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[jortsman]

Year 87: And the Rain is Pouring in

[sunzy-creates]

HES SO CUTE IM GONNA HAVE AN ANEURYSM AND DIE I LOVE HIM AND RIVER SO MUCH AJANKAGANANAN

[roman-noodlezz]

Booping you once but with force and love this BTCWednesday

Awwwwww! It's so cute and filled with love I can't stand against your boop!! 😭😭😭

Thank you cutie 💚💚💚

[nerdasaurus1200]

At long last, time to finally write about one of my favorite scenes in PEEV!

So of course Rapunzel is being her usual not giving up self. Just cause they’re in a cage doesn’t mean they can’t find a way out after all. And plus she’s probably really worried about how the rest of the kingdom is faring against Zhan Tiri and wants to get out so she can help them.

And meanwhile poor Cass just…sits there. Almost completely blank and emotionless. She doesn’t even look at Rapunzel, let alone react to her words. She is dissociating/in a state of shock yes but she’s also processing what all just happened to her. Trying to assess where all the broken pieces are and just how broken it all is.

If you pause at the right moment Rapunzel even looks annoyed with Cass as she speaks to her. Which frankly, I can’t blame her. The one time Cass decides to do nothing and it’s when Rapunzel actually needs her to act

Just before she grabs her Rapunzel even glances Cass’s way, as if looking to see if she’ll even respond. When she doesn’t Rapunzel makes the attempt again, this time making sure to be in Cass’s eyeline. And you can see in the way Rapunzel’s eyebrow’s furrow, her annoyance seems to give way to frustration. Like “Why won’t you do something and help me, dang it?!”

So naturally Rapunzel starts to raise her voice a little, “Snap OUT of it, we need to act!” Cause she’s Rapunzel, that’s what she does. Honestly, now that I think of it Rapunzel’s actually acting on a lesson Cass herself taught her. Way back in BTCW Cass taught her very explicitly that you can’t just sit there feeling sorry for yourself when something bad happens, you gotta pick yourself up and act on it.

But of course, it has little effect on Cass. She is just so deep in her own trauma and failure that no motivation is gonna work. And to no one’s surprise the emotions Cass is trying to bottle up are slowly starting to leak out.

But of course, that doesn’t stop Rapunzel in the slightest. If anything she turns the Rapunzel-ocity up to 11 with her classic “heck with it” motivation speeches, “No, you can do this.”

Or at least…she tries to. She definitely starts on what is gonna be a very trademark Rapunzel speech but Cassandra INSTANTLY shuts it down.

Much to Rapunzel’s shock in fact. She clearly didn’t expect Cass to suddenly blow up out of nowhere.

And hooo boy does Cass blow up. She finally unleashes all the despair she’s feeling. Metaphorically speaking the glass jar is broken. From her perspective she's absolutely right, she can't do anything because she's already tried everything. She has played by the rules, memorized as much as she can, gone under the radar, burned every bridge she could and it all failed. So how could Rapunzel possibly say “she can do this” knowing what a trainwreck her life has turned out to be? Cause even the one thing someone told her would for sure turn out to be her destiny was a complete lie, and she has nothing to show for her efforts. She has nobody to blame but herself. Why can’t Rapunzel see that, is she blind to the destruction?? Why doesn’t she just stop pretending and give up on Cass and leave her like everyone else has?

And Rapunzel stays silent this time, cause what exactly can she say to that? It's not like Cassandra is wrong by any means. Even if she tried to deny it, it wouldn't help in the slightest. And I honestly think this moment is just as important as it is for Cassandra cause for the first time Rapunzel is finally starting to understand just how deep Cass's trauma and self-hatred goes. You can see the pity in her eyes, you can see all the things she wants to say.

However, her silence implicitly encourages Cass to keep opening up

Yet again, another truth. Cassandra has done abhorrent things- she betrayed and tried to kill her friends multiple times, she's stolen, she left her father for dead, drove away one of her oldest friends, she helped unleash a demon, she used Eugene and Varian's loved ones against them, she took over Corona. Heck, there's a pretty good chance she even killed people, including some members of Rapunzel's own family, something even Varian never followed through on. And it was all for nothing, all for a sweet lie Cassandra was so desperate to believe.

Now there's nothing left she can do but fall into the arms of the nearest person. Rapunzel's response continues to make it better cause she freezes for a moment, and then gives Cass a little protective squeeze.

And even here, Cass is still sharing, verbalizing one of the main roots of her despair.

