Coinbase’s Strategic Horizon: BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Endorsement and DeepSnitch AI’s Listing Momentum

As 2025 approaches, the cryptocurrency landscape is being reshaped by two significant institutional developments. BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, has formally elevated its spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) to a core strategic investment theme for the coming year, placing it alongside traditional safe havens like Treasury bills and elite tech equities. This move signals a profound shift in mainstream finance's acceptance of digital assets as a legitimate portfolio pillar. Concurrently, the AI sector within crypto is gaining notable traction, with DeepSnitch AI emerging as a prominent candidate for a future listing on Coinbase, one of the world's leading digital asset exchanges. This dual narrative of traditional finance convergence and innovative AI project maturation underscores a pivotal moment for the industry, highlighting both sustained institutional conviction and the platform's role in curating the next generation of crypto assets.

BlackRock Elevates Bitcoin ETF Among Top 2025 Themes as DeepSnitch AI Emerges for Coinbase Listing

BlackRock has positioned its spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) as one of three core investment themes for 2025, alongside Treasury bills and the 'Magnificent 7' tech stocks. The fund has drawn $25 billion in net inflows this year despite Bitcoin's 30% correction—a testament to institutional conviction.

Meanwhile, DeepSnitch AI gains traction as a potential future Coinbase listing, with its AI-powered market analytics platform raising $885,000 in presale funding. The project has delivered 94% returns to early backers, signaling strong demand for crypto-native AI solutions.

Analysts note BlackRock's endorsement effectively legitimizes bitcoin as a portfolio staple. 'When the world's largest asset manager groups crypto with T-bills and tech giants, that's structural adoption,' said Bloomberg's Eric Balchunas. The ETF's performance during a bearish period suggests explosive upside potential in bullish markets.

Monad’s Post-Mainnet Struggles: Hype Fades as Token Plummets 60%

One month after its much-hyped mainnet launch, Monad's MON token has shed over 60% of its all-time high value. The project, once touted as a potential 'Solana killer' within the ethereum ecosystem, now faces skepticism as on-chain activity dwindles.

Initial metrics showed promise with 150,000+ daily active users, but this engagement proved fleeting. The parallel execution blockchain, which raised $244 million including a Paradigm-led $225 million round at a $3 billion valuation, has failed to maintain meaningful traction in the crowded EVM L1 space.

Coinbase's token sale platform facilitated a $188 million public offering, yet the project's revolutionary claims of 10,000 TPS and sub-second block times now face real-world scrutiny. Market observers note the lack of sustained developer activity or distinctive adoption, raising ghost-chain concerns.