitcoin
In this episode, Roni delves into Polkadot's blockchain activity, the role of Moonbeam, and the downturn of DOT token. The discussion shifts to investments in Bitcoin ETFs, with a focus on US Bancorp and Edmund DeRoth Child Holding SA. The episode concludes with an analysis of MassMutual's investment in Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust and growing institutional confidence in Bitcoin.
Key Points
- Polkadot blockchain has seen a surge in activity with record levels of active addresses, driven primarily by the Ethereum-compatible smart contract platform Moonbeam, despite a slight decrease in the number of unique addresses with non-zero balances and total transactions.
- US Bancorp and Edmond De Rothschild Holding SA have made significant investments in various spot Bitcoin ETFs, reflecting a broader trend of institutional investment in Bitcoin as a viable asset class.
- Despite the general downtrend in cryptocurrency prices, institutional confidence in Bitcoin remains strong, with a combined assets under management of $52.7 billion in spot Bitcoin ETFs, indicating a growing interest among institutional investors.
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