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Nigeria’s SEC urged to regulate Bitcoin, Ether as commodities
13.7.2024
By treating Bitcoin and Ether as commodities, Nigerian regulators can establish a more tailored regulatory framework that reflects the unique characteristics of the digital assets
Final signoff on spot Ether ETFs expected imminently, listings next week — source
12.7.2024
Spot ETF issuers expect to receive final comments from regulators by early next week, and possibly as soon as July 12
First Mover Americas: BTC Retreats From $60K
12.7.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 12, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
CFTC Chair Pushes for Federal Legislation to Regulate Bitcoin and Ether as Commodities
11.7.2024
During his Senate testimony, the chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) emphasized the necessity of federal legislation to regulate digital commodities such as bitcoin and ether. Citing market volatility and fraud, the chairman advocated for expanded regulatory powers...
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Holds $58K Ahead of U.S Inflation Report
11.7.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 11, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Staked Ether Close to All-Time High as ETF Approval Nears
11.7.2024
Polymarket bettors give a 90% chance that ether ETFs get approved by July 26
Senate Committee Discusses Strong Federal Oversight of Crypto Markets
11.7.2024
The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry held a hearing on Wednesday where Chairwoman Senator Debbie Stabenow stressed the urgent need for robust regulation in the crypto market. The discussion focused on investor protection, market integrity, and the necessity of federal...
Binance CEO: Crypto Prices May Fluctuate but Fundamentals Are Strong
11.7.2024
Binance CEO Richard Teng has highlighted the significant interest in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, noting that U.S.-listed bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) had attracted over $14.7 billion in net inflows over the past six months. Teng emphasized the industry’s robust long-term...
Grayscale Sets Record Date for Ethereum Mini Trust Distribution
10.7.2024
Grayscale Investments has announced a record date of July 18, 2024, for the initial distribution of shares in the newly formed Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust. The distribution will be allocated to shareholders of the existing Grayscale Ethereum Trust on a 1:1 basis. Grayscale Prepares for July...
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Climbs Back Above $59K, but Rally Could Be Short-Lived
10.7.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 10, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
CoinStats exploiter moves almost $1M to Tornado Cash
10.7.2024
CoinStats said in a July 5 update that it’s still investigating the incident and is taking action to secure its new infrastructure
Whale transfers $50M in ETH amid ETF anticipation
10.7.2024
With the approval of the spot Ether ETF in the US approaching, attention turns to its potential impact on Ethereum’s trajectory in the coming weeks
Singapore Exchange CEO Discusses Future of Crypto Listings
10.7.2024
Singapore Exchange (SGX) CEO Loh Boon Chye has shared his insights on whether Singapore’s largest stock exchange will offer crypto-based listings. The executive emphasizes the need for a sustainable ecosystem, stating: “That really means demand, that really means governance, that really...
Ethereum ETFs ‘close to the finish line' — Bitwise CCO
10.7.2024
Bitwise’s chief compliance officer Katherine Dowling says “fewer and fewer” issues in the S-1 filings are being pushed back and forth between the SEC and prospective ETF issuers
3 reasons why Ethereum price continues to underperform against BTC in 2024
9.7.2024
Ethereum price underperforms BTC on a number of metrics as investors await spot ETH ETF to start trading
Invesco Ether ETF sets fees at 0.25% as competition among issuers heats up
9.7.2024
The proliferation of proposed spot Ethereum ETFs could benefit spot investors as fund sponsors compete on management fees
What Still Needs to Happen Before Spot Ether ETFs Can Trade
9.7.2024
There's a lot of excitement over the possibility that a spot ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) may be around the corner. Here's what still needs to happen before one may launch
Ether ETF Fee Race Begins as Invesco Reveals 0.25% Charge, Slightly Higher Than VanEck
9.7.2024
Why is Ether (ETH) price up today?
9.7.2024
Ether's rally today is primarily fueled by institutional investors buying during its early-July downtrend and renewed optimism from new Ethereum ETF filings
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Regains $57K Following $300M of ETF Inflows
9.7.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for July 9, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets