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US Bitcoin ETF Trading Hits Daily Record at $2.4B, BlackRock Leads: Bloomberg Intelligence
27.2.2024
The newly launched nine Bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the U.S. have broken an all-time daily record in volume, taking in $2.4 billion which is about double their recent daily average, according to Eric Balchunas from Bloomberg Intelligence.
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What Spot Bitcoin ETFs in Canada Say About the U.S.
26.2.2024
Judge Signs Off on Binance's $4.3B Plea Deal With U.S. Prosecutors
23.2.2024
A federal judge approved the U.S. Department of Justice's $4.3 billion fine on Binance after the crypto exchange pleaded guilty to violating anti-money laundering laws last November
Crypto Cashback Programs Mature to Drive Accessibility and Financial Inclusion
23.2.2024
A recent report published by Bitcoin financial services provider Unchained found that 55% of 400 U.S. investors surveyed own Bitcoin. Findings further note that 34% of those surveyed think Bitcoin will be the best-performing asset in 2024 in comparison to gold, the S&P 500,...
FTX Cleared to Sell Its Stake in AI Startup Anthropic: Report
23.2.2024
Bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX has been permitted to sell its shares in the artificial intelligence firm Anthropic, according to an issue ordered by U.S. Federal Judge John Dorsey on Thursday, reports Reuters.
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Sam Bankman-Fried Stands by Legal Team Amidst Conflict of Interest Concerns
22.2.2024
Disgraced former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) on Wednesday confirmed plans to stick with his new lawyers Marc Mukasey and Torrey Young, who are also representing Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky, according to a report by Reuters. In a hearing, U.S. Southern District Judge Lewis Kaplan asked...
Australian Interest in Bitcoin Increases After Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval in the US
21.2.2024
According to a survey conducted by the Independent Reserve, an Australian-based digital currency exchange, Bitcoin sentiment in Australia experienced a 25% boost after spot Bitcoin ETFs received approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on January 10.
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U.S. Bans Crypto Addresses Tied to LockBit Ransomware Group From Financial System
20.2.2024
The U.S. government tagged a number of bitcoin and ether addresses as being tied to the LockBit ransomware group, which was taken down on Monday
Australians More Likely to Invest in Spot Bitcoin ETFs After U.S. Approval: Study
20.2.2024
The U.S. approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) appears to have had a significant positive impact on the view Australians hold of both cryptocurrencies and bitcoin
U.S. Regulators Can Influence Tether’s Offshore Usage: JPMorgan
17.2.2024
Tether’s (USDT) dominant position as the largest stablecoin faces regulatory challenges and risks from various authorities and jurisdictions as they seek to impose more transparency and compliance on stablecoins. The stablecoin is vulnerable due to its dependence on the American market and pending...
U.S. Banks Push SEC For Key Changes In Crypto Regulation Following Spot-Bitcoin ETF Exclusion
16.2.2024
U.S. Banks are pushing for the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to change its controversial Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 (SAB 121) after they were excluded from serving as asset custodians for spot-Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to a February 14th letter from...
Bitcoin's Latest Rally is Different as BTC Rises Alongside U.S. Dollar and Treasury Yields
16.2.2024
Bitcoin has managed to chalk out a double-digit rally recently, ignoring the strength in the dollar index and Treasury yields
U.S. Regulators Do Have Some Control Over Stablecoin Tether: JPMorgan
16.2.2024
USDT's appeal relative to other stablecoins will likely diminish as regulations will require more transparency and compliance with new anti-money laundering standards, the report said
U.S. Federal Reserve Gov. Waller Says DeFi Could Boost Dollar's Global Strength
15.2.2024
Crypto critics often warn of digital currencies' potential to destabilize the U.S. dollar, but Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller argued that stablecoins' dependence on the dollar could actually strengthen the U.S. fiat currency as decentralized finance (DeFi) catches on
Sean Patrick Maloney Will Stop Working on Crypto Issues If Confirmed as OECD Ambassador: Report
15.2.2024
Sean Patrick Maloney pledged last week to stop advising on crypto issues if he is confirmed as U.S. representative to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Maloney reportedly sent a letter to Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren on February 9, committing to resign from...
Bitcoin's Rise to $52K Is Driven by Strong U.S. Demand, the Coinbase Price Premium Suggests
15.2.2024
Massive inflows into spot bitcoin ETFs made headlines recently, but there are other metrics that showcase U.S. investors' appetite for the asset
U.S. Treasury Backtracks on Claims of Hamas Using Crypto for Terrorism Financing
15.2.2024
The US Treasury’s Undersecretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence, Brian Nelson, confirmed in a testimony before the House Financial Services Committee that the media and Washington lawmakers exaggerated earlier reports of Hamas using crypto to fund terrorist activities....
U.S. Cyber Authorities Investigate Binance Trust Wallet iOS App for Vulnerabilities
15.2.2024
The Binance-owned wallet has been the victim of multiple cyber attacks during 2023
Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Hits $52,000; Surges with ETF Inflows & Coinbase’s Q4 Optimism
15.2.2024
Recently, Bitcoin surged past the $52,000 mark, a significant milestone that not only underscores its growing appeal but also highlights the robust inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This surge, coupled with a bullish sentiment from anticipated strong Q4 results from...
U.S. Treasury Debunks Narrative That Hamas Relied on Crypto to Fund Terrorism
14.2.2024
Just after Hamas' terrorist attacks in Israel last year, crypto took blame for helping fund such brutal killing. While the prominent media reports were later bashed by cryptocurrency experts, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's top official on terrorism financing confirmed to lawmakers...