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Bitcoin Price Crosses Above $45,000 as Final Spot ETF Submission Deadline Ends
8.1.2024
Source: Pixabay The price of Bitcoin continues to rise as the deadline for companies to file S-1 forms for Bitcoin spot ETFs passed this morning. The SEC’s submission deadline of 8am has passed, and all issuers – Hashdex aside – have submitted updated S-1’s, with the exception of Grayscale,...
Ahead of Bitcoin ETF Launch, BlackRock Announces Major Workforce Cuts
8.1.2024
BlackRock headquarters. Source: Adobe / John Hanson Pye BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management firm, is reportedly reducing its global workforce by about 3%, just days before the expected approval of the firm’s spot Bitcoin ETF application. The layoffs, which have not yet been...
Nebraska Legislators Introduce Bill to Aid Bitcoin Mining in Residential Properties
8.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock Nebraska has introduced a bill that seeks to reshape the state’s crypto and Bitcoin mining structures, licenses, and ownership. On Jan 5, Eliot Bostar, a Nebraska State Senator, introduced the bill to the house, which will practically adopt the Blockchain Basics Act in...
Chief of Better Markets stands against Bitcoin ETFs
8.1.2024
Bitcoin is inching closer to the mark of $45k. BTC was last exchanging hands at $44,104.29. This could be largely due to the speculation surrounding the approval of Bitcoin ETF applications by the SEC. Applications by the likes of BlackRock and Fidelity are expected to go through maximum by January...
Bitcoin ETF Applicants Reveal Fees in Latest Filings Ahead of SEC’s Key Decision This Week
8.1.2024
Source: Adobe Stock Multiple applicants for a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) submitted their final Form S-1 amendments to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday, setting the stage for a potentially historic week in the cryptocurrency market. Bitwise, Valkyrie...
In-person Bitcoin acceptance increased thrice in 2023
8.1.2024
The year 2023 witnessed enormous expansion as the number of physical businesses that use Bitcoin as a payment method nearly tripled. This enthusiasm for Bitcoin-friendly vendors has the potential to revolutionize how enthusiasts conduct routine transactions with their digital currency. Over 6,300...
Honduras SEZ Recognizes Bitcoin as Unit of Account to Further Financial Freedom
8.1.2024
Source: Pixabay Honduras’ Roatan Island special economic zone (SEZ) – Próspera ZEDE – has officially recognized Bitcoin (BTC) as a unit of account for various financial transactions. BREAKING: ???????? Honduras' special economic zone Prospera recognises #Bitcoin as a unit of account! This...
Bitcoin Adoption Soars: In-Person Vendors Accepting Bitcoin Triple in 2023
8.1.2024
Source: DALL·E The landscape of cryptocurrency usage is rapidly changing, with over 6,000 in-person vendors across the globe now accepting Bitcoin. According to BTC Map, the up-to-date number of merchants accepting Bitcoin holds steadily above 6,000, currently at 6,332 as of Jan. 8. In the past...
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...
Institutions Need the ETF, Not Bitcoin, Says Bybit CEO
8.1.2024
Source: Upbit Ben Zhou, the co-founder and CEO of Bybit has expressed optimism over the approval of spot Bitcoin ETF but he also believes that this is not a “make or break” scenario for the leading cryptocurrency. In his view, it’s the institutions that need the ETF, not Bitcoin. Pointing...
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...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as Multiple ETF Approval Deadlines Approach – Instant Spike to $50,000 Incoming?
7.1.2024
As the cryptocurrency market buzzes with anticipation, Bitcoin is poised at a crucial juncture, trading at $44,013 with a modest increase of 0.63% on Sunday. In the backdrop of this upward trend, the potential approval of multiple Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) is generating excitement....
Bitcoin Price Prediction as Multiple ETF Approval Deadlines Approach – Instant Spike to $50,000 Incoming?
6.1.2024
In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin is making headlines with its current trading value at $43,940, marking nearly 0.50% increase on Saturday. The cryptocurrency community is abuzz with anticipation as multiple deadlines for US spot bitcoin ETF approvals draw near....
Bitcoin Price Prediction as BTC Recovers to $43,000 – Is $50,000 in Sight?
5.1.2024
In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin (BTC/USD) stands out, marking significant strides in the global financial scene. As of January 5th, Bitcoin’s recovery is evident with its price soaring to an impressive $44,900, a notable 2.5% increase in just 24 hours. This remarkable...
Bitcoin (BTC) Slips Back Towards $43,000 as Investor Digest Strong US Jobs Report, Monitor Expected Upcoming Spot ETF Approvals
5.1.2024
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Chart / Source: TradingView Bitcoin (BTC) has fallen back to the south of the $44,000 level and is eyeing a test of $43,000 once again in wake of a stronger-than-expected US jobs report and as market participants eye the possibility of the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the...
BlackRock’s $10 Million BTC Purchase Set For Today As Bloomberg Expert Predicts Imminent SEC Approval For Bitcoin Spot ETFs
5.1.2024
Bitcoin ETF approval could be on the horizon as BlackRock plans a major BTC purchase and experts say the SEC is cornered into allowing regulated crypto funds. Image by Woraphon, Adobe Stock. Asset management firm BlackRock is set to purchase $10 million worth of Bitcoin on Friday, fueling...
Financial Advisors Skeptical About 2024 Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval, Survey Finds
5.1.2024
Source: Adobe / Mangostar A new survey from digital asset management firms Bitwise and ETF data provider VettaFi has revealed a notable disparity in expectations among financial advisors regarding the approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF in 2024. While the survey indicated persistent client interest...
SEC meets with NYSE, NASDAQ, and others for Bitcoin ETF
5.1.2024
The Bitcoin ETF discussion has picked up pace with the SEC meeting with various exchanges. The commission recently met with NASDAQ, NYSE, and CBOE exchanges to discuss the spot Bitcoin ETF. In the past two days alone, names like VanEck, Fidelity, and Grayscale have also filed for a Bitcoin ETF....
Bitcoin is a Liberating Force for an African Village Mining It
5.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock / Riccardo Niels Mayer A village in Malawi is full of “happy people” – thanks to Bitcoin mining. The village is called Bondo. Rather, it’s a cluster of villages in the foothills of Mount Mulanje, in a remote Malawi region near Mozambique’s border. It’s an impoverished...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Marathon Digital’s Record Mining Boosts BTC Amid ETF Hopes
5.1.2024
In the dynamic world of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin stands at a pivotal juncture, trading at $43,631 with a notable increase of 0.96% on Friday. This upswing is partly attributed to Marathon Digital’s record-breaking achievement in December, mining an impressive 1,853 Bitcoins. Amidst...