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Grayscale Amends Bitcoin ETF Filing Amidst Barry Silbert Departure

Concurrent with Barry Silbert’s announcement of his departure from Grayscale’s board of directors, crypto asset management firm Grayscale filed an updated S-3 with the U.S securities regulator. Silbert is the CEO of Digital Currency Group, the business’s parent company. While the company waits for a judgment from the SEC, some

December 27, 2023 1 min read

Crypto VC Investment Plummets 68% to $10.7 Billion in 2023

From $33.3 billion last year to $10.7 billion in 2023, venture capitalists (VC) put 68% less money into blockchain and cryptocurrency firms. With a decrease in the second half and an increase in November, the majority of these investments occurred in the first half of the year. One interesting trend

December 27, 2023 1 min read

Barry Silbert Steps Down from Grayscale’s Board of Directors

Notable executives at cryptocurrency investment business Grayscale Investments have resigned from their positions on the board. The company runs the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust. In its 8-K filing with the U.S SEC on December 26, Grayscale formally revealed that Barry Silbert, founder and CEO of Digital Currency Group (DCG), the parent

December 26, 2023 1 min read

Bitcoin Hash Rate Hits Record High, Miner’s Profits Plummet

The computing power of the Bitcoin network, often known as the mining hash rate, hit a new record high recently. However, with profitability taking a nosedive, miners are feeling the heat. According to Blockchain.com, the hash rate of Bitcoin hit a record high of 544 exahashes per second (EH/s) on

December 26, 2023 1 min read

Bitcoin Witnesses Brief Correction Post Recent Consolidation

Bitcoin has bounced back from its losses in 2022, reaching a new annual high and exhibiting indications of a robust year-end. Looking at past trends, it seems like there may be more growth ahead. This month, BTC reached a new year high of more than $44,000, recouping most of the

December 26, 2023 2 mins read

BitMEX Co-founder Cautions Against Spot Bitcoin ETFs

The ex-CEO and co-founder of BitMEX is warning that spot Bitcoin ETFs, should they become too popular, may “completely destroy” Bitcoin.  In a recent blog post, Hayes said that Bitcoin’s worth is due to the fact that “it moves.” Spot Bitcoin ETFs, on the other hand, are designed to “vacuum

December 25, 2023 2 mins read

Bitcoin Slips Despite Deadline Set for ETF Issuers by SEC

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unveiled crucial updates on the eagerly anticipated approval process for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The approval, expected in January 2024, has heightened speculation about the future trajectory of Bitcoin. The SEC has disclosed that the initial wave of potential spot

December 25, 2023 2 mins read

Crypto Firms Boost U.S Political Donations Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

Crypto firms are increasing their donations to U.S politicians at a time when the market for cryptocurrencies is being closely monitored by regulators in Washington. Some major participants are increasing their funding to help elect pro-crypto lawmakers and forward legislation that has stagnated in Congress. These include Circle, Coinbase, and

December 24, 2023 1 min read

Japan Eases Crypto Tax Burden for Businesses in 2024 Reform

The Japanese government adopted the framework for crypto tax reform for fiscal year 2024 at a cabinet meeting that took place on December 22nd. A major adjustment affecting firms holding crypto assets comes with this change. Corporations owning virtual currencies issued by third parties are no longer subject to the

December 24, 2023 1 min read
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