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Spot Bitcoin ETFs Wage Fee War as Bitwise Charts Unique Path
11.1.2024
In a strategic bid to dominate the emerging spot Bitcoin ETF market, financial giants like Blackrock and Invesco/Galaxy unveil aggressive fee cuts, while Bitwise takes an innovative philanthropic approach. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Gear Up for Fierce Competition With Low Fees, Teaser Rates, and More...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as Rich Dad Poor Dad Author Says He’s Buying More Bitcoin after ETF Result
11.1.2024
Bitcoin, the world’s largest digital cryptocurrency, recently witnessed a significant surge, exceeding $47,000. This remarkable increase is attributed to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approving 11 new Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), marking a pivotal moment in...
US Congressional Committee Demands SEC Briefing on Misleading Bitcoin ETF Information on X
11.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock A group of Republican lawmakers from the US House Financial Services Committee has urged Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler to address inquiries concerning the hack of the agency’s X account on January 9, 2024. In a press release on January...
Bitcoin ETF Essential Facts: Prices, Winners, Losers, Tickers and Fees
11.1.2024
BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust took an early lead in trading volume as 11 spot bitcoin ETFs open their doors to the investing public. The nine trillion dollar asset manager attracted trading volume of $17.9 million in the first hour. Close behind it was ‘crypto native’ asset...
Ethereum ETF Approval Hopes Rise as Bitcoin Funds Launch Successfully—Is an SEC Nod Around the Corner?
11.1.2024
The launch of Bitcoin ETFs has fueled speculation that approval for an Ethereum ETF may not be far behind. Image by wuiffiuw, Adobe Stock. The launch of the first Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) today has sparked optimism for a potential Ethereum ETF approval by the SEC. The SEC finally gave...
Record $2.3B in Bitcoin ETF Trades as BTC Rockets to $49K, Then Plummets Below $46K
11.1.2024
At 11 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Jan. 11, 2024, the newly launched spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) boasted a remarkable trading volume of $2.3 billion. However, in a dramatic turn of events later that afternoon, bitcoin’s spot markets experienced a steep decline, with prices falling...
Balaji Srinivasan Equates Bitcoin ETF Move to Reversal of FDR’s Historic Gold Seizure
11.1.2024
The sanctioning of U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) heralds a transformative shift from a century-long dominance of centralized monetary systems to the emerging realm of decentralized finance, as opined by Balaji Srinivasan, a distinguished figure in technology and the crypto...
Coinbase’s Market Dominance Challenged by New Wave of Bitcoin ETFs
11.1.2024
Source: Adobe / 24K-Production The US-based crypto exchange Coinbase is facing increased competition and potential challenges to its market dominance following the approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US. Notable asset management firms, including BlackRock, Franklin...
XRP Price Prediction as Bitcoin ETF Goes Live – Will XRP Get an ETF Next?
11.1.2024
The XRP (XRP) price predictions remain bearish in the short term as spot Bitcoin ETFs go live in major US financial markets. The XRP price was last around $0.60, roughly flat on the day. The cryptocurrency earlier found strong resistance at its 21 and 50DMAs, which reside at $0.6060 and $0.6160...
EBA Discusses Proposed Guidelines for Stablecoin Issuers
11.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock / rarrarorro European banking regulators have urged stablecoin issuers and other stakeholders to dialogue with regulators ahead of proposed stablecoin rules under the Markets in Crypto Assets (MICA) regulation. EBA Calls for Synergy Between Stakeholders and Regulators...
South Korea Upholds Crypto ETF Ban Amid Country’s Rising Bitcoin Premiums
11.1.2024
South Korea persists in its stance against allowing financial institutions to invest in digital currencies, effectively blocking the launch of any crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) within its borders. A representative from the Financial Services Commission (FSC) clarified to local journalists that...
Near Foundation To Reduce Workforce By 40%
11.1.2024
Source: Pixabay Non-profit organization Near Foundation has announced that it will reduce its workforce by approximately 40%. In a statement published on Thursday, the Near Foundation said it would cut around 35 employees after completing a recent review. The cuts are set to primarily affect...
Stablecoin Issuer Circle Plans to Go Public, Files Confidentially With US Securities Regulator
11.1.2024
Circle Internet Financial, a fintech company and issuer of the stablecoin usd coin, has disclosed its move toward an initial public offering (IPO). The firm revealed that it has confidentially submitted a Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This strategic step by Circle...
USDC Stablecoin Issuer Circle Confidentially Files For IPO
11.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock Circle Internet Financial – the issuer of the world’s second-largest stablecoin, USD Coin (USDC) – has quietly filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with federal regulators. Their IPO registration follows a series of historic approvals by the Securities and Exchange...
Non-profit Better Markets Says Bitcoin ETFs Approval Will “Harm Investors, Markets, and Financial Stability”
11.1.2024
Source: Pixabay Better Markets, a non-profit organization that advocates for financial reform and more stringent financial regulations, has come out in stout opposition to the newly-approved spot Bitcoin ETFs. In a statement published on the Better Markets website on Wednesday, the organization’s...
Cryptocurrency and Taxes: A Guide for the 2023-2024 US Tax Season
11.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock / Nuthawut If one thing in life is certain, it’s that we all have to pay taxes. Therefore, it’s important for cryptocurrency holders and investors to understand everything involved when it comes to crypto and taxes. This is becoming even more critical as digital assets gain...
PYUSD’s 30-Day Surge of 72% Vaults Paypal’s Offering Into USD Stablecoin Top Ten
11.1.2024
Over the last month, the supply of Paypal’s PYUSD stablecoin has seen a substantial increase, surging by over 72% from 167.83 million to 289.43 million PYUSD. This significant growth has propelled the payment behemoth’s dollar-linked digital currency to become the tenth largest among...
Web3 Fundraising Fell 70% Per Quarter Last Year, Female Startups Receive 6.3%: Bitget
11.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock / Rafael Henrique Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has released a report on blockchain funding across 2022 and 2023 highlighting the latest trends including gender disparities in the present VC ecosystem. In a Jan 11 release, the exchange revealed that blockchain startups have...
Banks Will Invest in Blockchain When They Make Money from Bitcoin ETF + More Crypto News
11.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock / Antonio 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: Banks Will Invest in Blockchain When They Make Money from Bitcoin ETF – Swarm Markets Prometheum’s Digital Asset...
Is It Too Late to Buy Arbitrum? ARB Price Blasts Up 30% as Viral Meme Coin MK Reaches $6.5 Million
11.1.2024
Following a successful Arbitrum airdrop in 2023, ARB price has blasted up +30% amid hype around a potential ETH ETF, explore this Arbitrum price analysis article and find out ‘is it too late to buy Arbitrum?’. Upside movements have swept into the Arbitrum chart amid hype for layer-2...