Bitcoin ETF reach $10b trading volume in three days, new type of funds filed and record interest on Google
U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs reach $10b trading volume in 3 days Since their recent launch in the United States, spot Bitcoin ETFs have achieved a cumulative trading volume of nearly $10 billion within just three days. According to Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart, the standout performer among the spot Bitcoin ETFs is Grayscale’s GBTC, which recorded an impressive three-day […]
Bitcoin ETF not approved, but SEC was hacked, license for BitGo and Strategy ETF reaches $2 billion
SEC’s X account hacked, no bitcoin ETF approval (yet) The financial world was rattled last Tuesday when the official X account of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was hacked to post fake news about the approval of a spot bitcoin exchange traded fund (ETF). This development has raised fresh concerns about whether […]
Bitcoin turns 15 years old, potential split in Ordinal community and miners made $4 billion in fees in one month
Bitcoin celebrates 15th birthday In a momentous celebration for the crypto community, bitcoin marks its 15th birthday today with a surprising green twist on its price chart. The historic significance of Jan. 3 lies in the mining of the first block, known as the “genesis block,” a milestone that reshaped the landscape of digital assets […]
Mt. Gox repayments started, Grayscale CEO resigns and Bitcoin in top 15 currencies
Grayscale updates spot Bitcoin ETF filing amid Silbert’s resignation Crypto asset manager Grayscale has updated its S-3 filing for a spot bitcoin ETF. According to Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart, Grayscale filed an updated filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) the same day Barry Silbert — CEO of parent company Digital Currency Group — announced […]
Senator Warren attacks crypto, Binance to pay $2,7 billion to CFTC and BlackRock meets SEC
Elizabeth Warren calls out crypto’s Washington revolving door Senator Elizabeth Warren has a new target as she takes on the cryptocurrency industry: Its growing army of former defense, national security and law enforcement officials. The Massachusetts Democrat sent letters to Coinbase, the Blockchain Association and Coin Center, two leading industry groups, demanding details on their […]
Coinbase launches spot trading on international exchange, Block introduces BitKey and new FASB rules
International exchange Coinbase to launch spot crypto trading Coinbase said it will begin offering spot crypto trading services on its international exchange on Wednesday as the company expands its base beyond the United States. Spot trading on the company’s international exchange, which is currently geared toward derivatives trading, will roll out in phases starting with […]
SEC calls for opinion on ETF, Dorsey backs decentralized mining pool and Binance warned in Philippines
SEC calls for public opinion on two bitcoin ETF proposals The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently disclosed the next steps in its evaluation process for the proposed bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from Franklin Templeton and Hashdex. The regulatory agency has invited written comments on both proposals, seeking input on whether to approve […]
U.S. fines Binance with $4 billion, traders withdraw $1,3 billion in one day and Blackrock meets with SEC
U.S. wants more than $4 billion from Binance to end case The U.S. government dealt a massive blow to Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, which agreed to pay a roughly $4 billion settlement Tuesday as its founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao pleaded guilty to a felony related to his failure to prevent money laundering […]
SEC delays ETF-decision, Cboe to launch margined futures and gaming company invests $100 million in crypto
SEC delays decision over the conversion of the Hashdex Bitcoin futures ETF to spot The Securities and Exchange Commission has decided it needs more time before deciding on whether or not to allow a Bitcoin futures ETF and an Ethereum futures ETFs to convert to spot ETFs, the agency declared Wednesday in separate filings. In […]
Robinhood expands to Europe, Athena Bitcoin integrates lightning and OI on CME surpasses 100.000 BTC
Athena Bitcoin to Integrate Lightning Network for Bitcoin ATMs in El Salvador Athena Bitcoin has announced plans to integrate the Lightning Network into its crypto ATM fleet in El Salvador with wider expansion targeted at the entire Latin American region. In a Nov 7 press release, the company revealed it has enabled the technology in partnership […]