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Anas Hassan

Crypto Journalist

Anas Hassan

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Anas is a crypto native journalist and SEO writer with over five years of writing experience covering blockchain, crypto, DeFi, and emerging tech.

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September 8, 2025

Crypto investment products experienced $352 million in weekly outflows as Federal Reserve rate-cut optimism failed to boost digital asset sentiment, with Ethereum leading the exodus at $912 million while Bitcoin attracted $524 million in inflows.

CoinShares’ report shows trading volumes dropped 27% week-over-week, suggesting a cooled appetite for digital assets despite improving prospects for September interest rate cuts.

Year-to-date inflows remain strong at $35.2 billion, running 4.2% ahead of last year’s total.

Regional Divergence Amid Fed Uncertainty

The United States recorded $440 million in outflows, while Germany and Hong Kong saw inflows of $85.1 million and $8.1 million, respectively.

Ethereum products experienced daily outflows across seven consecutive trading days spanning multiple ETP issuers.

According to SosoValue, Spot Ethereum ETFs posted a record $788 million in weekly outflows, with no single fund recording net inflows.

Bitcoin spot ETFs contrasted with $246 million weekly inflows, marking two consecutive weeks of positive flows.

Solana extended its streak to 21 consecutive weeks of inflows totaling $1.16 billion year to date, while XRP reached $1.22 billion over the same period.

Both assets continue attracting steady weekly inflows of $16.1 million and $14.7 million, respectively.

The outflows occurred despite weak August payroll data that reinforced rate cut expectations. U.S. job growth slowed sharply, with unemployment rising to 4.3%, the highest level since 2021, strengthening the case for monetary easing.

According to Reuters, Standard Chartered has revised its projection to expect 50 basis point cuts at September’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting, doubling its previous forecasts.

Markets price in a 90% probability of 25-basis-point reductions with a 10% chance of larger cuts.

Similarly, Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank maintain that August employment data wasn’t weak enough for 50-basis-point cuts, though consecutive meeting reductions remain possible.

Fed Chair Jerome Powell previously indicated that rate cuts were possible while cautioning about persistent inflation threats.

Traditional Markets Rally While Crypto Cools

Stock markets responded positively to rate cut optimism, with S&P 500 futures gaining 0.2% on Monday following weak employment data.

European and Asian shares rose 0.3% and 0.6%, respectively, as Treasury yields held at lower levels.

Gold surged to record highs above $3,630 per ounce, gaining 38% year to date after a 27% increase in 2024.

Lower borrowing costs enhance non-yielding bullion appeal while geopolitical uncertainty drives safe-haven demand amid Fed independence concerns.

China’s central bank extended gold purchases to 10 consecutive months in August as part of dollar diversification efforts.

Additionally, Goldman Sachs projects gold could reach $5,000 per ounce if Federal Reserve independence deteriorates and investors shift from Treasuries.

The Trump administration moves to exempt gold bullion from country-based tariffs, formalizing previous customs rulings.

Political uncertainty in Japan and France contributed to dollar weakness despite rate-cut expectations supporting traditional risk assets.

Oil prices climbed more than 2% after OPEC+ agreed to slower output increases from October amid weaker global demand expectations.

Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate both posted strong gains following the production adjustment announcement.

Industry Outlook Amid Rate Cut Cycle

Earlier this month, Crypto.com CEO Kris Marszalek expected a strong fourth-quarter performance if September rate cuts materialize, citing improved liquidity conditions for risk assets.

This projection came as the exchange generated $1.5 billion in revenue last year with a $1 billion gross profit.

However, late last month, Santiment warned that social media discussion of Federal Reserve rate cuts reached an 11-month peak, historically indicating euphoric levels preceding market corrections.

Bitcoin exchange supply accumulation has risen by approximately 70,000 coins since June.

Ethereum technical indicators suggest caution despite strong price performance, with short-term MVRV approaching 15% and long-term readings at 58.5%.

