Ripple-SEC Legal Battle Nears End, Settlement Likely: Expert Opinion

Pro-XRP legal expert Fred Rispoli has shared his insights on the ongoing legal battle between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple. He noted the surprising quietness in the case, especially as the deadline for the completion of damages-related discovery, scheduled for February 12, approaches. Despite the previously hostile nature of the legal battle, […]

MicroStrategy Earns $800 Million from Bitcoin in 2024

Bitcoin, currently valued at $46,925, has generated over $800 million in 2024 for the American software technology firm, MicroStrategy. The company, a pioneering corporate investor, has made almost nine figures on Bitcoin this year, according to data from Bitcoin Treasuries.MicroStrategy, the owner of the world’s largest corporate Bitcoin treasury, is particularly enjoying the ongoing Bitcoin […]

Bitcoin Spot ETFs May Trade at Premium, Predicts Reggie Browne

Reggie Browne, co-Global Head of ETF Trading and Sales at GTS, has raised the possibility of Bitcoin spot Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) trading at a premium due to the current regulatory frameworks that allow U.S. institutions to manage cryptocurrencies. Browne anticipates that this could result in substantial costs for investors, potentially around 8%, due to the […]

Blockchain Association Responds to Senator Warren’s Crypto Sector Criticism

The Blockchain Association, a prominent nonprofit organization advocating for the digital asset economy, has responded to US Senator Elizabeth Warren’s criticism of government-related hiring in the cryptocurrency sector. Kristin Smith, the CEO of the Blockchain Association, penned an open letter to Warren on January 9, suggesting a collaborative approach to address issues related to government […]

NY State Comptroller Criticizes BitLicense Administration at NYDFS

Thomas DiNapoli, the Comptroller of New York State, has voiced his concerns over the administration of BitLicense at the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). In a January report, DiNapoli only gave a “limited assurance” that the NYDFS is fulfilling its supervisory duties regarding BitLicense, a program that regulates digital currency licensing in the […]

Spot Bitcoin ETFs Anticipated to Begin Trading on Thursday

Spot Bitcoin ETFs are expected to receive approval and commence trading on Thursday, according to executives from VanEck and Valkyrie. Jan van Eck, CEO of VanEck, and Steven McClurg, the Chief Investment Officer for Valkyrie, both expressed their anticipation for the launch day on CNBC’s ETF Edge and Fortune respectively.McClurg stated, “We’re just in a […]

Valkyrie Leads as Bitcoin ETF Applicants Await SEC Approval

All applicants for the proposed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have submitted their final amended S-1 applications to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This includes eleven asset management firms such as BlackRock, Grayscale, ArkInvest, Fidelity, Franklin, VanEck, Valkyrie, Bitwise, Hashdex, WisdomTree, and Invesco Galaxy.Valkyrie was one of the first companies to submit its […]

Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust Sees Record Trading Amid ETF Approval Anticipation

Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust is currently witnessing a surge in trading activity. This comes as the anticipation for the approval of an Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) continues to build.The trust’s record trading and narrowing discount are significant indicators of the market’s response to the potential ETF approval. This development is a clear reflection of the growing interest […]

Bitcoin ETF Approval Could Reshape Crypto Market, Impact MicroStrategy and Coinbase

The crypto market is eagerly awaiting the potential approval of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States. This decision could trigger the next crypto bull market and a wave of crypto adoption. The list of hopeful spot Bitcoin ETF issuers has grown, with their most recent Form S-1 amendments filed on Jan. […]

Temenos and Deloitte Partner to Modernize US Financial Institutions

Swiss banking software manufacturer Temenos and consulting firm Deloitte have announced a new partnership aimed at making inroads into US financial institutions. The collaboration is designed to assist these institutions in accelerating the modernization of their core banking and payment systems in the cloud.The partnership is part of a joint strategy to help financial institutions […]