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“We Squandered a Decade of Opportunities To Do Our Job,” SEC Commisioner Says
24.1.2024
The Commissioner of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Hester Peirce, seemed to express remorse over the federal agency’s handling of spot Bitcoin ETF approvals in a recent interview. Peirce says Ethereum ETF will not follow suit “We squandered a decade...
Do Bitcoin ETFs Kill the Bull Case for Crypto Equities?
24.1.2024
The days of rising crypto prices lifting all boats, including mining stocks, may be gone. But it still looks like being a good year for digital assets, says Alex Tapscott
Grayscale's GBTC Has Moved More Than 100K BTC to Exchange Since Spot Bitcoin ETF Launch
24.1.2024
Outflows from the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust have topped $1 billion per day this week
Franklin Templeton Confident in Spot Bitcoin ETF’s Future, Awaits Advisor Familiarity
24.1.2024
The renowned financial services firm Franklin Templeton remains optimistic about the future of its spot Bitcoin ETF despite not yet achieving significant trading volumes compared to industry giants like BlackRock, Fidelity, and Grayscale. While these major players account for about 90% of total...
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Regains $40K
24.1.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Jan. 24, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Bitcoin ETFs to Likely Divert Users and Trading Volumes Away from CEXs, Says Anthony Bevan
24.1.2024
Recently approved spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are likely to divert investor interest and trading volume away from centralized exchanges (CEXs), according to Anthony Bevan, CEO of the wealth management firm Blockguard. Bevan, a full-time trader and investor, added that spot bitcoin...
Bitcoin and Ethereum Price Prediction as BTC Dips Below $40,000 and ETH Struggles to Hold $2,200
23.1.2024
Bitcoin, the foremost digital currency, witnessed a notable dip below the critical $40,000 mark, briefly falling to around $39,500. This decline has been linked to substantial Bitcoin sales, notably influenced by the Grayscale GBTC Bitcoin ETF, fueling concerns about a possible further descent...
Is Grayscale Takeover Bait Amid Bitcoin ETF Battle?
23.1.2024
Experts said newcomers in the bitcoin investing game could be enticed by Grayscale, the incumbent with a huge lead
Coinbase Falls After JPMorgan Downgrades Stock to Underweight on Disappointing Bitcoin ETF Catalyst
23.1.2024
The bitcoin ETF catalyst that pushed the ecosystem out of its crypto winter last year will disappoint investors in 2024, the report said
SEC Blames Social Media Account Hack on ‘SIM Swap’ Attack in Fake Bitcoin ETF Post
23.1.2024
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revealed that its social media account on X fell victim to a “SIM swapping” attack in relation to the false post about the approval of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) earlier this month. The incident, which occurred on January...
Bitcoin Price Drops Below $39k as Total Liquidation Reaches $320 Million in 24hrs
23.1.2024
Source: Pixabay Bitcoin (BTC) is facing another wave of volatility falling below the $39,000 mark on Tuesday, a 4.33% slump in the past 24 hours. The largest crypto by market cap is currently trading at $38,955 at press time. Bitcoin price has dropped slightly over 9% in the weekly charts and...
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Slips Below $39K
23.1.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Jan. 23, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Dogecoin Price Prediction as $800 Million Sends DOGE into the Red – Buy the Dip?
23.1.2024
The Dogecoin price has dropped by 6.5% in the past 24 hours, sliding to $0.07726 as the wider crypto market continues to suffer from profit-taking and loss-cutting in the wake of this month’s Bitcoin ETF approvals. DOGE is now down by 18% in the past month, and with the meme token also having...
Bitcoin ETFs Gain Momentum in Asia Post U.S. Approval
23.1.2024
As the first Bitcoin spot price exchange-traded funds receive historic approval in the United States, Asian industry leaders, particularly in Hong Kong, are actively exploring similar crypto products. BitGo’s APAC Director Abel Seow told Cryptonews that they are witnessing an increased interest...
Cathie Wood’s Ark Buys $64M of its Spot Bitcoin ETF Since Launch
23.1.2024
Famed money manager Cathie Wood’s investment firm bought an extra $21m of its bitcoin-based spot ETF on Monday, bringing its total purchases in the fund to around $64m. Ark Invest bought 523,541 shares of the Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) on Monday via its Ark Next Generation ETF (ARKW),...
Wave of Spot-Based Bitcoin ETFs Could Drive Bitcoin to $60K This Year: CoinShares
23.1.2024
Despite facing hurdles, bitcoin’s price could rebound and potentially soar to $60,000 this year, per CoinShares’ analysis. In a report published Monday, CoinShares forecasted 2024 as a pivotal year for digital assets, anticipating a surge in bitcoin’s value following the recent launch...
Bitcoin Price Plunges Below $40,000, Down Nearly 20% From Post-ETF Launch Highs – Here’s How Low the BTC Bears Could Bury the Price
22.1.2024
The Bitcoin (BTC) price just plunged below $40,000 for the first time since early December, taking its pullback from post-spot Bitcoin ETF approval highs above $49,000 to nearly 20%. Having shed over 3.5% since the start of the day, the BTC price was last changing hands just above $40,000. Reports...
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Record $4B in Inflows as Incumbent Crypto Fund Issuers Lose $2.9B
22.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) is garnering rising interest, but crypto fund incumbents are on the losing side of the equation. CoinShares’ Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly Report on Jan 22 disclosed a substantial $4.13 billion in inflows since the launch of the first...
SEC Shut Off Extra Security on X For About 6 Months, Letting Hacker Breeze In
22.1.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) confirmed that a hacker took over its X account through a "SIM swap" attack that seized control of a cell phone associated with the account. That allowed the outsider to falsely tweet on January 9 that the agency had approved spot bitcoin...
Bitcoin Slides Below $40K, Now Down Nearly 20% From Post-ETF Euphoria
22.1.2024
Analysts at 10x Research are eyeing the $38,000 level for a potential bottom