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U.S. Inflation Hits 3.4% in December 2023, Sparks Rate Cut Speculation

U.S. inflation increased to 3.4% in December 2023, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) statistics issued on Thursday by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. A gain of 3.4% occurred in the 12 months ending in December, outpacing the 3.1% growth seen in the 12 months ending in

January 11, 2024 1 min read

SEC Approves Bitcoin ETFs: What’s Next for BTC and Crypto?

In a landmark decision, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given the green light to the country’s first regulated spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The approval, granted just a day after a false announcement briefly sent markets into disarray, marks the end of a challenging decade-long journey for

January 11, 2024 2 mins read

BitGo Secures In-Principle Approval for MPI License by Singapore’s MAS

The BitGo crypto custody firm has received an in-principle approval for a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license via its local entity from Singapore’s financial regulator, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). A post on Twitter declared the in-principle approval by the corporation. This authorization follows BitGo’s acquisition of a crypto

January 10, 2024 2 mins read

BlackRock and ARK 21Shares Slash Spot Bitcoin ETF Fees

Both BlackRock and ARK 21Shares have reduced the fees for their prospective exchange-traded funds (ETFs), following other competitors who announced cutbacks yesterday. The crypto industry is expecting the United States SEC to approve a spot bitcoin ETF as soon as today. After revealing a fee of 30 basis points on

January 10, 2024 1 min read

U.S Senators Demand SEC to Disclose Twitter Hack Details

After the hack of the SEC’s Twitter account on January 9, two U.S senators have demanded that the agency disclose the incident to Congress. On the same day, Senators J.D. Vance and Thom Tillis sent a letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler, expressing their “serious concerns” about the commission’s internal

January 10, 2024 2 mins read

Bitcoin Stabilizes Above $45,500 Amidst SEC’s Twitter Hack Chaos

The crypto community is eagerly waiting for the SEC to announce its verdict on the spot Bitcoin ETF. Today, January 10, is the last day for the SEC to decide whether to accept or reject the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB). According to industry experts, the 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs’

January 10, 2024 2 mins read

Valkyrie Forecasts Spot Bitcoin ETFs Trading to Commence on January 11

The first bitcoin spot exchange-traded fund is awaiting approval or rejection from the U.S SEC, and crypto traders are waiting eagerly with high hopes. Valkyrie Investments, one of the issuers, is expecting a decision soon. Valkyrie Investments co-founder and CIO Steven McClurg stated: “We’re expecting the SEC will deem the

January 9, 2024 2 mins read

Bitcoin Open Interest on CME Group Hits Record Levels

The overall Open Interest (OI) in Bitcoin Futures has surged to unprecedented levels, paving the way for what might be a crypto market revolution. Total Bitcoin futures contracts on the CME have reached an all-time high, according to Coinshares Head of Research James Butterfill, who recently released a critical graphic

January 9, 2024 2 mins read

BTC Made a New High in 2024. Has The Bitcoin Bull Run Started?

Bitcoin soared past $45,000, reaching heights of $47,000, marking an unprecedented climb since April ’22. This surge is undeniably fueled by growing speculation around a potential Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approval of the first spot BTC exchange-traded fund (ETF). Analysts from Bloomberg Intelligence cite a staggering 95% likelihood of

January 9, 2024 2 mins read

North Korean Lazarus Group Moves $1.2 Million Worth of Bitcoin

A holding wallet received almost $1.2 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC) from the infamous North Korean hacker unit Lazarus Group recently. Cybersecurity professionals and blockchain specialists are taking notice of this move since it is their biggest transaction in the previous 30 days. Arkham, a blockchain research organization, revealed that

January 8, 2024 1 min read