BlackRock's Ethereum ETF, the iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA), quickly reached $10 billion in assets in just 251 days, marking it as the third-fastest ETF to achieve this milestone. Despite initial skepticism regarding its performance compared to Bitcoin ETFs, the growing interest in crypto ETFs is expected to accelerate, particularly if issuers receive SEC approval for in-kind share transactions. Meanwhile, MicroStrategy aims to raise $2.5 billion through a new preferred stock offering to buy more Bitcoin and is currently entangled in class-action lawsuits over previous amendments to stock offerings. In the mining sector, MARA Holdings announced an increase in its debt raise to $950 million, primarily intended for operations and acquisitions rather than solely Bitcoin purchases, leading to a 12% drop in its stock value. Analysts suggest the dip may be temporary, upgraded from Sell to Neutral due to Bitcoin's positive outlook. Additionally, the article touches on JP Morgan's potential use of Bitcoin and Ethereum as loan collateral and the fluctuations in XRP's market cap during recent trading days.

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