And once again Rapunzel's expressions break my heart. Cause look at her face the second she hears "they were right". I think that there is when it clicks for her, when she completely understands Cass's mental baggage. That she feels like she's nothing.

However it's this that finally prompts Rapunzel to speak up again, making sure to actively refute Cass's despair. She wants her to know that the worst things she thinks of herself are not true. It almost gives off the vibe that Rapunzel was somewhat content to listen to Cass vent-until she began to fully deprecate herself, then Rapunzel shut it down. And I think it's really interesting how Rapunzel smiles as she nuzzles Cass and reassures her. I feel like that comes from the thrill of finally having Cass back as a friend. the satisfaction of knowing that her holding out for their friendship to be restored for so long wasn't in vain.

And at last, Cassandra says those magic words that we've all been waiting for.

[tangledbea]

Can you order the seasons by the new dream scenes. I think I would put Season 3(proposal!!!) then Season 2( had BTCW) and then Season 1 ( a low lower)

I don't think I could put them at a preference. Every season has some top notch New Dream stuff.

Season one has the first time we ever heard him call her Sunshine. It has the first time we ever heard them use the words, "I love you." They walked down the street, arm in arm, because that was how they wanted to walk around together. It has her comforting him on her window seat. It has him holding her in his arms while were-Ruddiger attacks and them having an absolutely silent but perfectly-understood conversation. It has him rescuing her from her tower a second time. It has him kneeling to clean her feet for her. It has them joking and laughing together. It has her pinching his cheek affectionately. He tried his best to stay awake with her, and when he fell asleep, she put a blanket on him and kissed his forehead. He told her how worried he was about her because she wasn't acting like herself, and he missed the real her.

Season two has their romantic duet, and her actively physically fighting for him. It has her proposing to him. It has them going on a date in the middle of their journey across thousands of miles. It has her knowing him so completely that she knows when it's not him. It has her choosing to marry him (in her dream) because it was what would make her happiest. It has his faith in her reawakening the powers in her that had been dormant the entire season. It has her giving him a birthday, since he didn't know when his was. It has him protecting her to the point of near-betrayal, then fighting his newly-discovered flesh and blood to let her do what she wanted to do (with an awesome knee-slide kiss!). It has her booping his nose.

Season three, of course, has the finale proposal. It also has her being so ready to marry him that she gets him an engagement ring, plans to propose on his birthday, and sings a song about it. It has him telling Lance to have faith in her. They sat on her bed alone together, and he told her that getting old wouldn't be so bad if it was with her. Theirs were the first signatures in the brand new Book of Hearts. It has him booping her nose! He climbed into her reading nook and held her so tenderly while she cried.

All three seasons had so many hugs and kisses.

[cryptogirl2024]

U.S. Bitcoin ETFs saw notable volatility on November 4, with $541 million in outflows—the second-largest single-day withdrawal on record. Fidelity's FBTC faced the heaviest hit, losing $170 million, followed by Ark Invest’s ARKB and Bitwise’s BITB with outflows of $138 million and $80 million, respectively. Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust also saw significant withdrawals totaling $89 million.

However, BlackRock’s IBIT ETF defied the trend, recording $38 million in inflows amid the widespread withdrawals. Funds like WisdomTree’s BTCW and Invesco’s BTCO reported no net changes. Meanwhile, the NYSE Arca recently filed with the SEC to list the Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund, a potential multi-asset ETF holding Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, and more. This move reflects an evolving landscape as regulatory approvals could broaden investment options in the cryptocurrency market.

[blockinsider]

Bitcoin ETFs in US Garner $39 Million Amid BTC’s Steady Stand at $58K

Key Points

US Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) attracted $39 million in investments on September 12.

Bitcoin ETFs witnessed a trading volume of $896.92 million, despite Bitcoin’s price stability around $58,000.

On September 12, spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) of Bitcoin in the US received a significant investment of $39 million.

This investment came from institutional investors looking to gain exposure to Bitcoin without directly holding the cryptocurrency themselves.

Major Inflows in Bitcoin ETFs

The surge in investments comes as Bitcoin has stabilized around the $58,000 mark over the last 24 hours, bouncing back from a significant downturn that had drained millions from the crypto market.

Data from SoSoValue reveals that ARKB, managed by both Ark Invest and 21Shares, drew the most attention, receiving $18.34 million in daily inflows.

As of September 12, the product’s total historical net inflow reached $2.25 billion. The fund was among the Bitcoin ETFs that ended an eight-day streak of outflows earlier this week, recording a total inflow of $117 million, with ARKB alone gaining $12.68 million that day.

