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SEC Begins Consideration of Franklin, Hashdex Crypto ETFs, Delays Decision on VanEck, ARK Ether ETFs
27.9.2023
SEC recently extended deadlines for ARK, GlobalX spot bitcoin ETFs
SEC Postpones Verdict on Ark 21shares and Global X Spot Bitcoin ETFs
27.9.2023
The U.S. securities regulator recently announced a delay in its verdict on the Ark 21shares Bitcoin ETF. Consequently, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has marked January 10, 2024, as the decisive day to either greenlight or reject the proposed amendment. SEC Pushes Back Decision...
US SEC Delays Decision on ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF Until Next Year
27.9.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again announced a delay in its decision regarding the proposed ARK 21Shares spot Bitcoin ETF, pushing the deadline into the next year with a new date set for January 10th.
This announcement of delay came just hours after a request by...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Establishes a New Support Point on Saturday
23.9.2023
Bitcoin started the weekend in consolidation, as traders seemingly found a new price floor at $26,500. The price uncertainty comes as markets settled following a volatile week, which was headlined by the Federal Reserve rate decision. Ethereum remains below $1,600. Bitcoin Bitcoin consolidated...
‘Soft Landing Is a Primary Objective’ — Federal Reserve Signals One More Rate Hike in 2023
22.9.2023
Based on the U.S. Federal Reserve’s forecasts, it appears that the central bank is poised to enact an additional hike to the federal funds rate by the end of 2023. The news comes in the wake of the Federal Reserve’s decision to leave the interest rate unchanged during its recent...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Hits 1-Week Low, BTC Extends Declines on USD Strength
21.9.2023
Bitcoin fell below the $27,000 level on Thursday, as markets reacted to the latest Federal Reserve interest rate decision. As expected, the Fed opted to keep rates unchanged at 5.5%, whilst hinting at one additional raise in the current cycle. The dollar strengthened across the board following...
Biggest Movers: XRP, MATIC Move to Multi-Week Highs on Wednesday
20.9.2023
XRP was a big mover on Wednesday, despite cryptocurrency markets mostly consolidating in today’s session. Traders have moved to secure recent gains, ahead of September’s Federal Reserve interest rate decision. Polygon was also in the green, hitting a two-week high in the process....
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Consolidates Recent Gains Ahead of FOMC Decision
20.9.2023
Bitcoin retreated from recent highs on Wednesday, ahead of the upcoming U.S. Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) interest rate announcement. The Fed is expected to keep rates unchanged, despite inflation rising by more than expected in August. Ethereum also gave up gains in today’s session....
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hovers Around $27K Ahead of Fed Decision
20.9.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept. 20 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Bitcoin Price Volatility Likely to Stay Depressed After Fed Rate Decision
20.9.2023
The Fed will announce its rate decision on Wednesday at 14:00 ET. The way bitcoin options are priced suggests the cryptocurrency may not move more than 3% by Friday
Bitcoin Hangs on Just Above $27K Ahead of Fed Rate Decision
19.9.2023
The Fed on Wednesday is widely expected to hold rates steady, but investors will monitor new economic projections and Chairman Powell's press conference for clues about the direction of future policy
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Surges Above $27,000 as Bulls Return Ahead of Upcoming FOMC Meeting
18.9.2023
Bitcoin pushed past the $27,000 level on Monday, as markets prepared for the upcoming Federal Reserve interest rate decision. Bullish sentiment was in full force in today’s session, despite the prospect of yet another rate hike. Ethereum was also higher to start the week. Bitcoin Bitcoin...
Report: Binance’s Decision to Airdrop $3 Million to Morocco Earthquake Victims via BNB Token Criticized
16.9.2023
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has been criticized for pledging to help victims of Morocco’s devastating earthquake by airdropping its native crypto token. According to Action on Armed Violence’s Iain Overton, people affected by the earthquake are only interested in getting immediate...
SEC reverses decision on sealing, redacting some documents in Binance.US case
15.9.2023
The documents filed Aug. 28 may be seen by the public in a week. They are not all the sealed documents in the case, however
Fed Official: Digital Dollar Decision Still a Long Way Off
10.9.2023
The Federal Reserve’s vice chair for supervision has affirmed that the U.S. central bank is “a long way” from making a decision on whether to issue a central bank digital currency (CBDC). The Fed official also voiced concerns regarding USD stablecoins, emphasizing that they...
Today in Crypto: Coinbase is in 'Final Stages of Selecting Its EU Hub Location', Six Projects Get Investments from Base Ecosystem Fund, LBRY Appeals SEC-related Court Decision
8.9.2023
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U.S. Fed’s Vice Chair Barr Says CBDC Decision Still a ‘Long Way’ Off
8.9.2023
The U.S. is far from making any decision on a central bank digital currency (CBDC), said Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Michael Barr, who described the Fed as still being in the “basic research” phase
Ugandan Fintech Asaak Acquires Mexican Asset Financing Startup Flexclub
8.9.2023
The Ugandan mobility fintech Asaak recently spread its tentacles to Latin America after it bought the Mexican asset financing business Flexclub. The fintech’s CEO suggested that his company’s successful and profitable microfinance business partly influenced the decision to acquire the Mexican...
Grayscale victory, SEC delays decision on Bitcoin ETFs: Law Decoded
4.9.2023
Grayscale victory doesn't help Bitocoin spot ETF approval on first deadline as SEC postpones decison to next deadline
SEC delays BTC ETF decision, Grayscale triumphs SEC, and BitBoy gets the boot: Hodler’s Digest, Aug 27 – Sept 2
3.9.2023
Keep track of Grayscale’s victory over the SEC, Ben Armstrong getting the boot and delays for spot Bitcoin ETFs