CoinShares to Acquire Valkyrie, Boosting US Bitcoin ETF Market Presence

In the evolving landscape of post-spot Bitcoin ETF (Exchange Traded Fund), industry players are strategizing to gain a competitive edge. These strategies are either aimed at capturing direct market share or using an indirect approach.Asset manager CoinShares has made a significant move to strengthen its position in the U.S. market by announcing its decision to […]

Singapore’s MAS to Gain Expanded Powers Impacting Crypto Firms

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is set to receive expanded powers under a new bill currently before the country’s parliament. This could have a significant impact on cryptocurrency firms. The Financial Institutions (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill 2024 aims to expand MAS’ powers to issue directions to capital markets services licence holders (CMSL holders) that conduct […]

US Congress Urges SEC to Probe Bitcoin ETF Approval Hack

Increasing numbers of U.S. Congress members are urging the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to provide details on a hack that led to a false announcement being posted on X (formerly Twitter) about the approval of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund. Senators Ron Wyden and Cynthia Lummis, in a letter dated January 11, called on […]

Genesis Pays $8 Million in NYDFS Lawsuit Over Regulatory Breaches

In a significant development, Genesis, a prominent player in the cryptocurrency industry, has been compelled to forfeit its BitLicense. This drastic measure comes as a result of a lawsuit filed by the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). In addition to relinquishing its BitLicense, Genesis has also been mandated to pay a hefty sum […]

BlackRock CEO’s Endorsement Boosts Confidence in Ethereum’s Potential

The digital finance landscape is experiencing a potential shift, with Ethereum at the forefront, led by BlackRock, the world’s financial giant. This change, suggested by CEO Larry Fink’s recent comments, could have significant implications for the future of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.BLACKROCK CEO SEES ETHEREUM AS “STORE OF VALUE”Fink, a traditionally conservative figure in finance, […]

DeFi Week: Solana Bot’s Big Win, Near Layoffs, and CFTC’s Risk Mitigation

In the world of decentralized finance (DeFi), a Solana-based maximum extractable value (MEV) bot has made a significant impact, generating $1.7 million in profit from a single trade. This news comes alongside the Near Foundation’s decision to lay off 40% of its staff, despite a strong financial performance. Meanwhile, the United States Commodity Futures Trading […]

Ripple Faces SEC Scrutiny Over XRP Sales, Affecting Price Action

The XRPL Mainnet has faced several challenges, including issues related to authorized trustlines and a combination of flags when the exchange rate on an offer diverges from the order book rate. These challenges have been classified as core ledger updates. When new features are introduced to the XRPL Mainnet, XLS specifications that involve fundamental changes […]

Bitcoin ETFs Debut in US, Spark Excitement and $80M in Losses

The U.S. Bitcoin ETF debut sparked a wave of excitement, but prices dropped after an initial surge, impacting both long and short futures traders with $80 million in losses. Spot Bitcoin ETFs made a historic debut, with $4.3 billion in trading volume on the first day, attracting institutional investors.The debut of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) […]

Ethereum Insider Doubts Approval of ETH ETF Amid Fraud Allegations

Ethereum insider Steven Nerayoff has expressed skepticism over the possibility of an Ethereum (ETH) Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) being launched. This comes after the approval of Bitcoin Spot ETFs by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on January 10, which has led crypto enthusiasts to consider ETH as the next potential candidate for ETF […]