Trading Volume of Bitcoin ETFs

ARKB’s strong performance was closely followed by Fidelity’s FBTC, which saw inflows of $11.47 million, raising its total historical net inflow to $9.54 billion.

Other significant contributors included Grayscale’s Bitcoin Mini Trust and VanEck’s HODL, which added $5.18 million and $4.95 million, respectively.

Despite the overall positive trend, Grayscale’s GBTC fund experienced noticeable outflows, losing $6.51 million on Thursday. Its total net outflow now stands at $20.05 billion.

The remaining Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. market, such as BlackRock’s IBIT, Valkyrie Bitcoin Fund (BRRR), Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF (BTCO), Hashdex Bitcoin ETF (DEFI), and WisdomTree Bitcoin Trust (BTCW), recorded varying inflows and outflows.

Despite being the largest Bitcoin ETF in terms of net asset value, BlackRock’s IBIT has not recorded any inflows since August 27.

Thursday’s inflows represent a sharp turnaround from the previous day’s negative trends across Bitcoin ETFs. Investors appear to be capitalizing on Bitcoin’s price stability around $58,000.

According to SoSoValue, all 12 Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. recorded a decent trading volume of $896.92 million in a single day. However, this figure represents a decrease from the $1.27 billion traded the day before.

Outflows in Ethereum ETFs

As of September 12, the total net inflows for all Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. now stand at $17.03 billion. This steady influx of capital indicates that investors are increasingly viewing BTC as a solid asset class amid global economic uncertainties.

Meanwhile, while Bitcoin ETFs are enjoying a surge in investor interest, their Ethereum counterparts are facing difficulties.

On Thursday, spot Ethereum ETFs saw net outflows totaling $20.14 million, with the bulk coming from Grayscale’s ETHE fund.

This marks the second consecutive day of outflows for Ethereum-focused funds this week. Total net outflows for Ethereum products have now reached $582.74 million.

Despite this, Ethereum remains a key player in the crypto market, though recent market volatility appears to have shaken investor confidence in the asset.

[virtualcurrencyspace]

Goldman Sachs Holds 7 Out Of 11 Bitcoin ETFs

Goldman Sachs (GS) holds positions in a variety of bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to a 13F filing.

The investment bank in its quarterly 13-F report disclosed that it holds positions in seven out of the 11 BTC ETFs in the U.S.

Its largest holding is the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) at $238.6 million, followed by Fidelity's Bitcoin ETF (FBTC) at $79.5 million, then $56.1 million of Invesco Galaxy's BTC ETF (BTCO), and $35.1 million in Grayscale's GBTC. It also holds smaller positions in BITB, BTCW, and ARKB.

[jiangdong2580]

WisdomTree, the global asset management firm behind the BTCW Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund, has obtained a charter from the New York State Department of Financial Services to offer cryptocurrency-related services within the state. This charter allows WisdomTree to function as a limited-purpose trust company under New York Banking Law, subject to enhanced regulation. It grants authorization for the custody of digital assets in fiduciary custody, issuance and exchange of approved stablecoins, and management of stablecoin reserves through the newly established WisdomTree Finance LTD.

WisdomTree Finance, a personal finance app dedicated to facilitating digital asset trading, is among the initiatives underway. Jonathan Steinberg, WisdomTree's founder and CEO, expressed his appreciation for the New York State Department of Financial Services, highlighting its status as the primary regulator for businesses involved in digital asset activities. He emphasized that this well-established trust company charter program, predating digital assets, ensures bank-level regulation while enabling innovative product offerings without compromising customer protection.

Notably, WisdomTree joins nine other companies with crypto-services trust charters, including Coinbase, Gemini, and Fidelity digital assets. WisdomTree plans to leverage WisdomTree Finance to introduce additional products for institutional and commercial clients. As an issuer of one of the recently approved spot bitcoin ETFs in the United States, WisdomTree remains at the forefront of cryptocurrency innovation.

Will Peck, Head of Digital Assets at WisdomTree, advocates for viewing blockchain as infrastructure for financial innovation beyond the valuation of individual digital assets like bitcoin and ethereum. Amidst the surge in cryptocurrency prices, the tokenization of "real-world assets" is gaining momentum, necessitating a shift in perspective toward the digital asset ecosystem to grasp its implications and potential benefits.

Driven by a vision to revolutionize investment practices, WisdomTree, through its global subsidiaries, has established itself as the world's largest independent ETF originator, renowned for safety, trust, and reliability.

