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Ethereum is like a ‘decentralized app store,’ according to asset management firm Bernstein. What makes the firm so bullish on ETH?

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Ethereum Is Like A 'Decentralized App Store': Bernstein

Bernstein on Monday outlined a structured view on Ethereum’s position in the blockchain ecosystem, framing it as a core network with expanding use cases that support its long-term investment appeal.

The report notes that Ethereum’s architecture, driven by its proof-of-stake model and scalability upgrades, has enabled it to support a broad array of applications beyond basic transactions.

According to Bernstein, Ethereum has evolved into “a global settlement layer for decentralized applications,” encompassing sectors such as decentralized finance (DeFi), stablecoins, tokenization, gaming and NFTs.

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Bitcoin, Ethereum XRP, Dogecoin are surging again to start another week strong: what is driving markets today?

XRP is up 6% over the past week and looks like it is gearing up for another strong run: how high can it go this month?

ALT5 is the latest company to get on the crypto train and is planning to raise $1.5 billion to invest in WLFI; it will also add Eric Trump to its board.

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Strategy Acquires 155 BTC As Bitcoin, Ethereum ETF Flows Accelerate

Strategy on Monday announced it has expanded its Bitcoin holdings with the purchase of 155 BTC for approximately $18 million, at an average price of $116,401 per coin.

The company disclosed the acquisition and noted that its year-to-date Bitcoin yield stands at 25.0% in 2025.

The latest purchase brings Strategy's total Bitcoin holdings to 628,946 BTC, acquired at an aggregate purchase price of about $46.10 billion, with an average cost of $73,288 per Bitcoin.

Meanwhile, ETF flows are surging. What is driving this consistent demand?

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