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BlackRock’s New Bitcoin ETF Secures 25K BTC Holdings – Is Institutional FOMO Underway?
18.1.2024
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF launch has attracted both crypto experts and traditional investors, securing major holdings in its first week. Image by Luisa, Adobe Stock. BlackRock’s new spot Bitcoin ETF IBIT has attracted considerable interest from both retail and institutional investors...
In Social Media Buzz, Investment Giant Franklin Templeton Commends Ethereum and Solana’s Advances
18.1.2024
Based in San Mateo, the prominent investment management firm, Franklin Templeton, has been actively posting about digital assets on social media following the recent approval of its new spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The firm’s U.S. X account now sports a modified logo featuring...
Bitcoin Price and Ethereum Prediction as Billionaire Jamie Dimon Says BTC Has ‘No Value’ – Is Bitcoin Going to Zero?
18.1.2024
In the dynamic cryptocurrency market, Bitcoin (BTC) maintains stability around $42,500, despite the 1.20% downturn in the overall crypto market, now valued at $1.68 trillion. This steadiness is partly due to the excitement around the newly approved Bitcoin spot ETF, which has brought a fresh wave...
Crypto Exchange OKX Upgrades McLaren Branding to Widen Reach
18.1.2024
Digital asset exchange, OKX has increased its level of partnership with McLaren’s Formula 1 team citing more adoption and visibility. In a recent post on its website, the company announced the updated agreement of its partnership with McLaren F1 2024 branding with the desire to gain more...
Crypto for Advisors: The Regulators are Here
18.1.2024
As the crypto industry matures, regulators have indicated they will continue to focus on crypto after the spot bitcoin ETF approvals
Uniswap Prioritizes Security, Unveils Permit2 to Stop Hackers Draining User Funds
18.1.2024
Uniswap introduced the Permit2 security upgrade to address vulnerabilities allowing hackers infinite token access and withdrawals. Image by vladim_ka, Adobe Stock. Decentralized exchange Uniswap has unveiled a new security tool called Permit2 today to give users more control over their digital...
Blackrock’s Bitcoin ETF Attracts Diverse Investors, Secures 25,067 BTC in Holdings
18.1.2024
In a recent interview, Rachel Aguirre, the head of product for Blackrock’s Ishares U.S., delved into the substantial inflows witnessed by the firm’s new spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), known as IBIT. Aguirre highlighted that the IBIT ETF has attracted a diverse group...
Bitcoin ETF Approval Has Failed Investors, Says Bloomberg + More Crypto News
18.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock / MMollaretti Get your daily, bite-sized digest of blockchain and crypto news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. In this edition: Bitcoin ETF Approval Has Failed Investors, Says Bloomberg Reddit Mentions May Help Predict Crypto Price Changes...
Grayscale Bitcoin ETF Liquidity Partner Flowdesk Raises $50 Million in Series B
18.1.2024
French crypto financial services firm Flowdesk has successfully raised $50 million in a Series B funding round led by Cathay Innovation. The funding round includes participation from Cathay Ledger Fund, Eurazeo, ISAI, Speedinvest, BPI, and Ripple, as per a statement shared with Cryptonews....
Grayscale Bitcoin ETF Liquidity Provider Flowdesk Raises $50M Series B
18.1.2024
Flowdesk will use the funding to grow its over-the-counter (OTC) offering, hiring new personnel and expand its regulatory coverage in Singapore and the U.S
First Mover Americas: dYdX Beats Uniswap, Bitcoin Outlook Dour
18.1.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Jan. 18, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Hits $1B AUM in One Week
18.1.2024
IBIT’s holdings consist of 99% bitcoin, and nearly $60,000 in fiat, data shows
Shanghai Court Issues Verdict in First Digital Yuan Money Laundering Case
18.1.2024
A Shanghai court has issued a verdict for the first instance of money laundering using Chinese digital yuan and cryptocurrency, marking a significant legal precedent of crypto-related crimes in China. According to Shanghai Securities News, the Yangpu District People’s Court of Shanghai...
Trump’s Promise: “I Will Never Allow The Creation Of A CBDC”
18.1.2024
Former US President Donald Trump has been dismissive about the value of cryptos and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in the past. The 2024 Republican frontrunner has once again promised against the creation of a CBDC “to protect Americans from government tyranny.” Speaking in Portsmouth,...
Singapore’s MAS Denies Listing Bitcoin Spot ETF, Retail Investors Can Still Access US ETFs
18.1.2024
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has made it clear that spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs will not be allowed to be listed in Singapore for retail investors. The decision stems from the fact that cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, are not considered eligible assets for ETFs according...
IRS Delays Enforcement of Digital Asset Reporting Rules, Awaiting Regulations
18.1.2024
On Tuesday, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Treasury provided transitional guidance on digital asset reporting, postponing enforcement pending regulation issuance. IRS Temporarily Halts Enforcement of Digital Asset Reporting The U.S. Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service...
Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Was a Sell-the-News Event: CryptoQuant
18.1.2024
It has been a whole week since the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and unsurprisingly this has been a “sell-the-news” type of event. Many cryptocurrency traders decided to use this event as the perfect opportunity to sell...
Thailand’s SEC Eases Investment Restrictions in Select Digital Assets
18.1.2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand has updated the criteria for investing in digital tokens, easing some restrictions. In a meeting held on March 2, 2023, the SEC Committee approved the principles for improving investment criteria and related criteria for digital asset...
Bitcoin Downside Risks Remain Despite Early Success of Spot ETFs, Observers Say
18.1.2024
Several on-chain metrics and indicators still suggest the price correction may not be over or at least that a new rally is still not on the cards, one firm said
Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC at $42,700 Amid $1B ETF Inflows and Texas Hash Rate Drop
18.1.2024
In today’s financial landscape, the Bitcoin price prediction becomes increasingly significant as BTC trades at $42,700, marking a 0.75% decrease on Thursday. This trend occurs amidst a surge in market activity, highlighted by nearly $1 billion inflows into Bitcoin ETFs over just three days....