WisdomTree, the global asset management firm behind the BTCW Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund, has obtained a charter from the New York State Department of Financial Services to offer cryptocurrency-related services within the state. This charter allows WisdomTree to function as a limited-purpose trust company under New York Banking Law, subject to enhanced regulation. It grants authorization for the custody of digital assets in fiduciary custody, issuance and exchange of approved stablecoins, and management of stablecoin reserves through the newly established WisdomTree Finance LTD.

WisdomTree Finance, a personal finance app dedicated to facilitating digital asset trading, is among the initiatives underway. Jonathan Steinberg, WisdomTree's founder and CEO, expressed his appreciation for the New York State Department of Financial Services, highlighting its status as the primary regulator for businesses involved in digital asset activities. He emphasized that this well-established trust company charter program, predating digital assets, ensures bank-level regulation while enabling innovative product offerings without compromising customer protection.

Notably, WisdomTree joins nine other companies with crypto-services trust charters, including Coinbase, Gemini, and Fidelity digital assets. WisdomTree plans to leverage WisdomTree Finance to introduce additional products for institutional and commercial clients. As an issuer of one of the recently approved spot bitcoin ETFs in the United States, WisdomTree remains at the forefront of cryptocurrency innovation.

Will Peck, Head of Digital Assets at WisdomTree, advocates for viewing blockchain as infrastructure for financial innovation beyond the valuation of individual digital assets like bitcoin and ethereum. Amidst the surge in cryptocurrency prices, the tokenization of "real-world assets" is gaining momentum, necessitating a shift in perspective toward the digital asset ecosystem to grasp its implications and potential benefits.

Driven by a vision to revolutionize investment practices, WisdomTree, through its global subsidiaries, has established itself as the world's largest independent ETF originator, renowned for safety, trust, and reliability.

[wisdomtreefin]

WisdomTree, the global asset management firm behind the BTCW Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund, has obtained a charter from the New York State Department of Financial Services to offer cryptocurrency-related services within the state. This charter allows WisdomTree to function as a limited-purpose trust company under New York Banking Law, subject to enhanced regulation. It grants authorization for the custody of digital assets in fiduciary custody, issuance and exchange of approved stablecoins, and management of stablecoin reserves through the newly established WisdomTree Finance LTD.

WisdomTree Finance, a personal finance app dedicated to facilitating digital asset trading, is among the initiatives underway. Jonathan Steinberg, WisdomTree's founder and CEO, expressed his appreciation for the New York State Department of Financial Services, highlighting its status as the primary regulator for businesses involved in digital asset activities. He emphasized that this well-established trust company charter program, predating digital assets, ensures bank-level regulation while enabling innovative product offerings without compromising customer protection.

Notably, WisdomTree joins nine other companies with crypto-services trust charters, including Coinbase, Gemini, and Fidelity digital assets. WisdomTree plans to leverage WisdomTree Finance to introduce additional products for institutional and commercial clients. As an issuer of one of the recently approved spot bitcoin ETFs in the United States, WisdomTree remains at the forefront of cryptocurrency innovation.

Will Peck, Head of Digital Assets at WisdomTree, advocates for viewing blockchain as infrastructure for financial innovation beyond the valuation of individual digital assets like bitcoin and ethereum. Amidst the surge in cryptocurrency prices, the tokenization of "real-world assets" is gaining momentum, necessitating a shift in perspective toward the digital asset ecosystem to grasp its implications and potential benefits.

Driven by a vision to revolutionize investment practices, WisdomTree, through its global subsidiaries, has established itself as the world's largest independent ETF originator, renowned for safety, trust, and reliability.

[jortsman]

Year Seventy Nine: The Slump

[sunzy-creates]

MORE OF SALEM CAUSW JANAGWJSGWJQSGQB

[korkashimizu]

WisdomTree, the global asset management firm behind the BTCW Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund, has obtained a charter from the New York State Department of Financial Services to offer cryptocurrency-related services within the state. This charter allows WisdomTree to function as a limited-purpose trust company under New York Banking Law, subject to enhanced regulation. It grants authorization for the custody of digital assets in fiduciary custody, issuance and exchange of approved stablecoins, and management of stablecoin reserves through the newly established WisdomTree Finance LTD.

