Daniela: Experienced Cryptocurrency Journalist at Bankless Times

Daniela is a seasoned writer with a focus on the financial sector. She currently lends her expertise to Bankless Times, where she covers the latest developments in the cryptocurrency market and the blockchain industry.With a writing career spanning over 15 years, Daniela has amassed a wealth of experience. Her skills extend to ghostwriting, and she […]

Bitwise Pledges 10% of Bitcoin ETF Profits to Support BTC Development

Bitwise Asset Management has made a commitment to donate 10% of its profits from the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF to non-profit organizations that support the open-source development of Bitcoin (BTC). The primary beneficiaries of these donations will be three non-profit organizations: Brink, OpenSats, and the Human Rights Foundation’s Bitcoin Development Fund.The announcement was made by Bitwise […]

SEC Approves First Bitcoin Spot ETF, Hester Pierce Applauds Grayscale

SEC Commissioner Hester Pierce has lauded the efforts of Grayscale and the U.S. District Court of Appeals in the approval of the Bitcoin spot ETF. This comes after a decade since the first filing, with the SEC finally approving the first Bitcoin spot ETF. However, the chair has clarified that this approval does not equate […]

SEC Approves Bitcoin ETFs, Bitwise and VanEck Pledge Profit Donations

In a historic move, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved spot Bitcoin ETFs, marking a significant moment in the financial world. This approval allows investors to directly participate in the cryptocurrency market through exchange-traded funds, providing a more regulated and accessible avenue for BTC investment. The decision has led to a surge […]

Crypto Aggregator CoinGecko’s Account Hacked, SEC Approves Bitcoin ETFs

The cryptocurrency data aggregator CoinGecko’s X (formerly Twitter) account and terminal were briefly compromised on January 10. The company has assured that it is taking immediate action to investigate the incident and secure the accounts. Users have been cautioned against engaging with suspicious content or clicking on any links.During the brief period of the hack, […]

Key Developments Set to Propel Cryptocurrency into Mainstream Finance

The crypto scene is once again taking center stage with a series of developments set to propel the technology into the mainstream. Despite previous concerns over safety and online scams, the landscape is about to undergo a significant transformation.One of the key developments is the approval of the Bitcoin ETF. This allows individuals to transact […]

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Approved, Ushering New Era in US Cryptocurrency Market

Spot Bitcoin ETFs have finally gained approval in the United States after ten years of relentless efforts. This significant development paves the way for their introduction on major U.S. markets such as NYSE, Cboe Global Markets, and Nasdaq. The excitement is heightened by the involvement of major trading firms committed to providing liquidity. Trading is […]

Bitbot’s Presale Launch and SEC’s Potential Approval of Bitcoin ETF

Bitbot, a self-custodial trading bot, is set to launch its presale in a week. The project aims to simplify trading for users, particularly in the thriving cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, has been performing well, trading above $46k. The price of Bitcoin could potentially rise further if the US SEC approves the spot Bitcoin […]

Crypto Mom Criticizes SEC’s Treatment of Bitcoin ETPs, Crenshaw Disagrees

Hester Peirce, affectionately known as ‘crypto mom,’ has voiced her strong opinions following the approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded products by her agency, after a decade of rejections. “Today marks the end of an unnecessary, but consequential, saga,” she stated on January 10. Peirce suggested that the saga could have extended beyond a decade if […]

Ethereum Restaking Emerges as Fastest-Growing Crypto Category in 2024

Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds are set to begin trading following official approval, marking a significant moment for the crypto industry. The focus now shifts to the next major narrative — Ethereum restaking.CoinGecko, a crypto market analytics platform, has introduced a new category for restaking tokens. This has led analysts to predict that this could be […]