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Tackling the Ticket Scalping Scourge With Blockchain-Based Solutions a ‘No-Brainer’ Says Mohammed El Kandri
29.9.2023
According to Mohammed El Kandri, event organizers battling the ticket scalping problem have a greater chance of overcoming this challenge if they deploy a blockchain-based ticketing solution. A blockchain-based solution allows event organizers to issue digital tickets that are “tamper-proof...
Ether Bears Lose $11M as ETF Hopes Lift ETH Prices
29.9.2023
There’s a “90% chance” an ether futures ETF will be traded in the first week of October, one analyst said
Russian Business Leaders Talk Up Prospects of a BRICS Digital Fiat
29.9.2023
Russian business leaders want to use “digital assets” and a “single digital currency” to trade with BRICS members and other “friendly” nations.
Experts in Brazil have previously claimed that a BRICS digital fiat could launch within the next five to 10 years.”
Per the media outlet Bankovskoye...
SEC Delays Decision on Bitcoin ETF Applications from BlackRock, Invesco and Bitwise
29.9.2023
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again postponed its decision on several proposals for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), including applications from financial giants BlackRock and Invesco, as well as the cryptocurrency-focused Bitwise.
As per several ...
Ether the Ether: VanEck releases two ETF ads ahead of possible Monday launch
29.9.2023
Once Ethereum futures ETF and spot Bitcoin ETF applications get approved, there will be a marketing war like we've never seen says, Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas
China Uses Digital Yuan to Recycle Gold, Pay Land Registry Fees
29.9.2023
Chinese firms, banks, and city governments are using the digital yuan to recycle gold and pay land registry fees as CBDC adoption efforts continue.
Per the fiance-focused media outlet JRJ, the Shenzhen Branch of the central People’s Bank of China (PBoC) has teamed up with the Shanghai Gold...
GBTC Price as Likelihood of Bitcoin ETF Grows Larger
29.9.2023
The recent federal judge's rulings overturning the SEC's rejection of Grayscale's application to convert its Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into an ETF have indeed increased the likelihood of a spot Bitcoin ETF approval by the SEC.
The judge's decision highlighted the SEC's failure to provide a clear...
SEC delays spot Bitcoin ETF decision for BlackRock, Invesco and Bitwise
29.9.2023
Invesco, Bitwise and Valkyrie are the other three firms that were hit with delays by the SEC
VanEck Prepares to Launch Ethereum Strategy ETF in CBOE
28.9.2023
Popular investment management firm VanEck has announced its plans to roll out its Ethereum futures exchange-traded fund (ETF).
As per the official press release issued earlier today, the fund, called the VanEck Ethereum Strategy ETF (EFUT), will primarily invest in standardized, cash-settled...
Best Crypto to Buy Now September 28 – Biconomy, Compound, LeverFi
28.9.2023
The asset management firm VanEck announced on Thursday that it plans to launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) based on Ethereum futures contracts in the near future.
The VanEck Ethereum Strategy ETF (EFUT) will invest in cash-settled futures contracts for ether, the native cryptocurrency of...
Exchanges federation touts crypto trading regulation, integration with TradFi
28.9.2023
The World Federation of Exchanges, whose members handled $140 trillion in trades in 2022, has some concerns as its members adopt DLT
Ripple Backs Out of Fortress Trust Acquisiton, Citing Change in Strategy
28.9.2023
In a surprising turn of events, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced today that the financial technology firm will not proceed with its previously planned acquisition of Fortress Trust, a Nevada-licensed financial services provider.
The decision comes just 20 days after the initial announcement...
Valkyrie Gets Approval to Start Buying ETH Futures For its Existing Bitcoin ETF
28.9.2023
The fund's new strategy to combine ether and bitcoin will be effective formally on Oct. 3
Valkyrie Investments Receives SEC Approval for First Ethereum Futures ETF
28.9.2023
Today, Nashville-based asset management firm Valkyrie Investments secured approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch the first-ever exchange-traded fund (ETF) for Ethereum futures. This could mark an important milestone for digital asset investment in the United...
Valkyrie will offer exposure to Ether futures as SEC delays spot Bitcoin ETF
28.9.2023
Some analysts have speculated the SEC will announce decisions or delays on crypto exchange-traded funds before Sept. 30 in anticipation of a U.S. government shutdown
Bitcoin Tops $27K as Rates and Oil Retreat; Ether Outperforms on ETF Hopes
28.9.2023
Cryptocurrency markets surged higher Thursday, with the price of bitcoin (BTC) breaking above the $27,000 level for the first time alongside easing macro pressures
Buenos Aires to issue blockchain-based digital ID
28.9.2023
The first documents to be available on-chain in Buenos Aires include birth and marriage certificates, along with proof of income and academic verification
TradFi: 11 things to do when considering adding digital assets
28.9.2023
Digital assets can present expansive and valuable opportunities for a TradFi institution that’s prepared to lay the necessary foundation
Major TradFi Player VanEck Readies Ethereum Futures ETF
28.9.2023
VanEck Ethereum Strategy ETF (EFUT) will invest in ETH futures contracts traded on commodity exchanges registered with the CFTC
13 Crypto Exchanges Hold Over 14% of Industry’s Wealth; Binance Dominates with 42% Share of $151B in Reserves
28.9.2023
On September 27, 2023, statistics indicate that 13 cryptocurrency exchanges possess assets under management (AUM) exceeding $1 billion, collectively constituting 14.39% of the crypto economy’s total value of $1.05 trillion. Among these 13 digital currency trading platforms, Binance stands...