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Binance’s Trading Volume Soars with FDUSD Stablecoin Pairs Leading the Charge
15.2.2024
The trading pairs involving First Digital USD (FDUSD) have seen a surge in trading volume on Binance, reaching its highest share ever in spot trading volume on the exchange. On February 12, FDUSD pairs accounted for 38% of Binance’s total spot trading volume, marking a substantial 42.6%...
Gary Gensler clarifies crypto stance post-Bitcoin ETF approval
15.2.2024
Gary Gensler, the SEC Chair, recently interacted with the media and clarified the Commission’s stance concerning Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. For reference, Spot Bitcoin ETF applications were approved on January 10, 2024, sparking speculation that more crypto ETFs would make their...
Gensler Hesitates on Ethereum ETFs, Cites Court Loss as Reason for Bitcoin ETF Approval
15.2.2024
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler has remained tight-lipped regarding spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs). When questioned about the possibility of a decision and the timeline for approval, Gensler said that the process would follow the same approach...
BlackRock’s daily volume for BTC ETF peaks at $720 million
15.2.2024
BlackRock is expected to close the market at a total volume of $5 billion. The predicted estimate is based on the number for February 14, 2024, when IBIT—that is, iShares Bitcoin Trust—bagged a daily volume worth $720 million. That is the highest figure since the time of the launch of IBIT....
Ether Traders Target $3.5K as ETH Jumps on ETF Expectations
15.2.2024
Several traditional financial firms are vying for an ether exchange-traded fund in the U.S., a move that is boosting the token’s medium-term outlook
Bitcoin ETFs Pose Long-Term Threat to Public Crypto Miners: Galaxy
15.2.2024
Spot Bitcoin ETFs present long-term competition for publicly traded cryptocurrency miners, according to a Galaxy Research report published Wednesday. Galaxy analysts said that before these ETFs were approved, public mining stocks were one of the few ways investors could gain exposure to Bitcoin...
Gold ETFs See $2.4 Billion in Outflows While Bitcoin ETFs Thrive
15.2.2024
Gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have faced significant outflows this year, while ETFs tracking the spot price of Bitcoin (BTC) have seen strong inflows. According to Bloomberg intelligence analyst Eric Balchunas, the leading 14 gold ETFs have experienced outflows of $2.4 billion in 2024 as...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Hits $52,000; Surges with ETF Inflows & Coinbase’s Q4 Optimism
15.2.2024
Recently, Bitcoin surged past the $52,000 mark, a significant milestone that not only underscores its growing appeal but also highlights the robust inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This surge, coupled with a bullish sentiment from anticipated strong Q4 results from...
Fed Chair Powell Briefs Lawmakers on US Central Bank Digital Currency Progress
15.2.2024
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has provided an update to Congress members regarding the Fed’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) work. “If we’re going to have a CBDC, Congress needs to authorize it,” he stressed. Moreover, the Fed chair reportedly said that a framework...
Crypto Economy Hits $1.9 Trillion on Valentine’s Day Surge: DYM, STX, and SEI Lead Gains
15.2.2024
At the time of writing, the value of the crypto economy has reached $1.93 trillion, with bitcoin alone accounting for $1 trillion of this total. Bitcoin and ethereum have experienced increases of 4.2% and 5.3%, respectively. Meanwhile, a few crypto assets have posted even more significant gains...
Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Spend 300k BTC Amid Multi-Year Highs, Losses Thin Out
14.2.2024
Almost all Bitcoin long-term holders are back in the black this week after the leading digital asset resurged above $50,000 on Monday for the first time since December 2021. That’s despite a major market pullback last month following the launch of several Bitcoin spot ETFs, characterized by many...
Bitcoin Surpasses $52,000, Crosses $1 Trillion Market Cap—What’s Driving The Surge?
14.2.2024
On Wednesday, Bitcoin soared past the $52,000 mark, propelling its market cap beyond the $1 trillion milestone. This leap occurred in the wake of spot Bitcoin ETF approvals and in anticipation of the expected halving event in April. The recent climb marks a major milestone, as Bitcoin’s...
Best Crypto to Buy Today February 14 – DYM, SEI, STX
14.2.2024
As the crypto market continues to see positive momentum, analysts are watching for potential prospects among the best crypto to buy now. Image by cryptonews.com As the Bitcoin (BTC) price pumps to new two-year highs on strong spot Bitcoin ETF inflows, investors looking to secure faster near-term...
BlackRock’s IBIT Extends Spot Bitcoin ETF Lead With More Than 100,000 BTC Under Management
14.2.2024
Data published on February 13 revealed that BlackRock’s IBIT spot Bitcoin ETF had amassed over 100,000 bitcoins, positioning the firm as a clear leader in the closely contested sector. Here’s everything you need to know. 105,280 BTC Locked In Worth $5.1 Billion According to official...
Stablecoin Sector Swells by $1.7 Billion in February; USDC and FDUSD Lead Supply Growth
14.2.2024
Statistics reveal that since the onset of February 2024, the stablecoin sector has experienced a significant expansion, with an increase of $1.7 billion in its economy. In the last 30 days, both usd coin and first digital usd witnessed their supplies jump by 9.6% and 40.3%, respectively....
Upcoming High-Level EU Financial Policy Talks Could Steer Crypto Oversight: Source
14.2.2024
An informal document shared among EU officials shows digital finance, and thereby crypto, topping a list of priorities to be discussed
Coinbase to Report Strong Earnings, ETF Benefits May Surprise Wall Street, Analysts Say
14.2.2024
Coinbase is expected to report strong revenue numbers, given an uptick in crypto trading volume towards the end of 2023
FCA Reviewed 44 Crypto Firms Registered in UK For Anti-Money Laundering Purposes
14.2.2024
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has conducted internal reviews on 44 cryptocurrency firms registered in the country to tackle money laundering concerns. In a Feb 14 release, the regulator highlighted key areas in the UK markets including digital assets regulations. Last year, the FCA carried...
Bitcoin Short Squeeze Wipes Out $89M as Price Surges to $52K; ETF Inflows Hit $4B
14.2.2024
The price of bitcoin soared past the $52K milestone on Wednesday, reaching $52,056 per unit on Bitstamp at 10:05 a.m. Eastern Time. Bitcoin’s meteoric rise over the past day triggered a wave of liquidated leveraged positions, wiping out $89.28 million in short positions. ‘Sustained...
White House Policy Group Finds Digital Assets, DLT Vital for US National Security
14.2.2024
A White House policy group highlighted critical emerging technologies for US national security in an updated report on Monday. The Fast Track Action Subcommittee’s report categorized distributed ledger technologies (DLT), digital assets, and digital payment technologies under “data...