US, ADP Non-Farm Payrolls Change was announced
Announced: 155K
Expectation: 118K
Previous: 77K
CME Crypto Derivatives Daily Volume Hits Record High in Q1
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group (CME) averaged 198,000 crypto derivatives contracts per day in the first quarter of 2025, reaching a notional value of $11.3 billion. Micro Ethereum and Bitcoin futures saw a significant increase with 76,000 and 77,000 contracts, respectively. The low-risk nature of micro-contracts has led to an increase in trading volume.
Jetking Plans to Raise $780,000 for Bitcoin Purchase
Indian public company Jetking announced plans to raise $780,000 to buy more Bitcoin. However, on-chain analyst ZachXBT questioned the impact of this plan, noting Jetking’s market capitalization of only $6.6 million. The company’s announcement sparked debate on social media.
Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT.O) filed for the potential sale of 8.4 million shares of common stock. In addition, an application has been filed for the issuance of an additional 134 million shares. This development is associated with the company’s capital increase and growth plans.
Bitfarms and Macquarie Group Agree $300 Million Debt Financing for HPC Project
Bitfarms, together with Macquarie Group, has agreed up to $300 million in private debt financing for a high-performance computing (HPC) and data center project in Pennsylvania. An initial $50 million will be drawn down as soon as the deal is signed. The funds will be used for the initial construction phase of the project.
Ethereum Overtakes Solana in March in DEX Volume
In March 2025, the total trading volume of decentralized exchanges on the Ethereum chain reached $64.616 billion, surpassing Solana’s $52.62 billion. This put Ethereum in the DEX lead for the first time since September 2024. However, the ETH price has lost more value than SOL, dropping more than 18% in the same period.
Franklin Templeton Plans to Launch Bitcoin and Crypto ETP in Europe
Franklin Templeton, which manages $1.5 trillion in assets, is preparing to launch Bitcoin and cryptocurrency-focused exchange-traded products (ETPs) in Europe. The company aims to increase institutional investor interest in digital asset markets. This step shows that traditional financial giants continue to move towards crypto.
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