Nasdaq has submitted an application to list an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that will track the performance of Avalanche, a blockchain platform. This move reflects the growing interest in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology within traditional financial markets. If approved, the ETF could provide investors with a new way to gain exposure to the Avalanche ecosystem.

Ming Shing, a construction firm based in Hong Kong, has signed a $482.9 million agreement to acquire 4,250 BTC at an average price of $113,638 each. The company's shares spiked 29% following the announcement, reflecting investor optimism about the potential appreciation of Bitcoin.

Gemini, the crypto exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, successfully priced its IPO at $28 per share, raising $425 million and achieving a valuation of over $3 billion. The offering saw significant investor interest, with bids exceeding the available shares by more than 20 times, and will begin trading on Nasdaq under the ticker GEMI. The favorable market conditions and regulatory environment have bolstered the demand for crypto firms in public markets.