Presentation of second prize Poolder Padel Game at Padelshop!
During the Fashion Player Award Night, visitors were challenged with the interactive Poolder Padel Game. A sporty way to get acquainted with our investment funds and a chance to win fantastic prizes! Last Tuesday, Mandy de Boer, the lucky winner of the second prize, received her reward: a padel clinic with Dutch champion Marcel Bogaart! In the impressive Experience Center of Padel Shop in Alphen aan den Rijn, Mandy de Boer received a unique training together with three fellow players. All participants already had experience on the padel court, allowing Marcel to focus on refining techniques and improving tactical insights.
We thank Marcel Bogaart and Padelshop for their enthusiastic contribution and making this valuable and sporting experience possible!
Confidence soars: record inflows into digital investment products
Digital investment products recorded record inflows of $3.85 billion last week, bringing this year’s total to over $41 billion. Digital investment products experienced an unprecedented influx of capital last week. Bitcoin was the favorite among investors with an inflow of $2.5 billion and Ethereum saw its largest-ever weekly inflow of $1.2 billion. The United States is playing a dominant role in the growth of crypto investments thanks to the positive attitude of policymakers and the broader acceptance of crypto as an alternative to traditional assets. Additionally, the overall upward trend has been driven in part by Bitcoin breaking records which is attracting investors.
Solana ETF rejected under current SEC chairman
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly rejected two applications for Solana (SOL) exchange-traded funds (ETF). Eric Balchunas, senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg, calls this Gary Gensler’s ”parting gift” to the crypto world. Gensler, the current chairman of the SEC, is known for his strict approach to crypto-related investment products. Applications for the Solana ETFs are expected to be resubmitted once Paul Atkins assumes the SEC chairmanship on Jan. 20, 2025. He will need to review the pending litigation before any further action is taken on the Solana ETF applications.
Circle and Binance: a strategic partnership
Circle and Binance, two leading players in the crypto world, have announced a collaboration to make cryptocurrency more accessible and to accelerate the adoption of USDC, Circle’s digital dollar. Binance, with more than 240 million users, will integrate USDC into all of its services, making it easier for users worldwide to trade, save and pay with USDC. Circle will provide Binance with technology, liquidity and tools to optimize the user experience with USDC. Both companies see the partnership as an important step in making crypto mainstream.
