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Bitcoin Slips to $29K, but Fundstrat's Tom Lee Sees $150K on ETF Approval
16.8.2023
Altcoins are leading declines, with majors like DOGE, SOL and MATIC shedding 6-7% in the past 24 hours
First Mover Americas: Coinbase Secures NFA Approval to Offer Crypto Futures
16.8.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 16, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Coinbase Finally Wins Approval to List Crypto Futures in U.S.
16.8.2023
The approval makes Coinbase the first crypto-first platform to offer regulated and leveraged crypto futures alongside alongside traditional spot trading
Coinbase wins NFA approval to offer Bitcoin and Ether futures in US
16.8.2023
Coinbase is preparing to roll out cryptocurrency futures trading for institutional investors in the United States soon
Former SEC Official Anticipates Exponential Shifts in Crypto Regulations After Election Day
16.8.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s former head of internet enforcement has outlined potential changes in the U.S. and at the SEC that could have positive impacts on the crypto industry, including the approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The changes could include...
US lawmakers press SEC and FINRA on Prometheum's broker-dealer approval
15.8.2023
Members of the House Financial Services Committee questioned the “timing and circumstances” of FINRA approving Prometheum’s special purpose broker-dealer license in May
Republican Lawmakers Demand Gensler Tell Them How Prometheum Got SEC Approval
15.8.2023
Republicans on the U.S. congressional committee that oversees the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are demanding agency Chair Gary Gensler explain how Prometheum Inc. won its unique approval as a broker-dealer for crypto
SEC delays set deadline for Bitcoin ETF approval to early 2024
15.8.2023
With a maximum 240-day window available to the SEC to delay crypto ETF applications, some firms could wait until March 2024 to hear decisions on filings made in July 2023
Former US SEC Chair Jay Clayton Calls for Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval – Where Next for the BTC Price?
14.8.2023
Former chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Jay Clayton just called for the approval of a spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) in an appearance on CNBC TV.
Initially, he conceded that, back when he was chair of the SEC, he had been skeptical of the Bitcoin trading...
Bernstein: Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Would Spark Fresh Liquidity and New Cycle
14.8.2023
Wealth management firm Bernstein suggests a fresh growth phase for the market if a spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF application gets approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
In a new report, the firm noted that a spot BTC ETF would add value to the entire digital asset ecosystem...
Former SEC Official: Bitcoin ETF Approval Will Not Happen Soon, Could Occur After 2024
14.8.2023
A spot Bitcoin-backed exchange-traded fund (ETF) will not be approved in the US until at least 2024 when the election is over, according to a former SEC official.
Writing on social media platform X this weekend, John Reed Stark, a former chief of the SEC’s Office of Internet Enforcement, said...
Bitcoin Spot ETF Approval Could Help Power up a New Crypto Cycle: Bernstein
14.8.2023
New capital will enter the market from fresh stablecoin supply, tokenization of traditional assets, native crypto infrastructure tokenization and ETFs, the report said
Hong Kong securities regulator issues in-principle approval to HKVAX
11.8.2023
The announcement comes after Hong Kong debuted crypto retail trading with exchanges HashKey and OSL
Hong Kong securities regulator issues in-principle approval to HKVAX
11.8.2023
The announcement comes after Hong Kong debuted crypto retail trading with exchanges HashKey and OSL
Congresswoman Maxine Waters Criticizes PayPal's Entry into Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin Arena Without Federal Regulatory Approval
10.8.2023
On Wednesday, Democratic Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) criticized PayPal's launch of its new dollar-backed stablecoin, PYUSD, as she believed the company should have waited for federal regulatory approval before proceeding.
"I am deeply concerned that PayPal has chosen to launch...
Bitcoin Price Could Rise to $180,000 by 2024 Halving, Says Fundstrat
9.8.2023
In a recent note to investors, Fundstrat has forecasted a potential surge in the price of bitcoin to an astonishing $180,000 before its next block reward halving event in April 2024. The financial services company attributes this projected 521% price hike from current levels to the rising demand...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Gains Traction Amid Key Macro Influences and ETF Approval Hopes
9.8.2023
On Wednesday, Bitcoin (BTC/USD) is witnessing a notable surge, registering a 1.60% increase and trading at a promising $29,700.
This uptrend appears to be bolstered by key macroeconomic influences, most notably the looming CPI report and the forthcoming Federal Reserve interest rate decision. ...
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Rallies Towards $30,000 Amid Rising Spot ETF Application Approval and PayPal Stablecoin Optimism
8.8.2023
Bitcoin (BTC) is approaching a retest of the psychologically important $30,000 amid a fresh wave of optimism about the likelihood of near-term spot bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) application approvals, as well as optimism about crypto’s broader adoption.
The world’s first and largest digital...
Poll: Majority of Americans See US Economy in Decline
3.8.2023
Despite months of increasingly positive economic indicators, a majority of Americans still believe the economy is worsening, according to a new CNN poll. CNN Poll Reveals Majority See Worsening Economy The survey of 1,279 adults found that 51% think the U.S. economy remains in a downturn that...
BlockFi's Chapter 11 plan progresses with conditional court approval
3.8.2023
Once the bankruptcy plan receives approval, the lender said it intends to concentrate its efforts on recovering funds from several other defunct firms