The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently approved the country’s first spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETF), a decision that has sparked anticipation and curiosity in both traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi) spaces. This decision is expected to have significant effects on the markets and on Bitcoin itself.Meanwhile, in Europe, the […]
Cardano (ADA), the eighth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has shown remarkable resilience amidst recent market turbulence, with a 6% price surge hinting at potential future gains. Market analysts have observed similarities in Cardano’s recent price patterns to those from 2018-2020, suggesting a period of consolidation until April, followed by a possible bullish trend.An unusual resemblance […]
The world of digital assets has taken a significant leap with the recent approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs, triggering intriguing market dynamics. Trading for these ETFs was given the green light as of Jan. 10, and they are set to commence at 2:30 pm GMT on Jan. 11.One ETF that has caught the market’s attention […]
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, along with 13 other institutional giants, has received approval from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch the first spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETF) in the United States. The launch took place on January 10, marking BlackRock’s entry into the spot Bitcoin ETF race. This move […]
The cryptocurrency landscape is abuzz following the recent approval of 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs on January 10, 2024. This development has sparked anticipation for a likely approval of Ethereum’s spot ETFs later this year. Analysts, including Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas, are optimistic about Ethereum’s prospects, estimating a 70% likelihood of approval by May.Bitcoin ETFs […]
Polygon Labs has launched the Libre Chain, a protocol powered by the Polygon CDK and supported by major players in institutional blockchain adoption. The Libre Chain aims to provide unparalleled access to global alternative investment funds and enhance distribution capabilities for asset managers.The Libre Chain was introduced in a post by Polygon on the 10th […]
The Ethereum Dencun network upgrade is set to be activated on the Goerli testnet on January 17. This upgrade is significant for the Ethereum chain, marking one of the most crucial developments since the Merge. The Dencun upgrade is known for the introduction of data blobs through the EIP-4844 or the protodanksharding upgrade.Ethereum Improvement Proposals […]
Trading app Robinhood is preparing to list spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) following their recent approval by the SEC. This development is a response to the SEC’s decision to approve 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs, a significant milestone in cryptocurrency trading. Robinhood’s CEO, Vlad Tenev, shared the company’s plans on social media, highlighting Robinhood’s role in […]
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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 […]
