Sep 12, 2026 · 5 min listen · Last updated September 12, 2026
From storyflo. This is your daily audio brief. It's Dex, September 12th. Here's what I'd flag across crypto and the alpha desk this morning. Let's get into it. First, from Cryptobriefing. BlackRock ETF clients purchase $149M in Ethereum as institutional appetite surges.
◎Crypto markets · Kraken
Listen · storyflo · crypto
Daily Crypto Brief · September 12th
0:00-4:35
Pick your daily storyteller
Subscribe to match with Theo, Jessica, Chloe, Mason, Brock — your voice, every brief.
Audio pre-rendered by Storyflo · cached + delivered from the edge
BlackRock ETF clients purchase $149M in Ethereum as institutional appetite surges
$149 million in Ethereum just rolled in from BlackRock ETF clients, which is a pretty solid indicator of institutional interest ramping up. This isn’t just a blip; it shows that mainstream adoption is gaining traction. But, you know how it goes—more institutional money can also mean more volatility, especially when sentiment swings.
It’s fascinating to see these large players diving into ETH, and it could set the stage for some interesting market dynamics. Keep an eye on how this plays out, as it might influence broader trends in crypto adoption.
For listeners who want low-fee crypto exposure, our markets partner Kraken supports Ethereum — link in show notes.
Bitcoin ETFs see $13M outflows while Ethereum ETFs pull in $216M in a single day
Bitcoin ETFs saw outflows of $13 million, while Ethereum ETFs attracted a solid $216 million in just one day. This stark contrast is telling us something about where institutional interest is shifting. It looks like investors are reallocating their strategies, favoring Ethereum over Bitcoin at the moment.
The implications here could be significant. If this trend continues, we might see more institutions leaning towards Ethereum, which could impact market dynamics. Keep an eye on how these flows evolve; they often reflect broader sentiment and can influence price movements.
For listeners who want low-fee crypto exposure, our markets partner Kraken supports BTC and ETH — link in show notes.
$346B in tokenized assets now spans 47 different asset types
The diversification of tokenized assets across 47 types highlights blockchain's growing role in transforming traditional finance sectors. The post $346B in tokenized assets now spans 47 different asset types appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Ethereum Targets October 6 for Glamsterdam Sepolia Fork
Ethereum developers have tentatively scheduled the Glamsterdam upgrade for Ethereum’s Sepolia testnet on October 6 at 13:53 UTC, even as private devnet testing continues to uncover bugs. The date gives developers a path toward a December mainnet release, but it remains conditional on whether the next testing phase can produce a stable network. Protocol specialist Christine D.
Shiba Inu (SHIB), Hyperliquid (HYPE), Binance Coin (BNB) and Zcash (ZEC) Price Analysis for September 12: Sudden Surge
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by our writers are their own and do not represent the views of U.Today. The financial and market information provided on U.Today is intended for informational purposes only. U.Today is not liable for any financial losses incurred while trading cryptocurrencies. Conduct your own research by contacting financial experts before making any investment decisions. We believe that all content is accurate as of the date of publication, but certain offers mentioned may no longer be available.
Bitcoin vs Zcash: Grayscale Reveals Which Is More Profitable to Mine
Zcash mining has become significantly more profitable than Bitcoin mining for individuals. That is the finding of a new analysis from Grayscale Research. Research director Zach Pandl found that Bitcoin dominates in total scale. ZEC, however, currently delivers stronger returns per machine and per unit of electricity consumed. Bitcoin miners collectively earn approximately $35 million in daily rewards, according to Grayscale, far exceeding the roughly $2 million Zcash miners generate. That gap reflects Bitcoin’s vastly larger network and hashrate.
L-BTC resumes trading with reserves covering just 85% of supply
SideSwap reopened its markets on Liquid while the network’s route back to Bitcoin remained closed. The split gives Liquid Bitcoin a market price before holders regain the process that converts L-BTC into BTC. At 22:55 UTC on Sept. 10, a Blockstream explorer endpoint showed 4,229 L-BTC outstanding. A simultaneous Bitcoin address reading for the cited federation reserve showed 3,601 BTC. Those two readings imply reserve coverage of about 85.15% and a gap of roughly 627 BTC at that moment. SideSwap’s Sept. 10 statement said Liquid was producing blocks and all SideSwap markets were open.
Why Nasdaq surveillance cannot settle the fight over 24/7 tokenized markets
Nasdaq's agreement to invest $100 million in Payward, Kraken's parent company, adds a planned surveillance rollout to a push into tokenized and always-on markets. One day earlier, Citadel Securities asked U.S. regulators to keep products tied to public companies, including equity-linked event contracts and perpetual derivatives, inside the Securities and Exchange Commission's perimeter. Together, the two moves expose the gate facing always-on markets. The disputed products use public-company shares, prices or reported financial metrics as reference points.