Amid Bitcoin ETF Fee War, Grayscale Stands Its Ground With Priciest Product
[Jan 9, 2024 11:10 AM] Valkyrie, Invesco and Bitwise lowered their fees further just hours after all rivals finally revealed their fee plans.
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New York's Crypto BitLicense Oversight Criticized by State's Comptroller
[Jan 9, 2024 11:07 AM] The New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) is drawing some internal heat over whether it's doing a good job overseeing crypto activity through its BitLicense program, according to a review from New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.
Bitcoin ETF Fever Drives Ethereum to 32-Month Low Versus BTC
[Jan 9, 2024 10:23 AM] Ether has lost 43% of its value against bitcoin since Sept. 7.
Fox, Polygon Release Blockchain-Powered Tool 'Verify' to Weed Out Deepfakes
[Jan 9, 2024 10:22 AM] "Verify" is an open-source protocol built on Polygon's PoS blockchain, specifically used to establish the origin and history of registered media.
New Scientist’s Bitcoin Ban Article Sparks Backlash: Experts Slam ‘Bad Science’ and Bias
[Jan 9, 2024 9:30 AM] On Jan. 8, 2024, a New Scientist article sparked debate by questioning whether nations ought to consider banning bitcoin due to its environmental footprint. The editorial has drawn significant criticism from numerous bitcoin supporters…
El Salvador's BTC Bet Is $13M in Profit as Bitcoin ETF Approval Approaches
[Jan 9, 2024 9:08 AM] El Salvador is sitting on a $12.6 million unrealized profit on its bitcoin investment after being in the red for two years.
Honduran City of Prospera Adopts Bitcoin as Unit of Account
[Jan 9, 2024 8:30 AM] The city of Prospera in Honduras has recently adopted bitcoin as a unit of account, allowing companies to pay taxes and determine obligations in bitcoin. The measure could incentivize the development of a circular economy, given that bitcoin has…
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Holds Above $46K Amid ETF Anticipation
[Jan 9, 2024 8:04 AM] The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Jan. 9, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
U.S. Arrests 'Bitcoin Rodney,' Alleged HyperVerse Crypto Scheme Promoter, on IRS Charges of Fraud
[Jan 9, 2024 7:04 AM] Rodney Burton was arrested on Friday in Florida and will be transferred to Maryland.
BlackRock, VanEck and Others Update Bitcoin ETF Filing Within Hours of Quick SEC Response
[Jan 9, 2024 5:38 AM] 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.
'Grayscale Discount' Sinks to Lowest in 18 Months on Bets for GBTC Conversion to Bitcoin ETF
[Jan 9, 2024 5:11 AM] Data shows the discount fell to as low as 5.6% on Monday, reaching a level previously seen in June 2021.
DeFi Identity Should Be Focus of U.S. Policymakers, CFTC Says
[Jan 9, 2024 3:43 AM] The Commodity Futures Trading Commission wants U.S. policymakers to evaluate options for regulating the issue of identity information in decentralized finance, a report published Monday said.
Report: Japan’s E-Commerce Giant Mercari to Accept BTC Payments
[Jan 9, 2024 3:30 AM] Starting in June, users of Mercari, one of Japan’s biggest e-commerce platforms, will be able to pay for products using bitcoin. Users of the platform will also be able to use proceeds from sales to buy and sell bitcoin. Mercari Set to…
Jim Cramer Now Says Bitcoin Is 'Topping Out'
[Jan 9, 2024 1:29 AM] Cramer’s picks have the tendency to move in the opposite direction he touts.
Bitcoin ETF Approval Expected Soon, Bears Lose $100M
[Jan 9, 2024 12:40 AM] Futures tracking crypto markets saw some $155 million in shorts liquidated in the past 24 hours after a sudden uptick in prices in U.S. hours.
Bitcoin Decouples From Nasdaq Amid ETF Speculation
[Jan 8, 2024 11:35 PM] The 40-day correlation between the two has declined to zero.
