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ETH ETFs Are Inevitable — But When?
25.1.2024
As the SEC delays applications from Grayscale and BlackRock, Daniel Kuhn looks at how soon regulators might approve these investment products
SEC Chair Gensler Tempers Enthusiasm Over Ethereum ETF Applications
25.1.2024
Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler has downplayed the possibility of Ethereum ETF applications being approved in the near future. In a media briefing on January 24th, Gensler clarified that the recent approval Bitcoin ETFs by the agency was exclusive to Bitcoin. This...
Spot Ether ETF Applications Decisions Delayed by SEC
25.1.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission delayed an application by Grayscale Investments to convert its Ethereum trust product into an exchange-traded fund (ETF), a day after pushing back a decision on an application from BlackRock to launch an ether ETF
Crypto for Advisors: Unlocking Crypto Custody
25.1.2024
As a financial advisor, it is crucial to understand that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to crypto custody. Instead, the most suitable solution depends on your client’s specific needs, goals, and risk appetite
Bitcoin Spot ETFs Witness Highest Single-Day Outflows as GBTC Continues to Bleed
25.1.2024
Bitcoin spot ETFs have experienced a significant net outflow of $159 million, marking the largest single-day total net outflow since their launch. Data from analytics platform Alpha shows that out of all the spot Bitcoin ETFs, Grayscale ETF (GBTC) has seen the most substantial net outflows, with...
Grayscale’s GBTC Offloads $527M in Bitcoin as Spot ETFs Record Lower Trading Volumes; Other Funds Continue BTC Accumulation
25.1.2024
Based on the latest data, the recently introduced spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced their lowest trading volume day since Jan. 11, 2024, recording roughly $1.28 billion in volume on Wednesday. Additionally, figures indicate that Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust GBTC...
Bitcoin ETFs: All that glitters is not gold?
25.1.2024
Bitcoin ETFs have arrived, courtesy of the approval granted by the US Securities & Exchange Commission. Traders can access platforms of asset managers like BlackRock and Fidelity, and begin their journey with BTC effective January 10, 2024. However, there are certain aspects that the community...
Bitwise Leads the Way as First US Bitcoin ETF to Publicly Disclose Wallet Address
25.1.2024
On Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, Bitwise, a leading digital asset manager, made a groundbreaking announcement as the first U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) to reveal its bitcoin wallet address. Emphasizing its commitment to transparency, Bitwise stated, “proud to walk the walk with...
Bitwise Sets New Precedent as First U.S. Bitcoin ETF to Reveal BTC Addresses
24.1.2024
Bitwise is leading the way in transparency for U.S. Bitcoin ETFs, revealing the fund’s BTC addresses. Image by ki, Adobe Stock. On January 24, Bitwise Asset Management took a major step toward transparency by releasing the Bitcoin wallet addresses linked to its Bitcoin exchange-traded fund....
GBTC Sees Over 80,000 Bitcoin Leave in 12 Days While Rival ETFs Amass 118,000 BTC
24.1.2024
Statistics reveal that Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) has offloaded a further quantity of bitcoin, with the fund’s holdings decreasing from Tuesday’s 552,681.22 bitcoin to Wednesday’s total of 536,694.93 bitcoin. Over the last day, the fund experienced an outflow...
Do Bitcoin ETFs Kill the Bull Case for Crypto Equities?
24.1.2024
The days of rising crypto prices lifting all boats, including mining stocks, may be gone. But it still looks like being a good year for digital assets, says Alex Tapscott
Arkham Reveals Onchain Addresses Linked to 4 Major Bitcoin ETFs, Boosting Market Transparency
24.1.2024
On Jan. 23, Arkham, a firm specializing in onchain intelligence, announced the identification of four lists of connected addresses linked to four new spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). These groups of addresses are reportedly associated with fund managers including Blackrock, Fidelity...
Franklin Templeton Confident in Spot Bitcoin ETF’s Future, Awaits Advisor Familiarity
24.1.2024
The renowned financial services firm Franklin Templeton remains optimistic about the future of its spot Bitcoin ETF despite not yet achieving significant trading volumes compared to industry giants like BlackRock, Fidelity, and Grayscale. While these major players account for about 90% of total...
Exploring how Bitcoin ETFs and Grayscale will affect cryptocurrency
24.1.2024
Spot Bitcoin ETFs are now a reality. Investors are headed to their preferred asset management platform to diversify their portfolios. Bitcoin was in a dark space before January 10, 2024. It has now been tagged with due recognition, enabling investors to explore digital assets. What keeps the sphere...
Bitcoin ETFs to Likely Divert Users and Trading Volumes Away from CEXs, Says Anthony Bevan
24.1.2024
Recently approved spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are likely to divert investor interest and trading volume away from centralized exchanges (CEXs), according to Anthony Bevan, CEO of the wealth management firm Blockguard. Bevan, a full-time trader and investor, added that spot bitcoin...
JPMorgan Analysts Downgrade Coinbase Shares to Underweight, Citing Impact of Spot Bitcoin ETFs
24.1.2024
JPMorgan analysts have downgraded Coinbase shares from Neutral to Underweight, causing a 5% drop in the stock’s value during premarket trading on Tuesday. The analysts have also established a price target of $80 per share, indicating a significant downside risk of over 37% from the current...
Goldman’s Digital Assets Chief Bets on Spot Ether ETFs Getting the Thumbs Up
24.1.2024
Mathew McDermott, Goldman Sachs’ digital assets head, said Tuesday he anticipates approval of spot Ether ETFs in the coming months. During a CNBC interview, McDermott said a major factor in the approval decision hinges on whether ether is classified as a security. “A big question naturally...
GBTC ETF Sees Another $515M in Outflows as Bitcoin Price Remains Below $40k
24.1.2024
GBTC has reported another $515 million in outflows on January 23, taking the total outflows to $3.4 billion since its conversion to spot ETF earlier this month. Nine other recently approved spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a total of $249 million in inflows. Bitcoin lost all of its gains since...
Number of Crypto Owners Globally Reached 580 Million in 2023, Report Shows
24.1.2024
The number of global crypto owners surged 34% in 2023, reaching 580 million by December, a new report shows. In particular, bitcoin ownership surged 33% while Ethereum saw an even steeper rise of 39%. The report pinpoints the approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and the Bitcoin...
SEC Got SIM Swapped: How Hacker Gained Control of SEC’s X Account
24.1.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has admitted that a SIM swap attack compromised its X account, where a fake announcement about the approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) was posted. “The unauthorized party obtained control of the SEC cell phone number...