US spot Bitcoin ETFs posted $999 million in inflows over two trading days as Bitcoin moved back above $80,000. Spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have recorded almost $1 billion in inflows since the cryptocurrency reclaimed $80,000. Bitcoin ETFs posted $467.4 million of inflows on Tuesday as BTC surged past $81,000, extending Monday’s $532 million inflows, according to SoSoValue data, bringing the two-day total to more than $999 million. The latest inflows follow April’s $1.97 billion in total net inflows, pointing to strong demand as Bitcoin's rebound continues. Read more
The Romanian leu continued its downward trend against the euro by midday Wednesday (May 6) and the central bank set the reference rate at RON5.268 per euro, a new historic low amid lingering political turmoil following the collapse of the government of Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan in a no-confidence vote held on May 5.
OKX Card data shows most crypto spending in Europe is on groceries and dining, signaling growing everyday use over luxury purchases. OKX Card users in Europe spent mostly on groceries, restaurants and other routine purchases in the product’s first month, according to transaction data shared Wednesday. In the first month of use across the European Economic Area (EEA), grocery stores and supermarkets accounted for 26% of all OKX Card transactions, while restaurants and fast food together made up 18%, ahead of travel and online marketplaces, according to the data. The analysis covers settled purchase transactions made with the OKX Card in the EEA between Jan. 28 and Feb. 26, across the top 20 merchant types by transaction count, volume or unique users, the company said. Read more