Sun, November 17

Bitwise Amends Spot Bitcoin ETF Proposal With Certain Changes

Bitwise has resubmitted its Spot Bitcoin ETF proposal after making certain changes to it. The United States SEC provided input and asked questions that led to this determination. The new plan is consistent with expectations, according to social media postings by ETF industry expert James Seyffart.  UPDATE: @BitwiseInvest has submitted

October 26, 2023 2 mins read

Elliptic Debunks Claims of Huge Crypto Funding by Hamas

According to Elliptic, a blockchain analytics company, there is “no evidence” that Hamas is using crypto donations to finance attacks against Israel. Elliptic issued a statement on October 25 denying claims that Hamas had received large amounts of cryptocurrency donations. “Remain tiny,” the company said of the funds raised. The

October 26, 2023 1 min read

Grayscale’s GBTC Soars 220% in 2023 Amidst ETF Conversion Prospects

The benefits of Grayscale Investment’s bitcoin trust (GBTC) as a long-term investment are widely acknowledged by market professionals and analysts, who are thus optimistic. The price of GBTC could continue to climb as the discount decreases. And the prospect of SEC approval of the ETF conversion grows. As the likelihood

October 26, 2023 1 min read

Bitcoin Bulls On The Rise: New Highs Coming?

Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has sent the entire community into a joyful frenzy with its remarkable bull run, a sight unseen for over a year. Bears had held sway since the beginning of the year, thwarting the attempts of the bulls to stage a comeback. However, last

October 26, 2023 2 mins read

Bitcoin Amsterdam 2023: A Confluence of Minds, Innovations, and Celebrations

Bitcoin Amsterdam 2023, hosted at Amsterdam’s Westergas from October 12-13, exceeded expectations, with close to 3,000 attendees. This remarkable turnout mirrored the popularity from the previous year, showcasing the unwavering dedication and passion of the European Bitcoin community. Despite the challenges posed by the ongoing bear market, attendees from all

October 26, 2023 3 mins read

BlackRock Faces U.S SEC Charges for Investment Disclosure Failures

The U.S SEC filed charges against BlackRock Advisors, LLC today for failing to provide information about investments that make up a substantial component of a publicly listed fund it advises. A notification from the SEC was issued confirming this. The investments are focused mostly on the media and entertainment sector.

October 25, 2023 2 mins read

Grayscale Forays Into Crypto Indices Market With FTSE Russell

To enter the cryptocurrency indices market, Grayscale Investments has teamed up with FTSE Russell, a division of the London Stock Exchange. A new offering called the Crypto Sector Index Series is in the works. There will be many indices in this series, each one dedicated to a distinct kind of

October 24, 2023 2 mins read

Cathie Wood Says SEC Bitcoin ETF Approval Appears Imminent

Star stock picker Cathie Wood expressed growing confidence that U.S. regulators will finally approve a Bitcoin ETF after years of rejections. In a recent interview, the Ark Invest CEO revealed her firm has been engaged in communications with the SEC regarding Ark’s spot Bitcoin ETF application. Wood views this as

October 24, 2023 2 mins read

Bitcoin Makes 16 Month High, Crossing $35K. Bull Market Here?

The cryptocurrency community is jubilant as Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization orchestrated a remarkable bull run, marking a historic milestone for the year. BTC surged past the $35,000 mark, a level not witnessed in nearly 16 months. The bullish momentum of Bitcoin commenced at the beginning of the

October 24, 2023 3 mins read

Bitcoin Price Skyrockets as Market Rebounds; Bull Run to Continue?

Inflows of $66 million have been reported in crypto investment products for the fourth consecutive week, as hopes build that the United States SEC would approve a spot Bitcoin ETF. This recent infusion brings the total amount of funds in crypto investment products to $33 billion. Many cryptocurrencies have lately

October 23, 2023 1 min read