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Crypto Exchange Listing and Delisting Announcements: April 1, 2024
2.4.2024
Here is our weekly collection of digital asset listing and delisting, trading pair-related announcements by crypto exchanges that we found last week and today.
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ConsenSys submits comment letter to SEC urging approval of ETH ETF
1.4.2024
Recently, the SEC requested feedback on whether or not Ethereum’s Proof of Stake (PoS) creates “unique concerns” of fraud and manipulation that the agency should consider before approving applications for Ethereum ETFs. The following are among the six questions the SEC requested...
Bitcoin surges with ETF hype; Ethereum waits in the wings
1.4.2024
Most of the tunes are set by BTC and ETH, with BTC leading the way. Now that the Spot Bitcoin ETF has entered the picture, analysts speculate that it will drive the price more strongly than before. On the brighter side, Bitcoin community members will see the price soar in the times to come. Crypto...
$336.3 Million In Crypto Funds Stolen In Q1, $98.8 Million Recovered from March Hacks: PeckShield
1.4.2024
According to PeckShield's data, approximately $100 million in stolen digital assets from hacking incidents in March have been successfully recovered.
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Delay predicted by Ark Invest CEO for ETF consent
1.4.2024
As per her prediction shared with the media by the CEO of Ark Invest, Cathie Wood, regarding the consent for spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), it will be going beyond the deadline of May. The matter has been pending for a while now. She emphasized that the Securities and Exchange Commission...
FTX Liquidators Target Repayment to Creditors by End of 2024
1.4.2024
The FTX bankruptcy estate has outlined its target to initiate repayments to customers by the end of 2024, as disclosed during a meeting of FTX Digital's Joint Official Liquidators in the Bahamas.
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Bitwise files for Spot ETH ETF but wants SEC to wait till December
1.4.2024
Bitwise has recently filed for a spot in Ethereum ETF with the US Securities Exchange Commission (SEC). The technology solutions provider wants to leverage the success of the Bitcoin ETFs in the US. However, Bitwise has expressed hope that the SEC will wait until December to make the final...
Defi Platforms Lose More Than $336 Million in Digital Funds in Q1 of 2024, Study Finds
1.4.2024
In the first quarter of 2024, more than $336 million in digital assets were stolen from decentralized finance platforms across 61 incidents of hacking and fraud. During this period, criminals made off with digital assets valued at $144.48 million in two major hacking incidents. In contrast...
China Expands Digital Yuan Accessibility Through Hardware Wallet Integration
1.4.2024
Bank of China’s Qingdao Branch, in collaboration with telecom and digital finance partners, introduces digital yuan hardware wallet and "deferred payment" model to simplify transit payments.
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Bitwise’s Matt Hougan Hopes SEC Will Hold Off on Spot Ethereum ETFs Until December
1.4.2024
Bitwise investment chief Matt Hougan expects the investment firm to become an Ethereum ETF kingpin, but strategically desires a December approval for the products instead of a hasty splash in May.
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Tinkoff Bank Wins ‘Digital Assets’ Operating Permit in Russia
1.4.2024
Tinkoff Bank, one of Russia’s biggest banking players, has won a license to issue and sell “digital financial assets” (DFAs) in the country.
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Bitcoin ETFs Experience Turnaround With $859M Inflows After Previous Outflows
31.3.2024
U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have enjoyed a streak of positive inflows for four consecutive days, according to the latest figures. This rise in interest comes after a previous week that witnessed five straight days of outflows, totaling a substantial $887.6 million. After a Week...
Grayscale Study Pinpoints Bitcoin in Mid-Phase Bull Run, Eyes Future Growth
31.3.2024
Amidst a vibrant resurgence in bitcoin’s value, a comprehensive analysis by Grayscale and researcher Michael Zhao sheds light on the anatomy of the current bitcoin market cycle. The study explores whether we are entrenched in a bull run, detailing the driving factors and possible...
Stablecoin Market Swells With Growth in March, Led by Ethena’s USDE
31.3.2024
This month we have witnessed a continuous expansion in the stablecoin domain, eclipsing the $150 billion mark on March 20, 2024, with an infusion of an additional $1.4 billion into the arena since then. Leading the pack in supply growth for March was Ethena’s USDE, soaring by 194.9% over...
Consensys to SEC: Recognize the Advanced Safeguards Inherent in Ethereum’s Design
31.3.2024
Consensys has told the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that Ethereum’s proof of stake implementation “meets and even exceeds the security of Bitcoin’s Proof of Work (PoW).” The blockchain software company said the commission should recognize the advanced safeguards...
Families Worth up to $100 Million Prefer Algorithmic Cryptocurrencies to Tokens — Study
31.3.2024
Families with a net worth of up to $100 million exhibit a strong preference for algorithmic cryptocurrencies over tokens (4.32% versus 0.92%), a new study has found. The study cites statistics indicating that ownership continuity is disrupted in 91% of cases involving a transition from crypto...
Blackrock Spot Bitcoin ETF’s Holdings Soar Past 252K BTC — CEO Says He’s ‘Pleasantly Surprised’ by Retail Demand
30.3.2024
Blackrock’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), the Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), has significantly increased its bitcoin holdings, which have now surpassed 252,011 BTC, representing an approximate notional value of $18 billion. This substantial increase reflects...
Market Resilience Tested as NFT Sales Fall for Third Consecutive Week
30.3.2024
Sales of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have dipped once more, marking the third consecutive week of decline, with a 14.97% decrease compared to the previous week. Leading the charge in this week’s sales from March 23 to March 30, Bitcoin NFT transactions amassed $82.61 million, despite...
Judge Rules Against Digital Asset Bank Custodia’s Bid for Federal Reserve Master Account
30.3.2024
Digital asset bank Custodia Bank has been denied a U.S. Federal Reserve master account by the United States District Court for the District of Wyoming.
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Grayscale Launches Proof-of-Stake Investment Fund for Accredited Millionaires
30.3.2024
Grayscale, a prominent digital asset management firm, has unveiled plans to launch a "dynamic income fund" dubbed GDIF, focused on investing in proof-of-stake tokens for millionaire investors.
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