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26 Jan 2024

FTX Sell Off $1 Billion Worth of GBTC ETF Shares

FTX has sold $1 billion of shares from the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), marking a big move in the cryptocurrency industry. This significant transaction is considered a noteworthy element that may lessen the selling pressure on Bitcoin and change the market’s dynamics. FTX sold

Elena Marsh3 min
Regulation
18 Jan 2024

Ether Likely to Eclipse Bitcoin in Mid Term Performance – Report

In the latest market analysis from QCP Capital, Ethereum’s native cryptocurrency, Ether (ETH), is projected to surpass Bitcoin (BTC) in terms of performance in the medium term. This forecast is largely driven by the growing anticipation around the potential approval of spot Ether

Tomas Reiner2 min
Regulation
17 Jan 2024

March Trial Set for Former Terraform Labs Chief Do Kwon After Initial Delay

The jury trial for Do Kwon, the former CEO of Terraform Labs, has been postponed to March. Kwon, who was charged by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in February following the collapse of the algorithmic stablecoin Terra USD, was initially set to face trial on January

Priya Nandan3 min
Regulation
16 Jan 2024

SEC’s BTC ETF Approval Gets Mixed Reviews, Criticism Pours in

There has been a surge of opposition and inconsistencies after U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler’s recent approval of Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). Amid the welcoming moves that led to a major step toward the popular cryptocurrency’s accepta

Priya Nandan3 min
Regulation
7 Jan 2024

Experts Analysis Put BTC ETF Approval at 90%, SEC Maintains

Industry insiders estimate that there is a 90% chance that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve a Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), which is highly anticipated by the cryptocurrency community as they await a possible breakthrough. This decisio

Tomas Reiner2 min
Regulation
2 Jan 2024

China Unveils Rise in Crypto-Based Bribery in Latest Reports

China is grappling with an increase in bribery and corruption cases linked to cryptocurrencies, according to recent reports from local media. The use of digital currencies, such as Bitcoin, in illicit financial activities has raised significant concerns. This reflects a new chapt

Priya Nandan2 min
Regulation
28 Dec 2023

Spot BTC ETF Gains More Expectations, Cryptocurrency Community Responds

With January 10 drawing near, the cryptocurrency community eagerly awaits the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) much-anticipated ruling on the Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB). Expectations are rising due to the possibility of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs

Tomas Reiner3 min
Regulation
28 Dec 2023

Bitzlato Announces Withdrawal Suspension in Wake of Asset Seizure

Bitzlato, a cryptocurrency exchange with links to Russia, has recently announced a temporary suspension of specific withdrawal requests, effective from December 27. This decision comes despite the platform’s claim of partially recovering its funds, following a seizure of its asse

Priya Nandan2 min
Regulation
23 Dec 2023

BlackRock Positions for Bitcoin ETF Launch with Initial Seed Investment

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, is preparing to seed its Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) with a $3 million investment next week. This step is seen as paving the way for the anticipated regulatory approval of the ETF, marking a significant development in the integ

Tomas Reiner2 min