A recent survey conducted by ETF issuer Bitwise reveals that only 39% of U.S.-based financial advisers believe that a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) will be approved this year. The survey, which included participants such as registered investment advisers, financial planners, institutional investors, and wirehouse representatives, asked several questions regarding the approval timeline for a […]
Speculation is running high on social media that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is on the verge of approving a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). This speculation has been fueled by a tweet from Grayscale’s legal chief and a tweet from a TechCrunch reporter citing sources close to the matter. While some analysts […]
Embattled crypto lending platform Celsius has announced that it is recalling and rebalancing its crypto assets, including Ether (ETH), in preparation for distributing funds to creditors. The company, which has been in bankruptcy court since filing for Chapter 11 in July 2022, is shifting assets to ensure ample liquidity for the distribution process.Celsius plans to […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has given approval to the Africa Stablecoin Consortium (ASC) to pilot the cNGN stablecoin in its regulatory sandbox. The cNGN stablecoin, developed by a collaboration of Nigerian banks and fintech operators, is set to launch on February 27, 2024.The Africa Stablecoin Consortium has stated that the cNGN stablecoin complies […]
For the second consecutive year, banks worldwide have generated more revenue from financing environmentally friendly projects than from traditional fossil fuel businesses. In 2023, the largest banks globally saw their revenue from financing green projects surpass that from the traditionally dominant fossil fuel sector.According to Bloomberg, leading lenders generated around $3 billion from green loans […]
The fundraising of US venture capital firms has fallen to its lowest level in six years, putting pressure on start-ups. American venture capital firms raised $67 billion last year, the lowest annual value since 2017. This represents a 60% decline from the record $173 billion raised in 2022, according to an analysis by private market […]
Japan has announced a groundbreaking tax exemption for token issuers, signaling its commitment to fostering innovation and attracting investment in the digital asset space. The National Tax Agency of Japan has revised the corporate tax rules, exempting crypto token issuers from paying corporate tax on unrealized gains associated with their token holdings. This exemption is […]
Embattled crypto lending platform Celsius is taking steps to recall and rebalance its crypto assets, specifically Ethereum (ETH), in order to distribute funds to creditors. The company, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2022, has begun the process of unstaking 206,300 ETH, valued at $468.5 million, to cover restructuring costs and facilitate creditor repayments.While […]
