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Morgan Stanley’s Chief Economist Predicts Rate Cuts ‘This Year’ as Market Eyes Federal Reserve’s Next Move
8.1.2024
This year, mirroring last year’s speculation, market observers are keenly awaiting decisions from the U.S. Federal Reserve concerning the federal funds rate, with a particular focus on potential rate cuts this year. Ellen Zentner, Morgan Stanley’s lead economist in the U.S., predicts...
10 Spot Bitcoin ETF Applicants Submit Final Amendments With SEC
8.1.2024
Ten spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applicants have filed their final amended registration statements with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The amended filings reveal a fierce fee war among spot bitcoin ETF issuers. Grayscale charges the highest fee of 1.5% while Bitwise...
L2 Crypto Token Stacks Leads With 29% Gain in Varied Week for Cryptocurrencies
8.1.2024
This week witnessed a 5% uptick in bitcoin’s value, while ethereum experienced a 1.6% dip over the same period. Leading the charge among the top 100 cryptocurrencies, stacks (STX) soared 29.2%, with osmosis (OSMOS) closely trailing with a 17% increase against the U.S. dollar. Mixed Week...
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Traders Brace for Potential ETF Approval
8.1.2024
The crypto community is abuzz with expectations as bitcoin’s pricing reflects a sophisticated dance between investor sentiment and analytical forecasts. The prospective green light for a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is a...
‘Blockchain Basics Act’ Lands in Nebraska, 13 States to Introduce Crypto Legislation in 2024
8.1.2024
The Blockchain Basics Act, a bill that seeks to protect several blockchain-based activities from being outlawed by the U.S. government, has been introduced in Nebraska. Sponsored by Sen. Eliot Bolstar, the bill is similar to the one introduced in Missouri recently, and 11 more states are expected...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: SEC Alerts, ETF Optimism and a 6000% Growth Outlook
8.1.2024
In the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin continues to capture headlines and investor interest, trading at $43,548 with a slight decrease of nearly 1% as of Monday. Amidst this fluctuating landscape, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a fresh warning about...
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Declares ‘Soft Landing’ Reached, Americans Recovering Optimism
8.1.2024
Janet Yellen, U.S. Treasury Secretary and former Chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve, believes that the recent improvements in the American economy show that the country has achieved a soft landing. For Yellen, the recent low figures of inflation and the strength of the labor market are signs...
Bitcoin ETF Approval Imminent: SEC’s Key Decision Expected This Week
8.1.2024
Source: DALL·E This week marks a potentially transformative moment for cryptocurrency as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is expected to make a key decision on the approval of several spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The SEC’s decision, due by Jan. 10, will...
Former Bitmex Chief Predicts 30% BTC Correction — Warns Spot Bitcoin ETFs Could Make It Worse
8.1.2024
Former Bitmex CEO Arthur Hayes is cautioning about a potential 30% correction in the bitcoin market. “The washout could be even more severe if the slate of U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETFs has already commenced trading,” he warned. “I could easily see a 30% to 40% correction due to...
SEC Issues ‘Fear of Missing Out’ Warning Ahead of Spot Bitcoin ETF Decision
8.1.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned investors about fear of missing out (FOMO). “Just because others might buy a particular investment, doesn’t mean it’s the right opportunity for you,” the SEC noted. “We’ve all seen the increased interest...
Blackrock Expects SEC to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETF This Wednesday
7.1.2024
Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, reportedly expects its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), the Ishares Bitcoin Trust, to be approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) this coming Wednesday. According to reports, the asset manager has lined up over...
DeSantis Vows to Abolish IRS, Advocates Flat Tax in Presidential Bid Amidst Stiff GOP Competition
7.1.2024
On Jan. 4, 2024, Florida Governor and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis articulated his desire to abolish the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS). He advocated for the adoption of a uniform rate flat tax for all U.S. residents. DeSantis declared to CNN’s Kaitlan Collins on Thursday...
New US Crypto Tax Law, SEC Still Processing BTC ETFs, Saylor Buys More BTC, and More — Week in Review
7.1.2024
The U.S. introduces stringent tax reporting laws for transactions over $10,000, while the SEC grapples with a backlog of paperwork for pending spot Bitcoin ETFs. Meanwhile, Michael Saylor sells Microstrategy shares to increase his bitcoin holdings, and CNBC’s Jim Cramer hails Bitcoin as...
Former Citi Executives Launch New Bitcoin Product That Bypasses SEC Approval
7.1.2024
A group of former Citigroup executives has introduced a new product called bitcoin depository receipts. They explained that this crypto product does not need to be registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The new offering aims to be a “complementary” product...
Concerns Mount Over Potential SEC Rejection of Spot Bitcoin ETFs, Analyst Weighs In
7.1.2024
The possibility of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rejecting spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) became a concern after financial watchdog group Better Markets called on the securities regulator to reject spot bitcoin ETFs, warning that approvals will lead...
Watchdog Group Warns SEC: Reject Spot Bitcoin ETFs or Face ‘Financial Carnage’
6.1.2024
Financial watchdog group Better Markets has called on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to reject spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), warning that they “will inflict massive investor harm.” The organization features U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren’s...
11 Spot Bitcoin ETFs Inch Closer to Approval — Analyst Says It’s ‘Basically Done’
6.1.2024
Eleven spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are moving closer to approval by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Proposed rule changes to list and trade all 11 spot bitcoin ETFs on stock exchanges have been filed with the SEC. “It’s basically done,” an ETF analyst...
Asset Manager Vaneck Pledges to Donate 5% of Spot Bitcoin ETF Profits to Bitcoin Core Developers for 10 Years
6.1.2024
Asset management firm Vaneck has pledged to donate 5% of its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) profits to support Bitcoin Core developers for at least 10 years. The company is currently awaiting approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch its spot bitcoin ETF....
Final Bitcoin ETF Application Filings Get Posted by Major U.S. Exchanges
6.1.2024
U.S. SEC Seeks to Leverage Terraform Win in Coinbase, Binance Disputes
5.1.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been blowing a horn in its various legal clashes with crypto exchanges, asking courts to see how its recent win in the Terraform Labs dispute should convince other judges that the regulator is right about platforms like Coinbase and Binance...