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JPMorgan Predicts ‘Negative’ Initial Reaction for Ethereum ETFs — Expects Lower Demand Than Bitcoin ETFs
2.6.2024
JPMorgan has predicted an initial negative market reaction for spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), expecting lower demand compared to bitcoin ETFs. The global investment bank also cautions that approximately $1 billion may exit the Grayscale Ethereum Trust, putting downward pressure...
Bankruptcy Court Backs Bittrex in Cryptocurrency Freeze Dispute
2.6.2024
The bankruptcy proceedings of Bittrex Inc. involved a legal dispute over claims filed by Azim Ghader, who sought recovery for lost profits and damages after his cryptocurrency was frozen on the Bittrex exchange in 2017. The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware found that...
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest Halts Spot Ethereum ETF Plans
1.6.2024
Cathie Wood’s Ark Investment Management has withdrawn from the race to launch a spot ether exchange-traded fund (ETF), as its name was removed from the application filed with 21shares. The ETF, now renamed 21shares Core Ethereum ETF, reflects Ark’s decision not to pursue the ether ETF at this...
Senate Urged to Pass Landmark Crypto Bill After Biden Vetoes Resolution to Overturn SEC Rules
1.6.2024
Following President Joe Biden’s veto of the resolution to overturn the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s controversial crypto rules in SAB 121, U.S. lawmakers in both the Senate and House of Representatives have intensified their efforts to pass the landmark crypto bill...
Ripple CEO Says XRP, Solana, Cardano ETFs Are ‘Inevitable’
1.6.2024
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse foresees the emergence of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for cryptocurrencies beyond bitcoin and ether, following the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approval of spot bitcoin and ethereum ETFs. At the Consensus 2024 event, he stated: “I think...
Bitcoin Miners See 46.15% Revenue Drop in May, Lowest Since October 2023
1.6.2024
After two consecutive months of record-breaking revenue, bitcoin miners experienced a significant downturn in earnings in May, a level not seen since October 2023. In April, miners generated $1.79 billion, whereas May’s figures show a considerably lower revenue of approximately $964.24...
Bitcoin Firm Unchained Partners With University of Texas to Launch $5 Million Bitcoin Endowment Fund
1.6.2024
The financial services firm Unchained and the University of Texas have partnered to launch a long-term endowment fund in bitcoin (BTC). Joseph Kelly, CEO and co-founder of Unchained, set the ball rolling with a personal donation of two bitcoins. The bitcoin financial services firm also intends...
6 questions for Goggles Guy who ‘saved’ crypto with question to Trump
1.6.2024
“The guy in the goggles” tells Cointelegraph about his single question to Trump that helped turn around crypto’s fortunes in the U.S
Grayscale’s GBTC and Vaneck’s HODL Report Outflows as US Bitcoin ETFs Gain $50M
1.6.2024
On Friday, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds experienced their 14th consecutive day of inflows, totaling around $50 million. Leading the inflows once more was Blackrock’s IBIT, while Grayscale’s GBTC saw outflows. $1.7B in Trade Volume and $50M in Inflows During Friday’s...
NFT Sales Dip Again: Ethereum Leads as Market Declines by 7.03%
1.6.2024
Over the past week, non-fungible token (NFT) sales have declined again, slipping 7.03% compared to the previous week. During this period, $122.3 million in sales were recorded, with Ethereum-based NFTs taking the lead. 7-Day NFT Sales Slide 7.03% This week witnessed another seven days of subdued...
$2.7 Billion Reduction — Coinbase Records 40,406 BTC Outflow in 60-Day Period
1.6.2024
In recent weeks, Binance and Robinhood observed a modest influx of approximately 1,302 BTC or $88 million in bitcoin, with Robinhood acquiring the majority of these assets. Conversely, Coinbase experienced a noticeable decrease in its bitcoin reserves, witnessing an outflow of 40,406 BTC valued...
Bybit Affiliate Withdraws Hong Kong VASP Application Months After Regulator Issued License Warning
1.6.2024
The Singaporean crypto exchange Bybit’s affiliate Spark Fintech Limited, has abandoned its pursuit of an operating license in Hong Kong. The affiliate withdrew its virtual asset trading platform application on May 31, exactly four months after submitting it. The decision followed the Hong...
MotoGP’s Gresini racing goes crypto with new fan sponsorship program
1.6.2024
MotoGP race team Gresini Racing is embracing elements of decentralized ownership through a new program allowing fans to purchase personal team sponsorship packages
Coinbase Challenges SEC’s Rulemaking Process, Argues for Clear Regulations on Digital Assets
1.6.2024
Coinbase, Inc. has escalated its dispute with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by filing a reply brief in the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, arguing the necessity of clear rulemaking for the digital asset industry. The case underscores the ongoing tensions between regulators and...
Uniswap Foundation postpones vote on incentives
1.6.2024
Users imply that the unnamed VC firm’s actions had revealed its significant influence, which could be seen as a mistake, undermining the decentralized values
Report Shows No Evidence of Special Treatment for BTC Ponzi Scheme Mastermind in Brazilian Jail
1.6.2024
The Brazilian State Attorney General has dismissed allegations that Johann Steynberg, the late mastermind of a South African bitcoin ponzi scheme, was granted irregular access to a computer and the internet while in prison. Acting public prosecutor Lauro Machado Nogueira recently released a report...
Worldcoin Officially Launches in Colombia
1.6.2024
Worldcoin, the iris-scanning biometric proof-of-personhood project, announced on Thursday the launch of its operations in Colombia. Via social media, the project reported that eye-scanning operations were already available in Bogota and Medellin, for World ID users. Currently, only ten locations...
Crypto community backs CZ amid prison term
1.6.2024
Once he completes his four-month sentence at Lompoc prison, Zhao plans to resume his involvement in cryptocurrency
Turkey Detains 127 Crypto Ponzi Scheme Co-Conspirators, Seizes Assets Worth Over $31 Million
1.6.2024
According to Turkish authorities, the country’s law enforcement agencies have disrupted a criminal syndicate that lured unsuspecting residents into investing in a Ponzi scheme disguised as a cryptocurrency investment. The syndicate is reported to have swindled $1 billion from investors who were...
Be persistent with the SEC, says Franklin Templeton digital asset head
1.6.2024
The SEC is safeguarding the economy, but Roger Bayston sees a change in tone at the regulator