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VanEck, Pudgy Penguins and Anichess – Top NFT News Today – 18 January
18.1.2024
Source: pudgypenguins / Twitter Today in NFT news: VanEck becomes an NFT Paris conference partner, Pudgy Penguins are up over 170% in a month, and the NFT-based chess strategy and spell game Anichess launches for all players. Since yesterday, the non-fungible token (NFT) sales volume is down just...
Grayscale Sees Over $477 Million Bitcoin Exodus as Blackrock and Fidelity ETFs Bolster Holdings
17.1.2024
Recent data reveals that since the update on Grayscale’s website three days prior, the firm’s most recent figures indicate a significant reduction in its holdings, with over 11,189 bitcoin, valued at approximately $477 million, being withdrawn from GBTC’s reserves....
VanEck Plans To Close and Liquidate its Bitcoin Futures ETF “XBTF”
17.1.2024
Asset management firm VanEck will close and liquidate its Bitcoin futures ETF “XBTF,” less than two years after its initial launch. In an announcement posted on January 17th, VanEck announced that its board of trustees had approved the liquidation. The company will now liquidate...
Unveiling Bitcoin Reserves — A Deep Dive Into Holdings of 6 New Spot Bitcoin ETFs
14.1.2024
In the initial forty-eight hours following the launch of the United States’ first spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), data has emerged regarding the number of bitcoins held by these funds. Currently, Blackrock stands at the forefront among all funds, Grayscale’s GBTC excluded...
VanEck ceases multi-currency trading in USD for select ETPs
12.1.2024
VanEck announced the cessation of USD multi-currency trading for a subset of Exchange Traded Products (ETPs). Among these are VDOT, VBTC, VETH, and VSOL. Although they are not listed for trading on the SIX Swiss Exchange, they are available for purchase in USD and EUR on Euronext Amsterdam, Xetra...
Ben Franklin's Laser Eyes Suggest a Tough – and Quirky – Battle for Bitcoin ETFs
11.1.2024
Franklin Templeton, the $1.5 trillion asset manager, gave its famous logo a glowing, crypto-y tweak after the SEC approved bitcoin ETFs, possibly girding for a tough battle with BlackRock and other Wall Street giants
VanEck Launches Pro-Crypto Ad Campaign; Arbitrum and Borroe Finance Anticipate Significant Gains
11.1.2024
VanEck, a renowned asset management firm, has stirred the crypto market with its latest move – launching a pro-crypto advertisement titled “Born to Bitcoin.” This strategic decision comes amidst their pending application for a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund with the U.S. Securities...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as VanEck Buys $72.5 M in BTC – ETF Decision Within 48 Hours
10.1.2024
As the cryptocurrency world eagerly awaits the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) decision on Bitcoin ETFs, the market is abuzz with speculation and activity. Bitcoin price has consistently held strong above the $47,000 mark, drawing strength from the growing optimism surrounding...
CEOs of Spot Bitcoin ETF Hopefuls Expect Trading to Begin Thursday
9.1.2024
Source: Adobe Stock Two CEOs of spot Bitcoin ETF applicants have come forward to state that they believe their firms’ ETFs should start trading on Thursday, according to recent media appearances made by the crypto executives. Thursday morning trading for spot Bitcoin ETFs? When asked whether...
BlackRock, VanEck Update Bitcoin ETF Filing Within Hours of Quick SEC Response
9.1.2024
BlackRock and VanEck, two among 13 issuers hoping to launch bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S., have filed updated documents on Tuesday
VanEck, Bitwise Surge Ahead in Bitcoin ETF Race with $200 Million Commitment
9.1.2024
Source: Pixabay VanEck has committed $72.5 million in seed capital for its ETF. Bitwise has allocated $500,000. These figures come from S-1 documents filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Per the filings, Bitwise is offering a $200 million investment opportunity, with...
Spot Bitcoin ETF Issuers in Fee War Ahead of Possible SEC Approval
9.1.2024
Source: Pixabay Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) fee war has commenced before the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has even approved the product. Spot Bitcoin ETF fees are as follows: Ark is charging: 0.25%, Bitwise fees: 0.24%, BlackRock iShares is keeping its fees high...
VanEck, WisdomTree Spot Bitcoin ETF Tickers Secure DTCC Listing as Applicants Await SEC Approval
9.1.2024
Source: Pixabay As spot Bitcoin ETF applicants wait for the potential approval by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), two prominent applicants, WisdomTree and VanEck, have successfully listed their ETFs on the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC). The latest...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as BTC Achieves 20-Month High Above $47K – Can It Break Past $50,000 Soon?
8.1.2024
Bitcoin, the flagship cryptocurrency, has recently soared above the $47,000 mark, reaching a 20-month high, amidst growing investor optimism. This remarkable rally is largely driven by the buzz around the anticipated approval of Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) by financial giants such as BlackRock...
VanEck’s Gurbacs: Whole Assets More Appealing to Investors than Bitcoin Fractions
8.1.2024
Source: Adobe / A.AKS Gabor Gurbacs, an adviser at asset manager VanEck, has highlighted the psychological hurdle of unit bias among potential Bitcoin (BTC) investors, saying the desire to own complete units can deter people from entering the market. In a recent post on X, the VanEck advisor...
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...
BlackRock, Other Potential Bitcoin ETF Providers Reveal Fees
8.1.2024
BlackRock said its fee will start at 0.20%, rising to 0.30%
Blackrock Lines up $2 Billion for Spot Bitcoin ETF Launch, Sources Say
7.1.2024
Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, has reportedly lined up more than $2 billion for its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) within days of launch. Vaneck’s head of digital assets research and a Bloomberg ETF analyst have independently verified with their sources that Blackrock...
VanEck Commits to Donating 5% of BTC ETF Profits to Bitcoin Developers at Brink
6.1.2024
  Asset manager VanEck, a potential provider of a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), has revealed plans to donate a portion of the profits from the investment vehicle to Bitcoin core developers upon approval. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on January 5, VanEck announced a 5% pledge...
Asset Manager Vaneck Pledges to Donate 5% of Spot Bitcoin ETF Profits to Bitcoin Core Developers for 10 Years
6.1.2024
Asset management firm Vaneck has pledged to donate 5% of its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) profits to support Bitcoin Core developers for at least 10 years. The company is currently awaiting approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch its spot bitcoin ETF....