Bank of Spain Announces Partners for Wholesale CBDC Trials
[Jan 8, 2024 11:00 PM] The Bank of Spain has announced that Adhara, a treasury and transactions payment platform, and a consortium formed by Cecabank and Abanca, two private banks, will be its partners in the development of several upcoming wholesale central bank digital…
SEC Hustles to Answer Latest Bitcoin ETF Filings: Source
[Jan 8, 2024 9:49 PM] Officials with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission sent comments to the issuers of a set of bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) filings just hours after the companies filed their amended S-1 documents, which listed fees for their proposed…
Visa Adopts Web3 Tech for Its New Loyalty Engagement Solution
[Jan 8, 2024 5:30 PM] Visa, a worldwide leader in credit payment technology, has announced that it will include Web3 elements in its customized loyalty program solution. The company partnered with Smartmedia Technologies, a Web3 loyalty rewards startup, to add…
Gold Rush Continues – Central Banks Purchased 44 Tonnes in November
[Jan 8, 2024 3:30 PM] Krishan Gopaul, senior analyst of the World Gold Council, revealed that central banks kept adding gold to their reserves during November. According to public records and reports from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), central banks added 44t of…
Reviving Retro — Ninjalerts CEO Unveils SNES Emulator on Bitcoin Blockchain to Preserve Classic Games
[Jan 8, 2024 1:30 PM] The chief executive officer of Ninjalerts announced on Monday that a functional Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) emulator has been successfully encoded onto the Bitcoin blockchain. The head of Ninjalerts emphasized that the inscription of…
BTC Blasts Past $47K as Bitcoin ETF Excitement Gets Feverish
[Jan 8, 2024 1:26 PM] Bitcoin could rally 10%-15% more in case the SEC approves spot bitcoin ETFs, LMAX strategist Joel Kruger noted.
Mysterious $1.2M Bitcoin Transaction to Satoshi Nakamoto Sparks Speculations
[Jan 8, 2024 12:17 PM] The wallet receiving the hefty payout is the address that mined the Bitcoin network's first-ever block reward some 15 years ago, commencing the start of the blockchain.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Could Trade Live on Thursday or Friday: CNBC
[Jan 8, 2024 12:06 PM] Spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) could potentially commence live trading as early as Thursday or Friday, with approval happening this Wednesday, sources close to the matter told CNBC. This news comes amid intense anticipation for the…
Bitwise Tops Bitcoin ETF Low-Fee Table, While Grayscale Bets on Size
[Jan 8, 2024 11:01 AM] Just one potential spot bitcoin ETF issuer has set a management fee above 1%, and many of the others are asking for less than 0.5%.
With Bitcoin ETF Decision Looming, SEC Chair Gensler Says (Again) That Crypto Is Dangerous
[Jan 8, 2024 10:36 AM] The entire crypto world and much of the U.S. financial sector is anxiously awaiting word from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on whether it will approve a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). SEC Chair Gary Gensler has chosen…
Crypto Exchange Upbit Gets Full Licensing in Singapore
[Jan 8, 2024 10:25 AM] Upbit said it is "poised to expand [its] range of offerings," having acquired a MPI license.
Former SEC Chair: Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Is Inevitable, "There's Nothing Left to Decide"
[Jan 8, 2024 10:11 AM] A bold statement has emerged from a former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Jay Clayton, suggesting that the approval of a Spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) is inevitable, stating that "there's nothing left to decide," in…
In Bitcoin ETF Battle, Grayscale Is Bringing 'a Gun to a Knife Fight'
[Jan 8, 2024 9:24 AM] The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust's (GBTC) $27 billion of bitcoin and $350 million of daily volume gives Grayscale an advantage versus BlackRock and other wannabe rivals, according to Bloomberg's Eric Balchunas.
North Korean Hacking Group Lazarus Withdraws $1.2M of Bitcoin From Coin Mixer
[Jan 8, 2024 9:08 AM] North Korean hackers Lazarus Group have moved $1 million worth of their ill-gotten gains from a coin mixer to their holding wallet, sparking speculation over their next move.