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Bitcoin Hits Peak Interest on Google Trends Following SEC’s ETF Approvals
16.1.2024
In the week spanning Jan. 7th to the 13th, 2024, Google Trends revealed a peak interest score of 100 for the search term bitcoin. A closer examination of Google Trends over the past three months highlights that this interest surged to its apex on Jan. 11. This was the day after the U.S. Securities...
After the ETF: Bitcoin’s Coming Power Struggle
16.1.2024
The approval of Bitcoin ETFs last week sets up a potential fight between Bitcoin Maxis and giant Wall Street institutions, says Michael Casey
Hashkey Group Achieves Unicorn Status With $100 Million Series A Funding
16.1.2024
After obtaining a comprehensive capital markets license in Singapore, Hashkey Group announced it has successfully garnered $100 million through a Series A funding round. The fresh injection of capital is earmarked for expediting the growth of their licensed operations in Hong Kong, while...
SEI Price Rockets Up with $300 Million Trading Volume as New Mining Protocol Prepares to Launch
16.1.2024
Sei Network has rocketed-up amid a huge spike of $300m trading volume, driving SEI price up +24.68% out of double-bottomed support, and now speculators suggest this new mining protocol could be next. This comes after SEI price retraced from -34.2% following a new all-time high at $0.8823 posted-on...
Pro Crypto Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy Drops Out of U.S Presidential Race
16.1.2024
Pro crypto Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has suspended his campaign after securing a fourth-place finish in Iowa. Ramaswamy, who had pledged to streamline the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and advocate for a clear crypto policy if elected, announced the suspension...
HashKey Becomes Crypto Unicorn After Closing $100M Raise
16.1.2024
Operator of licensed Hong Kong exchange says raise will promote compliant, innovative global growth
Apple and Google Remove Several Major Crypto Exchanges From App Stores in India Following Regulatory Crackdown
16.1.2024
Apple and Google have removed several major crypto exchanges from their app stores in India after the Indian Financial Intelligence Unit flagged nine crypto service providers as operating illegally in the country. Various telecom networks and internet service providers in India are also blocking...
2024 Crypto Trends: Rollups, Corporate Adoption, and Bitcoin-Centric Solutions
15.1.2024
Source: Adobe / Bussarin The crypto industry is anticipating a positive shift in 2024, with several key trends shaping the landscape. After a prolonged crypto winter, increased institutional demand and growing Bitcoin adoption are expected to drive innovation. Notable trends to watch include...
Is It Too Late to Buy Ethereum Name Service? ENS Price Doubles as New Bitcoin Mining Protocol Goes Viral
15.1.2024
As decentralized naming systems gain traction, Ethereum Name Service has seen ENS price double, leaving some FOMO investors asking is it too late to buy Ethereum name service – find out in ENS price analysis. The bullish moves come after Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin commented that ENS...
Ethereum Technical Analysis: ETH Stabilizes in a Narrow Range
15.1.2024
Today’s trading session commenced with ethereum oscillating between $2,480 and $2,532 in the past hour, enclosed within a daily range of $2,472 to $2,544. This restricted range hints at a brief stabilization period after a spell of recent market swings. Ethereum maintains a strong market...
Bitcoin’s Monthly Winning Streak Ends as ETF Excitement Fades
15.1.2024
Bitcoin posted its worst streak in about a month after the US Securities and Exchange Commission approved spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs. The leading cryptocurrency remained highly volatile in the past few days, ultimately trading little changed at $42,655 as of now. The recent decline marked the longest...
Vanguard Deepens Anti-Crypto Stance After Disallowing Spot Bitcoin ETF Trading — Ark CEO Says ‘It’s a Terrible Mistake’
14.1.2024
Investing giant Vanguard has doubled down on its anti-bitcoin and anti-crypto stance after disallowing investors access to spot bitcoin ETFs approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) this week. The firm has also announced that it will no longer accept the purchase...
Ripple’s XRP Returns to Grayscale’s GDLC; Monero and Rebel Satoshi Step Into the Spotlight
14.1.2024
In a noteworthy move within the cryptocurrency landscape, Ripple’s XRP has made a triumphant return to the Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund (GDLC) after a hiatus of three years. This development highlights the evolving dynamics of the crypto market, where established players like XRP find...
Argentina Registers First Bitcoin Settled Lease Agreement
13.1.2024
Argentina has registered one of its first lease agreements denominated in bitcoin after the application of the emergency executive order issued by President Javier Milei, which opened the door for this kind of settlement. The agreement stipulates that the tenant must pay the $100 USDT worth...
India Blocks Websites of Offshore Crypto Exchanges After Non-Compliance Warning
13.1.2024
  India blocked access to websites of several offshore crypto exchanges, including Binance, Kucoin, OKX , Gate.io and many others on January 12 . This action followed the removal of these platforms from the Apple App Store in the country just a few days earlier. The move is a consequence...
SEC Says Other Systems Secure After X Account Hack
13.1.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission said its systems and devices were not breached by the party responsible for tweeting out a fake bitcoin ETF approval announcement earlier this week
Genesis Global Trading Settles with NYDFS, Pays $8 Million Penalty, and Surrenders BitLicense
13.1.2024
Genesis Global Trading, a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group, has agreed to pay an $8 million penalty to the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) after settling allegations of compliance failures. The NYDFS accused the company of violating virtual currency and cybersecurity...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Nears $43,150 Post-ETF Approval – Potential Rebound Ahead?
12.1.2024
After a period of bullish momentum leading Bitcoin to surpass the $49,000 threshold, the digital currency faced a setback, with prices tumbling to the vicinity of $43,150 subsequent to the approval of U.S.-based spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) by the Securities and Exchange Commission...
Coinshares Expands US Footprint Through Strategic Takeover of Valkyrie and Its Array of ETFs
12.1.2024
On Friday, Coinshares International Limited, announced that the firm has acquired Valkyrie Funds LLC, the U.S.-based digital asset manager. The Saint Helier company said the decision comes after a direct result of Valkyrie’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) approval. Coinshares Amplifies...
Unraveling Gensler’s Strategy: The Reason Behind Allowing Spot Bitcoin ETFs
12.1.2024
When the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) decided to approve Spot Bitcoin ETFs for public trading on Wednesday, the deciding vote fell to chairman Gary Gensler. After years of criticizing and rejecting such products, what caused the chairman to change his mind? Based on his recent comments...