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US Spot Bitcoin ETFs See $305M in Inflows; Blackrock’s IBIT Dominates
22.5.2024
U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw an influx of $305.7 million on Tuesday, marking a seventh consecutive day of positive inflows. According to data, Blackrock’s IBIT led the day, capturing 94.86% of the total inflows for all the ETFs. Tuesday Sees $305M in Inflows Into U.S....
Nasdaq Revises World’s Largest Asset Manager Blackrock’s Spot Ether ETF Proposal
22.5.2024
On Wednesday, Nasdaq, the second-largest American stock exchange based in New York City, revised its 19b-4 filing for Blackrock’s spot ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Nasdaq Amends Blackrock’s Ether ETF 19b-4 Filing Following...
Prospects of Ethereum ETFs Drive Grayscale Ethereum Trust’s NAV Discount to Lowest Since 2021
22.5.2024
On May 21, with the potential approval of several spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust (ETHE) saw its discount to net asset value (NAV) reach its lowest point since 2021. Grayscale Ethereum Trust’s...
Vitalik Buterin Transfers $295K in Ethereum to Privacy Protocol Railgun
22.5.2024
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has transferred 79.997 ETH (over $295,000) to the privacy protocol Railgun. Buterin Supports Railgun With $295K Ethereum Transfer According to onchain data, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin transferred more than $295,000 worth of ethereum, approximately 79.997...
South Korea’s Crypto Premium Drops Below 1% as Bitcoin and Ethereum Prices Align Globally
22.5.2024
South Korea’s infamous crypto premium has diminished significantly, with bitcoin and ethereum prices now aligning closely with the weighted global averages, albeit with a minor premium. The BTC premium stands at 0.84%, while ETH’s premium is in a similar range. South Korea’s...
Zimbabwean Millionaire Crypto Couple Rescued After Kidnapping by Individuals Posing as Interpol Officers
22.5.2024
A Zimbabwean millionaire couple, based in South Africa, has been kidnapped by a gang seeking to profit from their cryptocurrency valued at $13.9 million. The couple, Professor Sheperd Sikhosana and his wife, Sekayi Adelpha Sikhosana, were kidnapped in Pretoria, South Africa, and smuggled into...
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Encounters Strong Resistance, Enters Consolidation Mode
22.5.2024
As of May 22, 2024, bitcoin is trading at $69,952, navigating a recent intraday range of $69,211 to $71,422. Despite a tumultuous period, bitcoin has shown resilience with an 11.9% increase over the past week and a 5.9% rise over the past month. Bitcoin Bitcoin’s 1-hour chart reveals...
The Bitcoin Policy Institute Launches the Peer-to-Peer Rights Fund to Help Defend Samourai Wallet Founders
22.5.2024
The Bitcoin Policy Institute, a non-profit organization supporting bitcoin initiatives, has launched the Peer-to-Peer Rights Fund, a project seeking to protect bitcoin’s decentralized nature from regulatory overreach. The fund’s first objective is to aid in the defense of the founders...
Peter Schiff Anticipates Outflows From Bitcoin ETFs to Ethereum ETFs Following SEC Approval
22.5.2024
Economist and gold bug Peter Schiff has cautioned that the approval of spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could negatively impact spot bitcoin ETFs and bitcoin. Speculation is high that the SEC will approve spot ether ETFs this week,...
Trump Campaign Now Accepts Crypto Donations via Coinbase
21.5.2024
Former U.S. President and presidential candidate Donald Trump’s campaign now accepts cryptocurrency donations through Coinbase Commerce. The new fundraising page enables federally permissible donors to contribute using any cryptocurrency supported by Coinbase Commerce. President Trump...
Market Analyst Michael Oliver: Gold Is Entering a ‘Generational Event’ Bull Market Trend
21.5.2024
Michael Oliver, the proprietor of Momentum Structural Analysis (MSA) – a research firm specializing in detecting momentum-based movements – believes the recent gold bull market rally might differ from the other gold rallies. Oliver stated that due to several factors, not investing...
Standard Chartered Now Expects SEC to Approve Spot Ethereum ETFs This Week
21.5.2024
Standard Chartered Bank has revised its forecast and now expects the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) this week, with the bank’s head of digital asset research expressing 80% to 90% confidence. He estimates potential inflows...
Hex Trust to Launch USDX Stablecoin on Flare, Offering Real-World Yield
21.5.2024
On May 21, 2024, Hex Trust Group announced the introduction of a native stablecoin, USDX, for the Flare network. Hex Trust also revealed that a Clearpool vault, enabling holders to earn a real-world yield, will debut alongside USDX. Hex Trust’s USDX Stablecoin and Clearpool Vault Aim...
US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Maintain Momentum With Sixth Day of Positive Gains
21.5.2024
According to the latest data, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have experienced positive inflows for six consecutive days. Over this period, the spot bitcoin ETFs attracted a total of $1.186 billion. Ark Invest’s ARKB Tops Inflows as U.S. Bitcoin ETFs Gain $237 Million Spot...
Top Defi Tokens See Double-Digit Gains as Ethereum Soars
21.5.2024
Amid ethereum’s value increase, the decentralized finance (defi) ecosystem has significantly benefited from ether’s double-digit growth. Leading defi tokens by market capitalization rose by 14.8% over the past day, and the total value locked (TVL) in defi exceeded $100 billion in...
Report: Nasdaq and Cboe Asked to Refine Ethereum ETF Proposals
21.5.2024
According to Reuters, sources revealed that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested Nasdaq and Cboe to “fine-tune” their spot ethereum exchange-traded fund proposals. Ethereum experienced a 22% increase over the past day, coasting along at $3,785 per unit...
Analysts: SEC Could Begin Approval Process for Spot Ethereum ETFs Tomorrow
21.5.2024
Bloomberg’s ETF analysts have explained that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could start the approval process for spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tomorrow. They noted that the securities regulator has requested revised Form 19b-4s from issuers to be submitted...
Fidelity Omits Staking From Spot Ethereum ETF Proposal
21.5.2024
Amid growing speculation about the potential approval of spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), Fidelity Investments has revised its ether ETF filing, omitting all staking features previously included in the proposal. This update follows reports that ETF issuers were allegedly instructed...
Central Bank of Brazil Aims to Finalize Crypto Regulations This Year
21.5.2024
The Central Bank of Brazil outlined its crypto regulation calendar, defining a three-phase process for finalizing these tasks in 2024. The bank aims to consult market actors regarding VASPs, establish plans to regulate stablecoins and finalize the rules to welcome VASPs into the country later this...
Nigeria’s SEC-Crypto License
21.5.2024
In May 2022, Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission introduced a robust regulatory framework for virtual asset service providers, including digital asset exchanges. The framework required compliance with various laws and regulations to foster market integrity, safeguard investors, and deter...