U.Today presents the top three stories from the past day, including the space mission of a Bitcoin mogul, a significant XRP transfer, and Grayscale's ETF plans.
Bitcoin Mogul Launched into Space
As reported by SpaceX on April 1, Maltese Bitcoin mogul Chun Wang and three other crew members — Jannicke Mikkelsen, Rabea Rogge, and Eric Philips — were successfully launched into orbit as part of the historic Fram2 mission, honoring Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen. The crew is expected to spend five days conducting scientific experiments, including growing mushrooms in microgravity, while enjoying views of Earth's poles from Dragon’s cupola.
40 Million XRP: Unexpected Transfer
On March 31, Whale Alert detected a transfer of 40 million XRP from Bithumb to an unknown wallet. This transaction has sparked excitement among XRP enthusiasts. According to Peter Brandt's prediction, XRP needs to break above the $3 mark to become bullish. Currently, XRP is trading at $2.12.
Grayscale Files for XRP-Inclusive ETF
On April 1, Grayscale filed with the SEC to convert its Digital Large Crypto Fund into an ETF, including XRP. The fund consists of Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano. Bitcoin holds the largest share in the fund at 79.4%.
These events highlight significant developments and shifts in the cryptocurrency industry, involving major market players in new projects and initiatives.