These levels historically correspond with profit-taking activity and potential retracements.

Manufacturing PMI data could influence rate-cut timing, with forecasts expecting ISM Manufacturing PMI at 48.9 versus the previous 48.0. Levels below 49.5 typically extend correction periods while improvements support recovery narratives.

Amid this fed rate-cut optimism, European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde warned, in regard to Trump’s threats to the Fed chair, that undermining Fed independence would create “very serious danger” for global economic stability.

She believes that political control over monetary policy carries “very worrying” implications for worldwide markets.

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Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are set to close August 2025 with total net inflows exceeding $4 billion, significantly outpacing their Bitcoin (BTC) counterparts, which recorded more than $600 million in outflows during the same period.

Ethereum ETFs Outshine Bitcoin ETFs

According to data from SoSoValue, spot Ethereum ETFs have attracted $4.04 billion in net inflows so far this month. In contrast, spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $628 million in net outflows in August.

Among Ethereum-focused funds, BlackRock’s ETHA ETF leads the market with $16.88 billion in net assets as of August 28. Grayscale’s ETHE follows with $4.80 billion, while Fidelity’s FETH holds $3.56 billion. 

The total net assets tied in spot ETH ETFs currently stands slightly above $29.5 billion. This figure represents almost 5.5% of Ethereum’s total market cap.

On the Bitcoin side, BlackRock’s IBIT remains the leader with $83.8 billion in net assets, followed by Fidelity’s FBTC at $22.45 billion and Grayscale’s GBTC at $20.01 billion.

Although BTC ETFs still dominate in overall value, the latest data suggests the gap between Bitcoin and Ethereum investment products is narrowing. If the current momentum continues, August 2025 could mark the month when ETH ETFs outperformed BTC ETFs by their widest margin yet.

One of the major factors driving Ethereum ETF inflows is ETH’s growing appeal as a balance sheet asset. Corporate adoption of ETH has accelerated this year, bolstering confidence in its long-term role in institutional portfolios.

This year, several notable companies announced plans to add ETH to their balance sheets. For instance, SharpLink Gaming recently doubled down on its ETH bet, adding another 56,533 ETH to enhance its ETH reserves.

Similarly, ETHZilla – an Ethereum treasury company – recently increased its total ETH holdings to more than 102,000 ETH. Data from CoinGecko shows that, currently, BitMine is the leading publicly-listed company with the largest ETH reserves – holding over 1.7 million ETH.

Will ETH Surge Past $5,000?

Institutional sentiment toward ETH continues to strengthen. VanEck CEO Jan van Eck recently described ETH as “the Wall Street token,” highlighting its growing role in enabling stablecoin transfers across financial institutions.

Despite its recent rejection from close to $5,000, the overall demand for ETH remains vehemently strong. As a result, ETH reserves on exchange continue to dwindle at a rapid pace, which may lead to quick price appreciation for the digital asset in the near-term. At press time, ETH trades at $4,340, down 4% in the past 24 hours.

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Amin Ayan

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Amin Ayan

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Amin Ayan is a crypto journalist with over four years of experience in the industry. He has contributed to leading publications such as Cryptonews, Investing.com, 99Bitcoins, and 24/7 Wall St. He has…

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August 18, 2025

Digital asset investment products recorded $3.75 billion in inflows last week, the fourth-largest on record, signaling a sharp rebound in institutional appetite after weeks of muted sentiment.

The surge was highly concentrated, with iShares capturing the bulk of the flows through a single product, according to a Monday report from CoinShares.

Total assets under management (AuM) climbed to a record $244 billion on August 13, boosted by price gains across major cryptocurrencies.

US Accounts for 99% of $3.75B Crypto Inflows

The United States dominated activity, accounting for 99% of inflows ($3.73 billion).

Canada ($33.7 million), Hong Kong ($20.9 million), and Australia ($12.1 million) posted smaller contributions, while Brazil and Sweden recorded outflows of $10.6 million and $49.9 million, respectively.

