Goldman Sachs Applies for Bitcoin ETF Selling Options to Generate Income for Investors

Over $1 billion flowed into Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds, with BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust leading with $877 million in net inflows. Bitcoin's recent price surge has driven investor interest, with Ethereum ETFs also seeing over $110 million in inflows on Thursday.

On-chain data reveals that most TRUMP meme coin VIPs sold or otherwise transferred their tokens after the exclusive gala dinner at Trump National Golf Course. Despite the average VIP holding dropping to $2.11 million, top holders like Justin Sun still maintain significant TRUMP balances.

Bragar Eagel & Squire, P.C. is investigating potential legal claims against Semler Scientific for possible violations of federal securities laws. The U.S. Department of Justice has been looking into Semler's reimbursement claims since 2017, with recent failed attempts to settle the matter.

Off the Grid is transitioning players to the GUNZ mainnet, where in-game items can be traded for GUN tokens. Despite only 0.13% of players being able to trade, the marketplace is active with NFT-based game items selling for thousands of dollars.

A Solana meme coin was launched during a Trump crypto gala dinner, but failed to gain traction, reaching a market cap of $450,000 before crashing. The deployer, a top TRUMP holder, faced criticism for controlling 10% of the supply and mishandling token transfers.

BlackRock's IBIT exchange-traded fund saw record trading volume of $5.2 billion, with $877 million inflows on Thursday. Bitcoin's surge to $111,807 propelled the fund to the top spot, accumulating $45 billion over its lifetime.

Altcoin prices dropped following U.S. President Trump's tariff threats on the EU and Apple, with Ethereum down 4.1% to $2,550, XRP and Dogecoin falling 3.6% to $2.35 and $0.23, and Solana dipping 0.8% to $177. Trump's trade conflict warnings impacted various markets, including crypto and gold.

Trung Nguyen of Danvers, Massachusetts, operated an unlicensed money transmitting business, converting over $1 million into crypto for scammers and a drug dealer. He used encrypted messaging apps and split cash deposits to conceal his illegal activities, leading to a six-year prison sentence.

Bitcoin surged to a new all-time high of over $111,000 before President Trump's tariff announcement, causing a 1.8% drop. Analysts debated the rally's uniqueness, citing institutional support and reduced leverage. Ethereum and XRP also experienced price declines.

Six crypto projects received a total of $214 million in funding this week, with A16z crypto leading the investment in Catena Labs. The industry is projected to raise $18 billion this year, showing significant growth in venture capital investments.