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Weekly Highlights: Ethereum joins the upward trend as well

Stablecoins, Bitcoin lending profits, and Pectra - a focus on Coinbase's operations.

Stablecoins offered by Pectra through Coinbase yield Bitcoin lending returns.
Stablecoins offered by Pectra through Coinbase yield Bitcoin lending returns.

Crypto Market On a Roll, Ethereum Hits $2300!

Weekly Highlights: Ethereum joins the upward trend as well

The crypto world's bustling this week, with Ethereum touching close to $2300 and our site's 20 index soaring over 15%.

The big news? Coinbase making history with a whopping $2.9 billion buyout of Deribit, a move that's slashing the cryptoverse's record book in half. But here's the twist, Coinbase's stock price took a nosedive because of underwhelming earnings.

Hold on, New Hampshire isn't just another state on the map anymore. It's charting new territory as the first U.S. state to green-light a crypto reserve law, putting other states on the alert for jumping on the bandwagon.

Now, let's delve into the nitty-gritty. As of early 2025, the crypto market has showcased strong resilience, with a mix of volatility and growth. This resurgence is due to the influence of regulatory, institutional, and cyclical factors [1]. Yet, in the first quarter of 2025, the total crypto market cap fell by 18.6%, after hitting a year-to-date high of $3.8 trillion [3].

In the crypto sector, mergers and acquisitions are on the rise, albeit not specifically highlighted in the search results [4]. The landscape is abuzz with AI-driven trading, tokenized assets, and more.

Regulatory updates stateside continue to reshape the cryptocurrency realm [1][4]. While recent U.S. regulatory details aren't unveiled in our search results, the broad trend points to regulating forces steering the market positively. As the U.S. refines its regulatory framework, these shifts can significantly affect the crypto market's future trajectory.

  1. Contrary to the flurry in the cryptocurrency world, Coinbase's stock price dropped despite completing a $2.9 billion acquisition of Deribit.
  2. In a nod to the evolving business of technology, New Hampshire has become the first U.S. state to approve a crypto reserve law, signaling other states to follow suit.
  3. Amidst the high of Ethereum reaching close to $2300, the total crypto market cap plummeted by 18.6% in the first quarter of 2025, demonstrating the sector's inherent volatility.
  4. The cryptocurrency market, marked by resilience and growth, is at the forefront of innovation with AI-driven trading, tokenized assets, and numerous other advancements.
  5. The surge in mergers and acquisitions within the cryptocurrency industry is not explicitly reflected in the search results, indicating a growing trend in the sector's business landscape.

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