Ethereum led the charge with $2.87 billion in inflows, representing 77% of the weekly total and pushing its year-to-date inflows to a record $11 billion.

By comparison, Bitcoin drew $552 million last week, with YTD inflows representing just 11.6% of its AuM versus Ethereum’s 29%.

Other altcoins also attracted strong interest. Solana saw $176.5 million in inflows, and XRP $125.9 million.

Meanwhile, Litecoin and Ton suffered small outflows of $0.4 million and $1 million, highlighting a continued concentration of investor interest in larger-cap digital assets.

Notably, spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs recorded their busiest week ever, according to Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas.

In just four trading days, trading volumes hit $40 billion, with Ether ETFs accounting for $17 billion — a new weekly record.

“ETHSANITY: Ether ETFs weekly volume was about $17 billion, blowing away [the] record, man did it wake up in July,” Balchunas wrote on X.

Nate Geraci, president of ETF firm NovaDius, echoed the sentiment, noting that spot Ether ETFs “absolutely obliterated” their prior record. He added: “Wonder if there are any ‘no demand’ naysayers still out there.”

Grayscale Moves Forward With Dogecoin ETF Plan

As reported, Grayscale is pushing ahead with its bid to launch a Dogecoin exchange-traded fund, revealing the ticker “GDOG” in its latest US Securities and Exchange Commission filing.

The company said Friday it plans to rename its existing Grayscale Dogecoin Trust to the Grayscale Dogecoin Trust ETF.

If approved, the fund would list on NYSE Arca, which has already filed paperwork to support the listing. “The Shares are expected to be listed on NYSE Arca under the ticker symbol ‘GDOG,’” the filing stated.

Grayscale’s proposal enters a crowded field. Competitors Rex-Osprey and Bitwise have also submitted applications for similar products as the SEC weighs dozens of crypto ETF requests.

Recent filings cover a wide spectrum, from SOL- to XRP-tracking funds, reflecting a shifting regulatory climate under the Trump administration.

On 14 August 2025, Binance reopened access to its suite of “Earn” products for eligible users in the UK following regulatory approval. Binance’s ongoing compliance reset is to mainly restore access to its full range of Binance Earn offerings for qualifying UK investors.

Binance Restores Earn Product Access for UK Professional Investors
This comes after regulatory clarification lifted earlier limitations on certain yield and lending products.
This enables Binance to once again provide qualified high-net-worth firms,investment experts and etc. pic.twitter.com/cyn3eNb79L

— T-8W2AETH (@8W2__) August 14, 2025

“Professional investors in the UK have been asking for access to our Earn products, and we are excited that today we can deliver that in full compliance with local regulations,” a Binance spokesperson said. “These are sophisticated clients who understand the asset class and want innovative, flexible tools to grow and manage their crypto portfolios.”

Binance’s move reverses restrictions introduced during a prolonged period of regulatory tightening in the UK that caused crypto promotions and product lines to be curtailed. So what does the reopening suggest? Binance has implemented required consumer-protection and marketing compliance measures to align with the UK rules.

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UK Is Tough Jurisdiction For Crypto Marketing Rules

The UK has been a rather tough jurisdiction, specially for crypto marketing rules, after the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) introduced strict “financial requirements” in 2023. This impacted feature availability across major exchanges.

Earn products such as savings, staking, and other yield-related offering had been limited or halted for UK users. This affected retail participation.

“Staking is unique because it’s not just about returns,” the Binance spokesperson said. “It’s about alignment. Professional investors see it as a way to actively contribute to the long-term success of the networks they believe in, while earning yields that can outperform traditional fixed-income products.”

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UK to Cap Bank Crypto Holdings at 1% by 2026

The Bank of England is setting the stage for a big change in how British banks interact with cryptocurrencies. Starting in 2026, banks will face new limits on how much digital asset exposure they can take on. The move is part of a wider push to reduce risk and keep the traditional financial system from being rattled by crypto’s ups and downs. Transparency is an important part of the Bank of England crypto framework, with banks required to disclose their crypto activity in detail.

