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Institutional managers hold a record $72.3B of crypto — CoinShares
18.10.2021
Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market are bullish again; institutional investors have increased their allocation accordingly
Law Decoded: Best regulation is self-regulation, Oct. 11–18
18.10.2021
As the crypto space gets all worked up by the impending launch of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds, the captains of the industry take it upon themselves to offer sketch the designs of future regulatory regimes
Grayscale confirms Bitcoin ETF plans and adds exposure to Zcash, Stellar Lumens, and Horizen to its trusts
18.10.2021
Grayscale said it would proceed "once there’s official and verifiable evidence of the SEC’s comfort with the underlying Bitcoin market."
ProShares Bitcoin ETF to debut on NYSE on Oct. 19
18.10.2021
The first Bitcoin futures-linked ETF is finally launching in the United States after years of effort
Russia, Belarus Move to Introduce Special Electricity Tariffs for Crypto Miners
18.10.2021
Authorities in Belarus and the Russian Federation are taking steps to separate cryptocurrency miners from other groups of power users and deny them access to subsidized energy. This could lead to the adoption of differentiated electricity rates for businesses involved in digital coin minting...
Bitcoin Futures ETF to Start Testing Market on Tuesday Amid Pullback Talks
18.10.2021
The first bitcoin (BTC) futures exchange-traded fund (ETF) to be approved by regulators in the US is said to start trading this week. And although it is only backed by “paper bitcoins” in the form of futures contracts, the ETF is still expected to serve a purpose in the market. Meanwhile,...
Grayscale hints at plans to convert Bitcoin trust into BTC-settled ETF
18.10.2021
Grayscale looks to be seeking to restructure its Bitcoin Trust into a physically-backed fund after the SEC approved a Bitcoin futures ETF
Coinbase Publishes Proposal for Crypto Regulation Pushing 4 Core Recommendations
18.10.2021
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has published its proposal for crypto regulation after “more than 75 meetings with stakeholders in government, industry, and academia,” CEO Brian Armstrong revealed. In its Digital Asset Policy Proposal, the company recommends “four core pillars...
Valve Bans Games Built on Blockchain, NFTs, and Cryptocurrencies From Steam Gaming Platform
17.10.2021
This past week, Valve, the parent company of the video game digital distribution service Steam updated its distribution onboarding guidelines. According to the newly updated rules, the company is banning any “applications built on blockchain technology that issue or allow exchange...
Next Bitcoin price crash will be 'shallower' than 80%, says Pantera Capital CEO
17.10.2021
Bitcoin price increases will also be less dramatic moving forward, the report suggests
Sunday Comics: Incredible, Sam!
17.10.2021
Hello! It’s time for Kotaku’s Sunday Comics, your weekly roundup of the best webcomics. The images enlarge if you click on the magnifying glass icon.Read more
BTC price eyes all-time high weekly close above $60K ahead of Bitcoin ETF turbulence
17.10.2021
Holding above $60,000 on Sunday should all but guarantee a record weekly close, data shows
Digital Asset Firm Bakkt to Go Public After Completing Merger — BKKT Shares Set to Trade on NYSE Monday
17.10.2021
The digital asset company Bakkt Holdings has completed a merger with a firm called VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings and the combined business will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on October 18. Bakkt revealed it was aiming to go public last January, and the Bakkt listing on Monday...
Mark Cuban Won’t Invest in Bitcoin ETF, Prefers to Buy BTC Directly
17.10.2021
The owner of the NBA team Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban, has said “no” to investing in bitcoin-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs), one of which could start trading next week in the U.S. The Shark Tank star does not see a reason for him to invest in a bitcoin ETF, emphasizing that...
Binance launches $1B BSC fund, BTC futures ETF approval could arrive soon, and Celsius raises $400M: Hodler’s Digest, Oct. 10-16
17.10.2021
Bitcoin entering final stage of major bull trend, crypto analyst says
16.10.2021
According to crypto analyst and trader Alessio Rastani, Bitcoin will finalize its upward trajectory toward $100,000 in the next few months
Guernsey regulator approves Jacobi Asset Management’s Bitcoin ETF launch
16.10.2021
GFSC-approved Jacobi Bitcoin ETF is a centrally cleared crypto-backed financial instrument supported by Fidelity Digital Assets-provided Bitcoin custody
Impossible to Run Away From Cryptocurrencies Says Zimbabwe Finance Minister
16.10.2021
Zimbabwe’s increasingly pro-crypto finance minister, Mthuli Ncube, recently told his colleagues in government that it is now impossible to run away from cryptocurrencies. Ncube said this after revealing that some 30% of the country’s youth are now invested in cryptocurrencies....
BTC price hovers above $61K amid fresh concerns over fate of physical Bitcoin ETF
16.10.2021
Suspicions arise over U.S. regulators' acceptance of physical Bitcoin ETF products later this year, amid reports than investors are voting with their feet
Survey: 14% of Americans Want Crypto Rewards for Using Their Credit Cards
16.10.2021
During the last few years, prepaid cards that offer cryptocurrency rewards have grown popular and a number of digital asset payment cards offer these types of rewards. This means instead of accruing frequent flyer miles or points, consumers get rewarded in crypto assets every time they make...