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Bernstein Predicts Lukewarm Demand for US Spot Ethereum ETFs
25.6.2024
Market strategists from the brokerage firm Bernstein stated on Monday that U.S. spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) might not attract the same demand as their bitcoin counterparts did this year. Analysts from the financial firm pointed out that the absence of staking could be a drawback...
Ongoing Withdrawals Challenge US Bitcoin ETFs, Nearly $175M Exited Monday
25.6.2024
At the start of the week, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds experienced their seventh consecutive day of net outflows, losing $174.45 million during Monday’s trading session. Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) was impacted most, seeing approximately $90 million in outflows. GBTC...
McKinsey Report: Tokenization at a Tipping Point, Poised to Transform Financial Markets
22.6.2024
The world of finance is standing on the brink of a transformative era driven by the rising prominence of tokenized assets. According to a recent McKinsey & Company report, tokenization—the process of converting assets into digital tokens on a blockchain—has reached a tipping point, setting...
Standard Chartered Set to Launch Spot Crypto Trading for Bitcoin, Ethereum
21.6.2024
The British multinational banking and financial services firm Standard Chartered is initiating a spot cryptocurrency trading platform for bitcoin and ethereum, Bloomberg sources reveal. Sources Say Standard Chartered Ready to Launch Bitcoin and Ethereum Trading Operations On June...
Microstrategy Increases Bitcoin Portfolio to 226,331 BTC After Latest Purchase
20.6.2024
Nasdaq-listed Microstrategy has acquired 11,931 more bitcoins for $786 million, raising its total cryptocurrency holdings to 226,331 bitcoins, valued at $8.33 billion with an average purchase price of $36,798 per coin. The acquisition was funded through proceeds from a private offering...
Bitmex Founder Arthur Hayes Advises to ‘Go Long on Bitcoin’ as G7 Central Banks May Slash Rates
8.6.2024
Arthur Hayes, the founder and former CEO of Bitmex, recently shared his insights on the future of global financial markets in a blog post. Hayes delves into the impact of central bank policies on the global economy, emphasizing the role of interest rates and inflation targets. Bitmex...
Public blockchains too ‘fragile’ for tokenization: Professor tells Congress
6.6.2024
Allen argued that public blockchains “can’t process large volumes of transactions” — though on-chain data suggests otherwise
Mad Money’s Jim Cramer Endorses Ether as ‘Great Store of Value’ Amid US Dollar Concerns
26.5.2024
Jim Cramer, the host of CNBC’s Mad Money show, has endorsed ethereum and spot ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), highlighting the cryptocurrency as a “great store of value” amid concerns over the U.S. dollar due to federal budget deficits. “I have ether because...
Ether ETF confirmed? VanEck spot Ether ETF listed by DTCC
22.5.2024
VanEck’s ETF is currently designated inactive on the DTCC website, meaning it cannot be processed until it receives the necessary regulatory approvals
Standard Chartered expects SEC to greenlight spot Ether ETF this week
21.5.2024
Many market analysts recently changed their stance after the SEC unexpectedly requested that aspiring Ether exchange-traded fund exchanges update their 19b-4 filings before a deadline this week
Trader turns $2.2K SOL into $2.26M in 8 hours with new memecoin
20.5.2024
The trader, the largest BOME holder, made an over 993-fold gain on his initial investment, spurring insider trading allegations
Tether CEO Hints at Development of Global P2P Financial Markets Terminal
19.5.2024
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino stated that the stablecoin company might put “significant resources” into developing a global peer-to-peer (P2P) financial markets terminal. Ardoino explained that decentralization in the payments area, where humanity is “getting rid” of...
Gary Gensler Attributes SEC’s Focus on Crypto to Financial Media and Fraud Concerns
8.5.2024
Gensler emphasized that while crypto represents a small portion of the financial markets, it disproportionally contributes to issues such as scams and frauds, attracting significant media attention.
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Cryptocurrency Prices Dump As Middle Eastern Tensions Trigger Risk-off Panic – Here’s The Latest
12.4.2024
Cryptocurrency prices dumped on Friday as rising Middle Eastern tensions triggered risk-off panic selling across financial markets, with Bitcoin (BTC) losing 5% in the past 24 hours to fall under $67,000, and Ether (ETH) dropping 9% to the $3,200 area.
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China’s Largest Fund Managers Eye Spot Bitcoin ETFs in Hong Kong’s Financial Markets
8.4.2024
Two of China’s largest fund management firms have recently been reported to be filing applications for spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to regional sources on Monday. Harvest Global Investments and Southern Fund are seeking approval from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures...
SEC Requests $158 Million Increase to Tackle Crypto Market Challenges in 2025 Budget Proposal
19.3.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking an additional $158 million for its 2025 budget to address the growing complexities in financial markets, particularly the challenges stemming from the crypto sector.
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Financial Markets Tense as Inflation Rise Suggests US Central Bank May Keep Rates Steady
13.3.2024
The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI), experienced a 3.2% increase over the 12 months ending in February, marginally higher by 0.1% compared to January’s CPI. This development is not being well-received by the financial markets, as the U.S. Federal Reserve might postpone any reductions in...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as BTC Eyes Surpassing Meta in Total Market Cap – $1 Million BTC Incoming?
14.2.2024
As of Wednesday, Bitcoin’s trading value slightly declined to $49,540, marking less than 1% decrease. This fluctuation comes amidst a backdrop of significant developments within the crypto space and broader financial markets. Notably, recent reports from the Financial Crimes Enforcement...
EU Regulator Proposes Stricter Rules for Foreign Crypto Firms
3.2.2024
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator, has proposed stricter rules for crypto firms based outside the EU, limiting their ability to directly serve customers within the bloc to ensure fair competition. ESMA Proposes Stricter Rules for Non-EU...
Markets Overly Confident Regarding Fed Rate Cuts, Risk Assets Could Decline: JPMorgan
31.1.2024
The U.S. Federal Reserve’s potential policy easing through interest rate cuts this year may not unfold as quickly and decisively as financial markets currently anticipate, according to JPMorgan Asset Management’s note published earlier this month. The asset manager remarked that essential...