The iShares spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposed by BlackRock has been listed on the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), indicating potential approval by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This development is seen as a significant step towards bringing a crypto ETF to the market. The ETF, with a ticker symbol […]
Investment manager BlackRock has revealed plans to provide initial funding for its spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), according to recent securities filings. The company’s S-1 amendment details the process of seeding an ETF, whereby a bank or broker-dealer purchases Bitcoin in exchange for ETF shares. This move by BlackRock is seen as a significant display […]
BlackRock and Fidelity, two major asset managers, have applied for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), reflecting the growing interest in these products. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, who has been supportive of such investment vehicles since 2018, commented on the increasing interest from firms and investors in Bitcoin ETFs. However, she cautioned against speculating on how […]
The United States Court of Appeal has issued a mandate requiring the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to review Grayscale Investments’ application for a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The court’s decision, which was made on August 29, took effect on October 23 after the SEC failed to present an appeal by October 13. This […]
The Layer One Joint Task Force (L1JTF) in the Terra Luna Classic (LUNC) community has returned 344 million LUNC tokens to the community pool as part of their efforts to revitalize the protocol. These unused funds from Q3 2023 will now be deployed into financing activities for subsequent quarters. Vinh Nguyen, the squad leader of […]
FTX, a major cryptocurrency exchange, is facing legal troubles as its former general counsel testified in the criminal trial of its CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried. The counsel claimed to be unaware of the exchange’s mixing of funds with Alameda Research, a sister company. Additionally, an accounting professor provided analysis showing that Alameda had a negative balance […]
Ripple’s CEO, Brad Garlinghouse, recently discussed the company’s stance on XRP and its broader business strategy. While Ripple owns a significant amount of XRP and recognizes its efficiency for various use cases like cross-border payments, Garlinghouse emphasized that they are not XRP maximalists. He believes there is room for other digital assets, including Bitcoin. Ripple’s […]
The IRS has proposed new reporting requirements for cryptocurrency users in response to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Although the proposal is not as severe as initially feared, it still raises concerns about privacy and financial surveillance. The IRS’s approach focuses on whether businesses have the ability to collect customer information, rather than whether […]
Solana-based decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Marinade Finance has restricted access for users in the United Kingdom in compliance with new regulations set by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The FCA introduced these regulations earlier in the year to govern the promotion of crypto products in the region. As a result, several crypto companies have either […]
California legislators have proposed a new bill aimed at regulating crypto ATMs in response to growing scams. The bill, titled “Digital financial asset transaction kiosks,” seeks to impose a daily withdrawal limit of $1,000 on crypto ATMs and cap operators’ fees at $5 or 15% (whichever is higher) starting in 2025. The legislation was prompted […]
