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BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Plans Raise Concerns About Centralization, Notes Arthur Hayes
12.10.2023
According to a recent Tom Bilyeu interview with Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, the possible entry of asset management behemoth BlackRock into the Bitcoin sector could reshape the leading cryptocurrency in ways that diverge from its original ethos.
While traders and investors anticipate...
ARK's amended spot Bitcoin ETF filing is a ‘good sign’ of future approval
12.10.2023
ARK Invest and 21Shares amended spot Bitcoin ETF filing seemingly addresses earlier concerns highlighted by the SEC, which is a good sign of progress, according to Bloomberg's ETF analysts
Backed Launches bIB01: A Tokenized Security Tracking US Treasury Bonds on the Blockchain
9.10.2023
Swiss-based real-world asset tokenizer Backed has introduced its latest tokenized security product, bIB01, on the Base blockchain, Coinbase's Layer 2 (L2) network.
The new tokenized security closely mirrors the performance of a short-term US treasury bond exchange-traded fund (ETF), offering...
Backed Finance Tokenizes Treasury Bond ETF on Coinbase’s Base Network
7.10.2023
Backed Finance, a real-world asset tokenization issuer, announced its successful issuance of the first tokenized security on Coinbase’s Base, a layer two (L2) blockchain. The team introduced bIB01 tokens to the decentralized finance (defi) sector, mirroring the price dynamics of the Ishares...
ProShares Launches Six Ether Futures ETFs, Expanding Crypto ETF Market
7.10.2023
Investment management firm ProShares Advisors has introduced six new futures products for Ether, marking the cryptocurrency's debut in the ETF market.
The newly launched ETFs, released on Monday, offer investors exposure to Ether through futures contracts rather than direct investment in...
Investment Manager Expects SEC to Approve All Bitcoin ETF Applications in 3-6 Months
7.10.2023
Steven Schoenfeld, former head of International Equity Product Strategy at Barclays Global Investors (now Blackrock), expects the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve all spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications in three to six months. He also anticipates that...
Backed Finance Rolls Out Crypto-Backed BlackRock ETF on Base Protocol
6.10.2023
Switzerland-based blockchain protocol Backed Finance has launched the first-ever tokenized government bond on the Base network.
Culled from BlackRock's iShares bond exchange-traded fund (ETF) UCITS, this financial instrument will be identified by the ticker symbol blB01.
It represents...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Up 2% Amid BitMEX CEO's $750K Prediction, El Salvador Mining & Blackrock ETF
6.10.2023
As Bitcoin continues its journey in the global financial landscape, its trajectory seems increasingly intertwined with expert predictions, sustainability initiatives, and strategic approvals.
As of Friday, Bitcoin's trading value is pegged at 27,578, marking a slight decrease of 0.38%. This...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as Ex-BlackRock Director Says BTC ETF is Coming in '3 to 6 Months' – Can Bitcoin Reach $100,000?
6.10.2023
Bitcoin, the world's most valuable cryptocurrency, has seen a recent dip in trading value, currently resting at around $27,700, which is below its $28,000 threshold. However, this fluctuation in price may be due to the overall stability of traditional financial markets, which can be partly...
3 reasons why Bitcoin struggles to rally above $28.5K
5.10.2023
Bitcoin started the week with an uptick in investor sentiment, but there are three major factors preventing BTC price from recapturing the $30,000 level
K33 Research Advises Shifting Focus from Ether to Bitcoin Amid ETF Debut
5.10.2023
Crypto analysis firm K33 Research has suggested that investors consider shifting their focus from Ether (ETH) to Bitcoin (BTC) following Monday’s debut of Ether futures-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US.
The launch of these ETFs, including offerings from VanEck, ProShares, and Bitwise...
‘ETFs Are Inevitable But Not Imminent’, Crypto Expert Argues
5.10.2023
Talking to Cryptonews, crypto expert Peter Eberle discussed the potential for crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), the impact of the Grayscale-US SEC battle, the current state of crypto investments, and the relevance of regulatory clarity in the space.
Eberle is the President and Chief Investment...
Time to ‘pull the brakes’ on Ethereum and rotate back to Bitcoin: K33 report
5.10.2023
“The gravitational pull in crypto for the time being stays in BTC,” said K33 senior analyst Vetle Lunde
A Spot ETH ETF Represents the Dawn of Institutional Liquid Staking
4.10.2023
Today in Crypto: Kazakh Mining Firms Stop Machines and Ask the President to Cut Energy Prices, Chainalysis Finds 'Notable' Decline in Eastern Asia’s Crypto Activity
3.10.2023
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ETF filings changed the Bitcoin narrative overnight — Ledger CEO
3.10.2023
Ledger’s CEO says that, while it may take a few years, big money is getting into crypto
Grayscale and NYSE Arca apply to convert Ethereum trust into ETF
3.10.2023
Grayscale is furthering its commitment to bringing a transparent ecosystem to the community. It is doing so by partnering with NYSE Arca. Both have submitted an application to the SEC, that is, the US Securities and Exchange Commission, requesting a conversion of Grayscale Ethereum Trust (OTCQX:...
US SEC's Ethereum ETF Approval Officially Confirms Its Non-Security Status, Says Former CFTC Chairman
3.10.2023
The recent approval of Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officially establishes Ethereum's status as a non-security, former CFTC Chairman and Head of Policy at a16z Crypto, Brian Quintenz, posted on X today.
On October 2, a total of nine...
Ethereum futures ETFs garner lukewarm reception on first day of trading
3.10.2023
Day one trading volume across all nine products stood at less than $2 million
VanEck's Ethereum Strategy ETF on Track for CBOE Listing
3.10.2023
VanEck's Ethereum Strategy Fund (EFUT) is set for listing on the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), according to an announcement on its website.
The investment management firm is gearing up to launch its Ethereum-styled futures contracts on October 2, having received approval from the...