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Institutions 'moving very, very fast' into Crypto: Coinbase exec
19.10.2022
D’Agostino also said the recent battles between the SEC and CFTC is a good thing for crypto because it indicates that it will be a “vitally important piece of market structure” moving forward
Close to 60,000 BTC Erased From Bitcoin Treasuries in 9 Months, 4 Entities Hold More Than 100K BTC
17.10.2022
During the last two years, a number of public and private companies, exchange-traded products (ETPs), and countries have added bitcoin to their balance sheet. However, during the last nine months of 2022, the number of bitcoin stored in these types of treasuries dropped by 57,481 bitcoin, worth...
Grayscale fires first salvo in case against SEC over Bitcoin ETF refusal
12.10.2022
The SEC must submit its brief by Nov. 9. After that, Grayscale will then submit a reply brief on Nov. 30 before both parties submit a final brief on Dec. 21
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao Believes Decentralization Is Part of a ‘Gradient Scale’
10.10.2022
Changpeng Zhao, founder and CEO of Binance, the biggest cryptocurrency exchange by volumes traded, pondered the importance of decentralization and the relation it has with security and freedom. Zhao stated that there are several aspects of decentralization and that this is part of a gradient scale...
Fidelity Launches Ethereum Index Fund — Sees Client ‘Demand for Exposure to Digital Assets Beyond BTC’
7.10.2022
A filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has shown that Fidelity looks to launch an investment product known as the Fidelity Ethereum Index Fund on October 4, 2022. While the new fund is not an exchange-traded fund it is said to be structured as a “traditional limited...
A Recent SEC Filing Shows the World’s Largest Asset Manager Blackrock Plans to Launch a Metaverse ETF
30.9.2022
According to a recent filing, Blackrock, the multi-national investment company based in New York City and the world’s largest asset manager, has plans to create a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) based on metaverse companies. The fund — dubbed the Ishares Future Metaverse Tech...
Binance Resumes Offering Futures Trading Products to South African Users
27.9.2022
One of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchanges by volumes traded, Binance, has said its futures products are now available to eligible South African users. In a message to its users, Binance suggested it has rectified issues with the regional regulator and that its activities in South...
Grayscale’s GBTC Discount to NAV Breaks Records as Spread Widens by More Than 35%
26.9.2022
Grayscale Investment’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) has dropped to a new low this week as the bitcoin fund tapped a record 35.18% low against bitcoin spot prices. GBTC’s discount to spot has been underwater for a total of 577 consecutive days. GBTC Discount to NAV Widens by 35% — Fund...
Biggest Movers: LUNC up 40% on Monday, as Do Kwon Faces Possible Arrest
26.9.2022
Terra classic rose by over 40% on Monday, as markets reacted to the news that founder Do Kwon was wanted by Interpol. Cosmos also traded higher, rebounding from recent declines. Terra Classic (LUNC) Terra classic was one of Monday’s most notable movers, as the token rose by over 40% to start...
Coinsquare acquires publicly-traded crypto exchange CoinSmart
23.9.2022
CoinSmart reported $16.7 million in gross revenue in 2021 as retail trading volumes soared during the Bitcoin bull market
Huobi Partners With Astropay to Facilitate Fiat Payments in Latam
23.9.2022
Huobi Global, one of the biggest exchanges in volumes traded, has announced a partnership to make it easier for its Latam-based customers to acquire cryptocurrencies. The exchange has allied with Astropay, a payment services platform, to allow customers in Latam to purchase cryptocurrency with fiat...
Binance to Open Two Offices in Brazil, Company Hints at Debit Card Launch
21.9.2022
Binance, one of the biggest crypto exchanges by volume traded, has announced its expansion plans for Brazil. The exchange will open two new offices in the country to host 150 employees, who will be able to choose if they want to work in-office or remotely. The company also hinted at the launch of...
16% of Americans have Invested, Traded or Used Cryptocurrency
20.9.2022
A study conducted by Pew Research Center, a Washington DC-based non-partisan think tank, has found that approximately 16% of American adults have invested in, traded, or used cryptocurrency.
In its report, Pew Research highlighted that the crypto market turmoil has taken its toll on this...
Biggest Movers: ATOM Moves Closer to 4-Month High, LINK Also Higher
16.9.2022
Cosmos was once again in the green, as the token moved closer to a four-month high during Friday’s session. Prices rose past a key resistance level during the day, as bullish sentiment continued to rise. Chainlink also traded higher, as prices surged for a third straight session. Cosmos...
What is a cryptocurrency ETF and how does it work?
13.9.2022
A cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracks the price of one or multiple digital tokens and consists of numerous cryptocurrencies
ETC Group Says It Will List an Exchange-Traded Product Based on Anticipated ETH Hard Fork
10.9.2022
Digital asset-backed securities provider the Etc Group has said it will list an exchange-traded product (ETP) based on an anticipated hard fork of the Ethereum blockchain on September 15. Current holders of Etc Group’s ethereum ETP (ZETH) will be issued with “units of the new security...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Above $1,600 as ‘Bellatrix’ Hard Fork Commences
6.9.2022
Ethereum rallied on Tuesday, as founder Vitalik Buterin confirmed a part of the “Merge” event was commencing today. In a tweet he stated: “What’s happening today is the Bellatrix hard fork, which prepares the chain for the merge.” Bitcoin was also higher, as...
World’s Largest Crypto ATM Company Bitcoin Depot to Go Public via SPAC Deal
25.8.2022
The largest cryptocurrency automated teller machine (ATM) operator, Bitcoin Depot, has revealed it has plans to go public via a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) deal. The $885 million acquisition deal with GSR II Meteora (GSRM) will make Bitcoin Depot a publicly-traded company listed...
Nigerian BTC Peer-to-Peer Volumes Nearly $400M in H1 of 2022 — Significant Growth in Kenya and Ghana Volumes
25.8.2022
Nigeria’s peer-to-peer bitcoin traded volumes of over $1.1 billion between January 2021 and June 2022 mean the West African nation is now Paxful’s largest market. Kenya, which saw traded volumes of over $325 million during the same period, now ranks as the crypto exchange’s...
Charles Schwab’s $655B Asset Management Arm to Start Trading Crypto-Related ETF This Week
1.8.2022
Charles Schwab’s $655 billion asset management arm is launching its first crypto-related exchange-traded fund (ETF). The new fund is expected to start trading this week on the NYSE Arca exchange. Charles Schwab Launches Its First Crypto-Related ETF Schwab Asset Management, a subsidiary...