Bitcoin ETFs recorded $824M inflows, led by BlackRock’s $733M, pushing total ETF assets to $102.64B.
DOGE open interest crossed $629M with RSI above 55, showing rising trader interest despite price consolidation in the $0.094-$0.104 range.
Binance launched AI wallets for 250M users, while Ripple expands banking use cases and global authorities tighten crypto-related crime enforcement.
Crypto markets saw mixed developments this week, with Bitcoin ETF inflows remaining strong while Dogecoin derivatives trading showed signs of a possible breakout. The ecosystem continues to develop through major events, like Ripple’s banking partnership and Binance launching its AI-powered wallet system.
According to SoSoValue, Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a net inflow of $824 million last week. The Bitcoin spot ETF with the largest net inflow last week was BlackRock's ETF IBIT, with a weekly net inflow of $733 million.
The second largest was Ark & 21Shares ETF ARKB, with a weekly net inflow of $59.60 million.
The Bitcoin spot ETF with the largest net outflow last week was Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust GBTC, with a weekly net outflow of $59.01 million.
The total net asset value of Bitcoin spot ETFs is $102.64 billion, and the ETF net asset ratio reached 6.60%, with a total historical net inflow of $58.23 billion.
South Korea’s K Bank partnered with Ripple to test blockchain-based overseas payment technology.
The partnership focused on remittances and aims to assess whether blockchain infrastructure can improve transaction speed, cost efficiency, and transparency.
K Bank and Ripple are already working on a proof of concept linked to overseas transfers. The latest phase will test on-chain transactions with partners in the United Arab Emirates and Thailand.
The agreement gives K Bank access to Ripple’s global network and blockchain infrastructure.
Dogecoin (DOGE) open interest increased above $629 million, approaching a three-month high. Binance alone added $100 million in the past week. The token briefly crossed $0.10, fueling breakout expectations.
Despite rising derivatives activity, DOGE price remains relatively stable around $0.098, which indicates a divergence between price movement and open interest growth.
RSI is above 55, signaling improving sentiment. DOGE demand appears stronger than some major altcoins, even without significant social media hype.
Currently, DOGE is trading within a tight $0.094-$0.104 range, with breakout attempts likely driven by short squeezes.
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Binance unveiled a keyless Agentic Wallet that lets AI bots trade and transfer tokens for 250 million users.
The release lined up with data showing BNB Chain hosts over 150,000 on-chain AI agents as of April 20, as per BNB Chain.
The BNB news pipeline confirmed on April 23 that the Agentic Wallet runs as an isolated account inside the main Binance Wallet and lets autonomous bots route trades without touching the user’s primary keys.
The launch landed as BNB Chain crossed 329.5 million token holders, a figure that beats Ethereum’s 308.2 million per BNB Chain.
French authorities have indicted at least 88 people over alleged wrench attacks targeting crypto owners.
The group includes ten minors, said Vanessa Perrée, France’s national prosecutor for organized crime. The cases relate to 12 investigations handled by specialized judges at the Paris Judicial Court.
Prosecutors said 75 of the accused remain in pre-trial detention as law enforcement continues to examine the networks behind the attacks.
Crypto owners face physical extortion threats. Wrench attacks involve physical threats or violence used to force victims to transfer crypto assets. French authorities have linked such crimes to home invasions, kidnappings, extortion attempts, and forced wallet access.
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Aave Labs has proposed unfreezing 30,765 ETH worth around $73.5 million. These tokens were frozen following the Kelp exploit on Arbitrum.
The funds would go toward restoring rsETH and compensating affected holders. The recovery is expected to take about 49 days if approved.
While this is specific to DeFi, it shows the ecosystem actively working to resolve vulnerabilities. It is a positive sign for trust in decentralized finance.
1. What do the $824M Bitcoin ETF inflows indicate?
The strong inflows suggest growing institutional confidence in Bitcoin as an asset class. Large contributions from funds like BlackRock’s IBIT indicate sustained demand from long-term investors rather than short-term speculation.
2. Why is DOGE open interest rising despite flat prices?
Rising open interest with stable prices indicates increased derivatives activity and positioning by traders. This often precedes volatility, suggesting a potential breakout or sharp price movement in either direction.
3. What is Binance’s Agentic Wallet?
Binance’s Agentic Wallet is a keyless wallet that allows AI bots to execute trades and transfers autonomously. It enhances automation while keeping user funds secure by isolating operations from primary wallet keys.
4. How does Ripple’s partnership with K Bank impact crypto adoption?
The partnership focuses on improving cross-border payments using blockchain technology. It highlights growing adoption of crypto infrastructure in traditional banking systems, especially for remittances.
5. What are wrench attacks in crypto, and why are they rising?
Wrench attacks involve physical threats to force victims to transfer crypto assets. The rise in such incidents shows that as digital assets gain value, security risks are extending beyond online threats to real-world dangers.
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