According to an exclusive report from the South China Morning Post (SCMP), Hong Kong is considering involving the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Customs and Excise Department (C&ED) in regulating over-the-counter (OTC) virtual asset trading services. This initiative comes as the city grapples with the challenges of managing
Bitcoin’s price is currently trading above $58,000, reflecting a 24% drop from the yearly high of $73,800 recorded in March 2024. The cryptocurrency market has been volatile in the second half of 2024, with BTC particularly affected by global macroeconomic uncertainty. As of September 12, 2024, BTC has surged over
Ethereum is trading at $2,329, according to CMC data, reflecting a slight decrease of 1.32% over the last 24 hours. Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has faced notable pressure amid broader market corrections. With Ethereum’s network still being the backbone of decentralized finance (DeFi) and NFTs, price fluctuations
As we enter the final quarter of 2024, the cryptocurrency market stands on the brink of potential upheaval and opportunity. The Q4 has been marked by heightened activity and bullish trends, making it a prime time for investors. However, analysts have noted a growing resilience in altcoins, despite Bitcoin’s recent
In the wake of Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETF approvals in the United States, the cryptocurrency community has turned its attention to Solana as the potential next contender in the ETF race. As the fifth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, Solana’s unique position in the crypto ecosystem has sparked discussions about
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reinforced its strict stance on limiting crypto custody services for banks and regulated financial firms. In a recent talk at a banking conference on September 9, SEC Chief Accountant Paul Munter reaffirmed the agency’s firm position on rules governing the custody of
As of September 10, 2024, Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $57,027 according to CMC data, reflecting a slight pullback following recent upward movements. The cryptocurrency’s 24-hour trading volume has surged by 46%, reaching $33.83 billion, indicating heightened market activity and its market cap has increased by 3.12% to $1.12 trillion.
Amid the current market sentiment, Metaplanet, a Japanese corporation, revealed ambitions to buy additional Bitcoin (BTC). Members of the eleventh series of stock purchase rights were notified by the corporation. As investors focus on macroeconomic variables, speculations about the price of Bitcoin are sure to continue in the next weeks.
Over the last eight days, a total of $1.2 billion has been removed from eleven different spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US. According to Bloomberg statistics released on September 9, investors pulled about $1.2 billion out of the eleven spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from August 30
WisdomTree, a prominent asset management firm, has withdrawn its S-1 registration filing for the WisdomTree Ethereum Trust. The firm declared in a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The S-1 filing was intended to pave the way for WisdomTree’s Ethereum Trust to be listed on the stock exchange.
