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SharpLink Gaming announces Joseph Chalom as a new Co-CEO in their company

Former BlackRock executive, Joseph Chalom, assumed the role of Co-CEO at SharpLink, focusing on developing Ethereum Decentralized Finance (DeFi) strategies.

SharpLink Gaming welcomes Joseph Chalom as its new Co-CEO
SharpLink Gaming welcomes Joseph Chalom as its new Co-CEO

In the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrencies, Ethereum continues to make headlines with a series of impressive milestones.

The Ethereum stablecoin market cap has reached an all-time high of $165 billion, reflecting the growing adoption and trust in these digital assets. This achievement comes as Ethereum's 24-hour trading volume also sets a new record at $46.05 billion, according to CoinMarketCap, and a 2.40% price increase was observed.

Another significant development is the record-breaking $140.1 billion Decentralised Exchange (DEX) trading volume on Ethereum, demonstrating the increasing popularity of decentralised finance (DeFi) platforms.

Ark Invest, a prominent investment firm, has been increasing its holdings in Ethereum-focused BitMine. The latest move sees Ark Invest raising its BitMine holdings to $267 million, underscoring the confidence in Ethereum's potential.

A strategic alliance between Joseph Chalom, formerly the Head of Digital Asset Strategy at BlackRock, and SharpLink Gaming is another noteworthy development. Chalom has joined SharpLink as Co-CEO, with the aim of activating SharpLink's Ethereum (ETH) reserves and transitioning the company into a compliant institutional DeFi gateway. This collaboration positions SharpLink for deeper Ethereum engagement, leveraging Chalom's extensive experience.

The initiative aims to provide a channel for institutional access to Ethereum yields, enabling broader participation in DeFi. The strategic alliance might catalyse financial innovation and drive DeFi adoption forward.

Meanwhile, the Ethereum Foundation has launched the BETH token to tokenize ETH burns, further enhancing the network's efficiency and sustainability.

Fidelity's Tokenized Fund FDIT has also surpassed $200 million in Assets Under Management (AUM), showcasing growing institutional interest in Ethereum-based investments.

However, it's important to note that no government or regulatory authority has officially published guidelines or statements regarding the strategic alliance between Chalom and SharpLink Gaming in relation to Ethereum.

In other news, Ethereum's core developer pay has been revealed as below market rate, raising questions about the compensation for the work involved in maintaining and developing the Ethereum network.

John Kojo Kumi, a cryptocurrency researcher and writer specialising in emerging startups, tokenomics, and market dynamics within the blockchain ecosystem, has offered insights into these developments. Kumi's analysis suggests that Ethereum's latest milestones could signal a new all-time high (ATH) for Ethereum, with a potential breakout at $4,880.

With falling ETH reserves, this bullish sentiment is further strengthened, indicating continued growth for Ethereum in the near future.

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