David Bailey, director of prudential policy at the Bank of England, explained the thinking behind the restrictions. In short, volatile assets like Bitcoin are too unpredictable to form a big chunk of a bank’s portfolio. Bailey called for a “conservative approach,” saying banks need to manage crypto in a way that protects both themselves and their customers.

Read More: Bank of England Crypto Rules Set 1% Cap for 2026

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Leading digital asset investment firm CoinShares says that institutional inflows into crypto products have set new monthly highs in July.

According to its latest Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly Report, CoinShares finds that digital assets just pushed over $11 billion over the last month, a new record before the month is even finished.

“Digital asset investment products saw US$1.9bn in inflows last week, marking the 15th consecutive week of positive sentiment. This pushed month-to-date inflows to a record US$11.2bn, significantly surpassing the US$7.6bn seen in December 2024 following the US election.”

Regionally speaking, the United States led globally with $2 billion in inflows, followed by Germany at $70 million. Hong Kong, Canada and Brazil suffered $160 million, $84.3 million and $23.2 million in outflows, respectively.

Institutional Ethereum (ETH) investment products continued their hot streak as current year-to-date inflows for the leading smart contract platform have already blown past 2024 totals.

“Ethereum stood out, unusually leading with US$1.59bn in inflows last week, its second-strongest week on record. Year-to-date inflows into Ethereum have now reached $7.79 bn, surpassing the total for all of last year.”

Bitcoin (BTC), unusually, suffered outflows of $175 million. According to CoinShares, this could mark the beginning of “altseason.”

“While inconclusive, there are some signs: Solana and XRP attracted substantial inflows of US$311m and US$189m respectively, with SUI also seeing US$8m.

However, beyond these names, inflows tapered off quickly. Several altcoins saw outflows, including Litecoin (US$1.2m) and Bitcoin Cash (US$0.66m).”

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We are excited to announce plans to introduce $INK tokens and Inklayer 2 into our existing suite of products and unlock the wave of new use cases with on-chain protocols and infrastructure. We aim to provide a seamless on-chain experience and new opportunities for our global client base.

$Ink is issued by a subsidiary of Ink Foundation, an independent entity that manages Ink Layer 2 and its ecosystem.

Tokens are designed to unify users, protocols and builders across the ink layer 2 ecosystem. $Ink Tokens will become part of the Kraken Drops program and will be broadcast to qualified, active Kraken clients and ecosystem participants.

“Our aim is to see a production-grade on-chain system that is deeply integrated into everything we offer,” said Arjun Sethi, Kraken Co-CEO.

“Including Layer-2 provides the world with a throughput, low endurance and EVM compatible environment that can be extended across the trading and payment infrastructure. The Ink Foundation standardizes the value movement not only for defi users, but for those operating in institutions, market makers and digital asset spaces.”

“Kraken supports the Ink Foundation’s efforts to coordinate the infrastructure for both Onchain and Offchain users with the same performance, security and global accessibility.”

The Ink Foundation board stated, “This is a crucial moment for the ink community and for everyone who works to embed open and authorized funds in their daily lives for the public.”

“By introducing $Ink and InkNative protocols into products that millions of users already trust, Kraken is leaping into a world where CEFI and Defi are not split. This is just the beginning of a United capital market that anyone can use. The actual work begins here and the future is ours.”

Details of these plans and $Ink Airdrop will be shared in the future as we reach the milestone.

Institutional digital asset investment vehicles have enjoyed over $18 billion in inflows over the last twelve weeks, according to crypto asset management firm CoinShares.

In its latest Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly Report, CoinShares finds that inflows into institutional crypto investment vehicles in the last twelve weeks have pushed assets under management (AuM) to new all-time highs.

“Digital asset investment products recorded inflows of US$1.04bn last week, marking the 12th consecutive week of inflows, which now total US$18bn. Price gains over the week pushed total assets under management (AuM) to a new all-time high of US$188bn. Trading volumes reached US$16.3bn, in line with the weekly average so far this year.”

