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BlackRock Bitcoin ETF could unlock $30 trillion worth of wealth, Bloomberg analyst says

[Jul 11, 2023 11:30 AM] Following the Blackrock application, a Bitcoin spot ETF was never so close to being approved and it could be a game changer for the crypto industry, explains ETF analyst Eric Balchunas.

Grayscale lawyers refer to SEC allowing Volatility Shares' investment vehicle in push for ETF

[Jul 10, 2023 11:41 AM] According to Grayscale, the Volatility Shares ETF was an “even riskier" product than Bitcoin futures ETFs, suggesting the SEC should allow its spot crypto ETF to begin trading.

IMF eyes tens of billions in crypto asset taxes, has few suggestions for collecting them

[Jul 5, 2023 2:00 PM] Income tax, property tax, VAT, corrective taxation — there is a tax goldmine out there for governments, but they will have to think hard about accessing it.

Nasdaq refiles Valkyrie's spot Bitcoin ETF application, includes Coinbase as surveillance partner

[Jul 5, 2023 10:03 AM] The filing followed similar applications from asset managers BlackRock and Fidelity in the last 7 days to include information on surveillance-sharing agreements.

How blockchain technology and DeFi could help solve the housing crisis

[Jul 5, 2023 6:20 AM] Home Construction Collective’s co-founders spoke with The Agenda podcast to explain why homes are so expensive and how decentralized finance might provide an answer.

Bitcoin ETF race begins: Has institutional trust returned to crypto?

[Jul 4, 2023 7:01 AM] Seven institutional firms have filed for a spot Bitcoin ETF in the U.S., including the world’s largest asset manager BlackRock, driving optimism and higher Bitcoin prices.

Venture capital's ICO gambits left Bitcoin ecosystem underfunded - Adam Back

[Jul 4, 2023 6:58 AM] Venture capitalists have favoured ICOs in recent years, but Bitcoin-related startups are seeing renewed interest from investors.

BlackRock spot Bitcoin ETF filing names Coinbase as 'surveillance-sharing' partner

[Jul 3, 2023 2:48 PM] The application included a Nasdaq-Coinbase agreement “intended to supplement the exchange’s market surveillance program” following the SEC reportedly saying the filing was unclear.

Bitcoin ETF race gets hotter as ARK Invest adds surveillance agreement to application

[Jun 28, 2023 10:27 AM] ARK Invest and 21Shares’ third application for a spot Bitcoin ETF now includes a surveillance sharing agreement.

Venture capital financing in crypto, explained

[Jun 26, 2023 6:50 AM] Venture capital firms invest in early-stage startups to fuel innovation, growth and technological advancements within the crypto ecosystem.

FTX Seeks to Claw Back $700M in Lawsuit Over Alleged Funds Misappropriation and Influence-Building Scheme

[Jun 24, 2023 4:30 AM] According to a lawsuit filed this week with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, FTX lawyers are seeking to claw back $700 million from K5 Global Technology, its subsidiaries, and the firm’s founders. The attorneys allege…

Volatility Shares Trust aims for listing of leveraged Bitcoin futures ETF

[Jun 23, 2023 2:18 PM] The debut of shares for the Bitcoin investment vehicle is potentially set for June 27, but the U.S. SEC has a pattern of denying many crypto-linked ETF applications.

Sequoia partner says investing in FTX was the right move: Report

[Jun 23, 2023 1:00 PM] Sequoia’s Alfred Lin stood up for the firm’s $213.5 million investment in the now-bankrupt crypto exchange FTX.

Circle and Sequoia were among top depositors at Silicon Valley Bank: Report

[Jun 23, 2023 9:45 AM] According to a Bloomberg report, other major depositors included Silicon Valley Bank, SVB Financial Group, biotechnology research company Altos Labs, and China-based firm Kanzhun.

FTX seeks to claw $700M from Bankman Fried friends and affiliated funds

[Jun 22, 2023 5:30 PM] After a Hollywood dinner party, hundreds of millions of dollars of “avoidable” transfers were sent from Alameda to investment firm K5 Global, the suit alleges.

TrueUSD assures users it has no exposure to troubled Prime Trust

[Jun 22, 2023 1:10 PM] Stablecoin issuer TrueUSD maintains that it is not affected by the current challenges facing Prime Trust.

BitGo terminates acquisition of Prime Trust

[Jun 22, 2023 9:43 AM] The acquisition was called off two weeks after BitGo publicly disclosed its non-binding letter of intent to acquire Prime Trust.

Crypto payment solution Ramp expands on-ramp service, adds support for 40 fiat currencies

[Jun 21, 2023 11:00 AM] Ramp expands its platform compatibility with 40 new currencies, including the Bermudian dollar, Costa Rican colón, Hungarian forint, Mexican peso, Singapore dollar and Swiss franc.

Wall Street giants back EDX Markets, a new cryptocurrency exchange

[Jun 20, 2023 11:00 AM] EDX Markets is backed by large financial institutions such as Citadel Securities, Fidelity Investments, and Charles Schwab.

Investing in Web3 is a ‘hedge against disruption’ — VC exec

[Jun 20, 2023 6:45 AM] Martin El-Khouri, a senior director at Bertelsmann Investments, spoke with Cointelegraph at the Proof of Talk conference on the state of VC investments in Web3.

Crypto investment products experience outflows for 9th consecutive week

[Jun 19, 2023 12:30 PM] Meanwhile, the altcoin price crash triggered inflows for XRP, Cardano and Polygon.

BlackRock applies for spot Bitcoin ETF — a US first if approved

[Jun 15, 2023 5:03 PM] The investment firm joins a long line of applicants; ARK is among those still waiting to hear from the SEC and Grayscale has appealed its rejection.

Hinman documents in Ripple case raise questions about SEC’s motives

[Jun 15, 2023 12:30 PM] According to crypto lawyer Fred Rispoli, the Hinman documents depict an agency prioritizing expanding its jurisdiction over fulfilling its core responsibility of safeguarding U.S. investors.

Haru Invest files criminal complaint against consignment operator

[Jun 14, 2023 1:35 PM] The South Korean yield platform said it has filed a criminal complaint against B&S Holdings and plans to initiate civil proceedings as well.

South Korean Bitcoin lending platform Delio pauses withdrawals

[Jun 14, 2023 11:45 AM] The virtual asset manager and lending platform suspended withdrawals following challenges at Haru Invest, a similar entity.

​​Crypto fund outflows reach $417M over 8 weeks as investor caution persists

[Jun 12, 2023 12:30 PM] According to CoinShares, digital asset investment product outflows amounted to $88 million last week.

ARK Invest buys Coinbase shares the same day SEC serves lawsuit

[Jun 7, 2023 8:34 AM] ARK Invest bought over 400,000 shares of Coinbase stock totaling more than $21 million on the day the SEC served the exchange with a lawsuit.

Apple confirms acquisition of AR startup Mira following Vision Pro launch: Report

[Jun 6, 2023 11:35 PM] While Apple Vision Pro comes with features geared toward personalized virtual reality, Mira’s headsets are purpose-built for industrial applications.

Tether Expands Investments in Green Bitcoin Mining, Invests in El Salvador’s Volcano Energy

[Jun 5, 2023 2:00 PM] Following the company’s announcement that it will build a sustainable Bitcoin mining operation in Uruguay, the stablecoin issuer Tether has disclosed its investment in a Salvadoran bitcoin mining operation called “Volcano…

Cryptocurrency markets’ low volatility: A curse or an opportunity?

[Jun 4, 2023 7:01 AM] The cryptocurrency market has been experiencing low volatility for the past two months, but does that mean investors should just sit and wait?