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Bitcoin Shorts Lose $16M as BlackRock ETF Filing Sparks Bullish Outlook
16.6.2023
Total crypto market capitalization rose nominally with dogecoin (DOGE) leading gains among major tokens
Chinese Banks Roll Out More Digital Yuan Wealth Management Options
16.6.2023
Chinese banks will let their customers pay for more wealth management products using the digital yuan, as the nation’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) continues to branch out.
Per the Chinese media outlet Financial Report Network (via Stockstar), the state-owned China Construction Bank (CCB)...
BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF ‘is the best thing to happen' to BTC, or is it?
16.6.2023
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz was among those over the moon with the news, others warn it could be the start of a major institutional takeover
Avantgarde, Agio Digital Unveil Institutional Onchain Funds Platform
16.6.2023
The platform will allow for users to set up fully regulated on-chain funds
Investors want crypto, but not without TradFi backing: Nomura survey
16.6.2023
A Nomura Laser Digital survey has revealed the majority of institutional investors polled are still keen on crypto
EU Draft Law Focused on Privacy in Using a Digital Euro Offline: CoinDesk
16.6.2023
A proposed digital euro would have to be usable offline from day one to safeguard privacy, according to a draft law obtained by CoinDesk.
“The digital euro shall be available for both online and offline digital euro payment transactions as of the first issuance of the digital euro,” according...
Reddit's CEO Is Just Making Everything Worse
16.6.2023
As you may have seen over the past week, Reddit—the “last page of the internet”—has not been having a good time, after the company’s CEO decided to oversee some changes that affected some very popular apps that people were using to access the site. That CEO, Steve Huffman, is now doing some...
BlackRock applies for spot Bitcoin ETF — a US first, if approved
16.6.2023
The investment firm joins a long line of applicants; ARK is among those still waiting to hear from the SEC and Grayscale has appealed its rejection
Bitcoin Jumps Past $25.7K After BlackRock iShares ETF Filing
15.6.2023
The largest cryptocurrency rose more than 1.3% in the hour after the announcement
House Financial Services Republicans Blast SEC’s Proposed Rule, State Gensler Is Pushing ‘His Own Personal Views Regarding Digital Assets’
15.6.2023
Republicans of the House Financial Services Committee have criticized U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler, stating he is using Rule 3b-16 amendments to impose his views on cryptocurrency assets. In a letter sent to the SEC, republicans push back against the new proposed...
BlackRock's iShares Files Paperwork for Spot Bitcoin ETF
15.6.2023
The SEC has rejected numerous attempts by other fund companies to launch a spot bitcoin ETF
BlackRock Close to Filing an Application for a Bitcoin ETF: CoinDesk
15.6.2023
The world’s largest asset manager is close to filing an application for a bitcoin exchange-traded fund, according to CoinDesk.
BlackRock will use Coinbase (COIN) Custody for the ETF as well as Coinbase’s spot market data for pricing, a source told CoinDesk.
It is not clear if the ETF will...
BlackRock Close to Filing for Bitcoin ETF Application: Source
15.6.2023
BlackRock will be using Coinbase (COIN) Custody for the ETF and the crypto exchange’s spot market data for pricing, the source said
EU’s Leaked Digital Euro Bill Outlaws Interest, Large Holdings, Programmability
15.6.2023
The central bank digital currency must be usable offline from day 1 to safeguard privacy, the draft law says
Voyager app set to reopen for customer withdrawals as soon as June 20
15.6.2023
Customers will soon be able to load up the Voyager app and see how much will be available for withdrawal
China to Showcase Digital Yuan at Summer World University Games
15.6.2023
Student athletes from around the world will get the chance to use China’s digital yuan in July, with the CBDC put to use at the Summer World University Games in Chengdu.
Per the Chinese media outlet The Cover, the games will become the first “major international sports event” to “officially...
European Central Bank Would Need To Set Limits on Use of Digital Euro Under Draft Proposal: Bloomberg
14.6.2023
The European Union’s executive branch will unveil plans for a digital euro that would require the European Central Bank to set limits on its use, according to a report from Bloomberg News.
The ECB would have to decide on the instruments needed to ensure financial stability, according to a draft...
EU’s new crypto law: How MiCA can make Europe a digital asset hub
14.6.2023
MiCA was recently signed into law and published in the EU’s official journal, starting the countdown for implementing the first-of-its-kind crypto legislation in 27 member states
Prime Trust subsidiary Banq files for bankruptcy amid BitGo acquisition deal
14.6.2023
Prime Trust payment subsidiary Banq files for bankruptcy, citing “unauthorized’ asset transfers to Fortress Group
Snoop Dogg NFT passport lets fans tour with the rapper in digital form
14.6.2023
The NFT will give holders access to behind-the-scenes content uploaded by Snoop Dogg while on tour