Regionally speaking, the US led the charge with $1 billion in inflows. Switzerland and Germany also provided inflows of $33.7 million and $38.5 million. Meanwhile, Canada and Brazil saw outflows of $29.3 million and $9.7 million, respectively.

Bitcoin (BTC), as is the flagship crypto’s custom, enjoyed the biggest inflows, but this time, with a catch.

“Bitcoin investment products saw inflows of US$790m last week, marking a slowdown from the previous three weeks, which averaged US$1.5bn.

The moderation in inflows suggests that investors are becoming more cautious as Bitcoin approaches its all-time high price levels.”

Ethereum (ETH) continued its 11th consecutive week of inflows, adding $226 million in inflows last week alone in a continued outperformance of altcoins.

“On a proportional basis, weekly inflows during this run have averaged 1.6% of AuM, significantly higher than Bitcoin’s 0.8%, highlighting a notable shift in investor sentiment in favor of Ethereum.”

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If you are looking at Kinder Morgan (KMI 0.26%) and its 4.1% dividend yield, you should also consider Enterprise Products Partners (EPD -0.06%) and its 6.8% distribution yield. But the reason for preferring Enterprise over Kinder Morgan is only partly to do with the yield, particularly if you are a dividend-focused investor. Here’s what you need to know to decide between these two midstream giants.

What do Kinder Morgan and Enterprise do?

From a big-picture perspective, both Kinder Morgan and Enterprise Products Partners operate in the energy sector. This sector is known for being volatile, thanks to the huge impact that oil and natural gas prices have on the financial results of most energy companies. But not all energy companies, since Kinder Morgan and Enterprise are largely toll takers, charging fees for moving oil and natural gas around the world.

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Essentially, these midstream players sit between the upstream (energy production) and the downstream (chemicals and refining). The pipelines, storage, and transportation assets they own generate reliable fees, with the price of the commodities moving through their systems far less important than demand for the services they provide. And demand for energy tends to be fairly high even when energy prices are low. So both Kinder Morgan and Enterprise have attractive and reliable business models in what is an otherwise volatile industry.

From this perspective, Kinder Morgan and Enterprise are very similar. They are also very similar when it comes to the size of their asset portfolios, which are among the largest in North America. In fact, both businesses have market caps in the $60 billion to $70 billion range. But they aren’t interchangeable.

Why most investors will likely prefer Enterprise

Midstream investments are generally considered for the reliable income stream they provide to investors. The lofty dividend yields of both Kinder Morgan and Enterprise are part of that story. However, there’s a back history that investors shouldn’t ignore.

In 2016, the energy sector was going through a difficult period. Enterprise increased its distribution. Kinder Morgan cut its distribution by 75%. To be fair, it was the right move for the company, but it was a terrible outcome for income investors. The real problem, however, is that just a couple of months prior to the cut, management was guiding for a dividend increase of as much as 10%.

The cash freed up from the dividend cut was used to strengthen Kinder Morgan’s balance sheet and to invest in growth opportunities. So the cut made the business stronger, with management eventually getting dividend growth back on track. But even here there was a problem. It set out an aggressive dividend growth schedule and then fell short of that plan during the difficult energy market in 2020, during the coronavirus pandemic. In other words, Kinder Morgan has let dividend investors down during each of the most recent energy industry downturns. Enterprise increased its distribution modestly in 2020, but that is basically what it has done for years.

Erring on the side of caution will be the best choice for most investors

In fact, at this point, Enterprise has reliably increased its distribution year in and year out for 26 consecutive years. Kinder Morgan looks like it is in much better financial and business shape today than it was in 2016. And the 2020 dividend miss was reasonable, too, given the uncertainty at the time. But if being able to trust how the management teams of the investments you own address what’s important to you, Enterprise will be the better investment option. And you’ll collect a higher yield while you’re at it.