WisdomTree Finance, a personal finance app dedicated to facilitating digital asset trading, is among the initiatives underway. Jonathan Steinberg, WisdomTree's founder and CEO, expressed his appreciation for the New York State Department of Financial Services, highlighting its status as the primary regulator for businesses involved in digital asset activities. He emphasized that this well-established trust company charter program, predating digital assets, ensures bank-level regulation while enabling innovative product offerings without compromising customer protection.

Notably, WisdomTree joins nine other companies with crypto-services trust charters, including Coinbase, Gemini, and Fidelity digital assets. WisdomTree plans to leverage WisdomTree Finance to introduce additional products for institutional and commercial clients. As an issuer of one of the recently approved spot bitcoin ETFs in the United States, WisdomTree remains at the forefront of cryptocurrency innovation.

Will Peck, Head of Digital Assets at WisdomTree, advocates for viewing blockchain as infrastructure for financial innovation beyond the valuation of individual digital assets like bitcoin and ethereum. Amidst the surge in cryptocurrency prices, the tokenization of "real-world assets" is gaining momentum, necessitating a shift in perspective toward the digital asset ecosystem to grasp its implications and potential benefits.

Driven by a vision to revolutionize investment practices, WisdomTree, through its global subsidiaries, has established itself as the world's largest independent ETF originator, renowned for safety, trust, and reliability.

[nerdasaurus1200]

I just realized, in the Alastor vs Adam fight, Alastor tends to fight the way Adira does in BTCW. Just like Adira he’s constantly dodging, taking the defensive instead of the offensive

[dencyemily]

Record-Breaking Achievement: Cryptocurrency ETFs Surpass $2 Billion in Daily Trades, Marking Historic Milestone

The recent surge in Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) trading volumes, reaching a groundbreaking $2 billion on February 20, reveals insights and trends shaping the cryptocurrency investment landscape. The success of ETFs like HODL, BTCW, and BITB played a crucial role in achieving this record, marking a significant milestone for the industry.

VanEck’s spot Bitcoin ETF and WisdomTree’s Bitcoin Fund (WBTC) emerged as top performers, with VanEck’s ETF trading volume exceeding $300 million. This is a stark contrast to its initial launch day volume of $25.5 million on January 11, highlighting the growing interest and adoption of Bitcoin ETFs.

The trading frenzy around VanEck’s Bitcoin Trust ETF (HODL), drawing over 32,000 individual traders, underscores the impact of social media on market dynamics. Eric Balchunas speculates on various factors contributing to this surge, emphasizing the role of social media influence in driving investor participation.

WisdomTree’s Bitcoin Fund (WBTC) exhibited an exceptional increase in trading volume, soaring approximately 1,200% above its average to $154 million for the day. The surge in individual trades for WBTC, reaching 23,000 compared to the previous session's 221, highlights the growing popularity and activity surrounding Bitcoin ETFs.

In response to the competitive landscape, VanEck’s announcement of a fee reduction for its Bitcoin ETF, effective from February 21, showcases strategic positioning against competitors like BlackRock and Fidelity. This move is part of VanEck’s broader commitment to supporting the Bitcoin ecosystem, including allocating a portion of its ETF profits to Bitcoin core developers.

Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy, provides additional insights into the recent surge, discussing the influx of capital from traditional to digital platforms via Bitcoin ETFs in a Bloomberg interview. Saylor’s observations, while not projecting future market directions, contribute to understanding the current investment landscape, emphasizing Bitcoin’s appeal in comparison to traditional assets like gold, real estate, and the S&P Index.

[cryptogirl2024]

WisdomTree Gains FCA Approval for Bitcoin, Ethereum ETPs on LSE: Report

The British FCA has approved WisdomTree to list physically backed Bitcoin (BTCW) and Ethereum (ETHW) ETPs on the London Stock Exchange (LSE), marking a significant milestone for crypto investments in the U.K. Alexis Marinof, head of Europe at WisdomTree, emphasized that this approval highlights the growing acceptance and legitimization of cryptocurrency investments in the region.

These ETPs are designed to ensure security and reliability, as they must be non-leveraged, physically backed, and linked directly to Bitcoin or Ether. Additionally, custodians licensed under U.S., U.K., or EU anti-money laundering (AML) laws will hold the assets in cold storage, further protecting investors.

With a competitive 0.35% fee, BTCW and ETHW offer professional investors secure, cost-effective exposure to crypto markets. This approval comes after the FCA’s March announcement indicating a shift in regulatory stance, signaling broader acceptance of crypto products. WisdomTree, managing over $111 billion in assets, has cemented its position as a leading player in the evolving crypto investment landscape.