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Russell Index Adjustment: Google and AMD Removed from Russell 1000 Value Index
On May 25, the Russell U.S. Index series undergoes annual recalibration every June to reflect the changing landscape of the U.S. stock market. The index provider updates the market capitalization thresholds between large-cap, mid-cap, small-cap, and micro-cap stocks. Google's parent company Alphabet and AMD have been removed from the Russell 1000 Value Index, as both companies are now fully categorized under growth attributes. Among the top ten companies by market capitalization, nine positions remain unchanged, with Walmart replacing Eli Lilly as the only new entrant on the list. (Cailian Press)
On May 25, the Russell U.S. Index series undergoes annual recalibration every June to reflect the changing landscape of the U.S. stock market. The index provider updates the market capitalization thresholds between large-cap, mid-cap, small-cap, and micro-cap stocks. Google's parent company Alphabet and AMD have been removed from the Russell 1000 Value Index, as both companies are now fully categorized under growth attributes. Among the top ten companies by market capitalization, nine positions remain unchanged, with Walmart replacing Eli Lilly as the only new entrant on the list. (Cailian Press)
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U.S. Russell Index rebalancing: Google and AMD removed from the Russell 1000 Value Index
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Analysis: Bitcoin-collateralized lending could reach a trillion-dollar market, but there is a huge gap between potential demand and actual usage
According to Odaily, the latest report from the crypto lending platform Ledn indicates that over the next decade, the global Bitcoin-collateralized consumer lending market could grow nearly 300-fold to reach $1 trillion, while a large amount of potential demand has yet to be truly unleashed.
The report cites a survey by consumer research firm Protocol Theory of 1,244 cryptocurrency holders in the United States and Australia, showing that about 88% of respondents said they would consider using crypto asset-backed loans or credit products, but currently only 14% actually use such services, resulting in a so-called “6:1 gap between interest and adoption.”
Ledn estimates that the current global Bitcoin-collateralized consumer lending market is around $3 billion. By comparison, Galaxy Research previously estimated that the entire crypto lending market peaked at $73.6 billion in the third quarter of 2025. Ledn co-founder Mauricio Di Bartolomeo stated: “The demand side problem has already been solved; what the industry truly lacks now is the trust infrastructure that enables borrowers to build confidence.”
The survey shows that the core factors hindering user adoption of crypto-collateralized lending are not a lack of awareness, but concerns over price volatility, the risk of forced liquidation, and regulatory uncertainty. When choosing a lending platform, users also value platform reputation, custody security, transparency, and risk management more than just the interest rate. The report believes that crypto-collateralized lending is essentially similar to traditional financial products such as “stock pledge financing” or “home equity loans,” which allow users to obtain liquidity without selling long-term held assets.
According to Odaily, the latest report from the crypto lending platform Ledn indicates that over the next decade, the global Bitcoin-collateralized consumer lending market could grow nearly 300-fold to reach $1 trillion, while a large amount of potential demand has yet to be truly unleashed.
The report cites a survey by consumer research firm Protocol Theory of 1,244 cryptocurrency holders in the United States and Australia, showing that about 88% of respondents said they would consider using crypto asset-backed loans or credit products, but currently only 14% actually use such services, resulting in a so-called “6:1 gap between interest and adoption.”
Ledn estimates that the current global Bitcoin-collateralized consumer lending market is around $3 billion. By comparison, Galaxy Research previously estimated that the entire crypto lending market peaked at $73.6 billion in the third quarter of 2025. Ledn co-founder Mauricio Di Bartolomeo stated: “The demand side problem has already been solved; what the industry truly lacks now is the trust infrastructure that enables borrowers to build confidence.”
The survey shows that the core factors hindering user adoption of crypto-collateralized lending are not a lack of awareness, but concerns over price volatility, the risk of forced liquidation, and regulatory uncertainty. When choosing a lending platform, users also value platform reputation, custody security, transparency, and risk management more than just the interest rate. The report believes that crypto-collateralized lending is essentially similar to traditional financial products such as “stock pledge financing” or “home equity loans,” which allow users to obtain liquidity without selling long-term held assets.
「BTC OG Insider Whale」 has increased their HODL position to 144,183 coins, approximately $9.03 million.
BlockBeats News, May 24th, according to Onchain Lens monitoring, the "BTC OG Insider Whale" has increased its HYPE holdings to 144,183 HYPE, worth approximately $9.03 million.
It currently still holds a BTC 5x leverage long position and a ZEC 3x leverage short position, with a total unrealized loss of over $1.8 million.
BlockBeats News, May 24th, according to Onchain Lens monitoring, the "BTC OG Insider Whale" has increased its HYPE holdings to 144,183 HYPE, worth approximately $9.03 million.
It currently still holds a BTC 5x leverage long position and a ZEC 3x leverage short position, with a total unrealized loss of over $1.8 million.
"1011 Insider Whale" agent Garrett Jin increases HYPE holdings to 144,183 tokens, valued at $9.03 million
According to Odaily, as monitored by Onchain Lens, the agent Garrett Jin (0x92e...0e9) for the "1011 Insider Whale" has increased his HYPE holdings to 144,183 tokens, valued at 9.03 million US dollars. He still holds a 5x long position on BTC and a 3x short position on ZEC, with an unrealized loss of more than 1.8 million US dollars.
According to Odaily, as monitored by Onchain Lens, the agent Garrett Jin (0x92e...0e9) for the "1011 Insider Whale" has increased his HYPE holdings to 144,183 tokens, valued at 9.03 million US dollars. He still holds a 5x long position on BTC and a 3x short position on ZEC, with an unrealized loss of more than 1.8 million US dollars.