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VanEck Files Amended Application for Bitcoin ETF with SEC
30.10.2023
New York-based asset management firm VanEck has taken a significant step towards launching a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) by submitting an amended application to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In a notable departure from the strategies followed by other...
VanEck amends application for spot Bitcoin ETF
29.10.2023
VanEck joins the group of asset managers updating applications for a spot Bitcoin ETF in the United States
Billionaire Mark Cuban: Crypto Needs a ‘Grandma-Friendly’ App to Thrive – Here’s the Latest
29.10.2023
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban has stressed the need for a “grandma-friendly” crypto application that would attract widespread adoption. In a recent episode of Wired’s “Tech Support,” Cuban, known for his role on “Shark Tank” and as the owner of...
Mark Cuban Explains What Crypto’s Really About — Says It’s Missing Application ‘Grandma Really Wants to Use’
29.10.2023
Mark Cuban, a Shark Tank investor and the owner of the NBA team Dallas Mavericks, has shared what he thinks crypto is really about. “Crypto is still waiting for its Instagram moment,” the billionaire said, noting that “What crypto is missing is that one application that grandma...
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Challenges SEC’s Actions in LBRY Case
28.10.2023
Hester Peirce , a commissioner at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has expressed her strong disapproval of the agency’s handling of charges against cryptocurrency startup LBRY. In a statement released on Friday, Peirce, known for her favorable stance towards the crypto industry...
SEC Chair Gensler Keeps Quiet on Bitcoin ETF Plans After Grayscale Ruling – Here’s the Latest
26.10.2023
Despite tremendous pressure to approve a spot Bitcoin ETF for trading on public markets, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman Gary Gensler refuses to discuss his agency’s next steps. On Monday, the SEC received an order from the Court of Appeals to review Grayscale’s...
Zero-Knowledge WaaS a Prospective Standard Configuration for Web3 Application-Layer Products — Pengyu Wang
26.10.2023
According to Pengyu Wang, the founder of Particle Network, developer solutions known as zero-knowledge wallet-as-a-service (ZK-WaaS) embody Web3 principles and “are highly performant” which in turn makes them “an evergreen solution that will become the industry...
Hashdex sits down with SEC over spot Bitcoin ETF application
25.10.2023
Asset manager Hashdex recently met with the U.S. SEC to address the regulator's concerns over its application for a spot Bitcoin ETF
SEC Ordered to Re-Evaluate Grayscale’s Bitcoin ETF Conversion With Court Mandate
23.10.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) once again holds the reins when it comes to evaluating Grayscale’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application. On October 23, 2023, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit delivered a directive, compelling the SEC to take...
Spot Bitcoin ETF Application Approvals Likely By January 10th, JPMorgan Argues – How High Can the BTC Price Pump in 2024?
20.10.2023
The US Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) recent decision not to appeal a ruling that went against them in the Grayscale case brings the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the US closer, JPMorgan argued in a research report released earlier this week.
The first approvals are likely to come...
Fidelity Submits Updated Spot Bitcoin ETF Application
19.10.2023
Fidelity has submitted an updated proposal for a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The asset manager joins other applicants in continued efforts to address regulatory concerns that have stood in the way of approving the investment product....
Fidelity Submits Revised Application for Bitcoin ETF Amid Increasing Confidence Regarding Approval
18.10.2023
Fidelity Investments, one of the world's largest asset management firms, has filed an amendment application to its proposed spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
In a Wednesday post on X (formerly Twitter), Bloomberg senior...
Amidst Controversy, Telegram Will Keep Hamas’ Channels Open
15.10.2023
Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of Telegram, has explained that Hamas’ communication channel in the application will keep operating. Durov’s statements come after Telegram faced widespread backlash for allowing the Palestinian group to keep posting war-related content on its network. Durov...
Deadline for SEC Appeal Against Grayscale’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Ruling Expires
14.10.2023
The U.S. securities regulator has apparently missed a deadline to appeal a court ruling against its rejection of Grayscale’s spot bitcoin ETF application. Media reports, quoting sources familiar with the matter, unveiled ahead of the deadline that the agency was not planning to appeal the decision...
The Agenda podcast predicts the future of crypto and talks adoption
4.10.2023
On Episode 20 of The Agenda, hosts Ray Salmond and Jonathan DeYoung interview each other about their blockchain journeys, the future of crypto and more
Invesco and Galaxy Pursue Spot Ether ETF Application
30.9.2023
Invesco and Galaxy Digital aim to introduce a spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETF) as more and more asset managers continue to explore digital asset products.
In a Friday post on X (formerly Twitter), Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart revealed that the two asset managers have filed...
Invesco Galaxy applies for Ether spot ETF
29.9.2023
Investment firms Invesco and Galaxy Digital allegedly filed for a spot Ethereum ETF with the U.S. SEC on Sept. 29
Cricket World Cup to feature Web3 fan app as ICC taps into NEAR blockchain
27.9.2023
The International Cricket Council will leverage NEAR's Blockchain Operating System to power a Web3 fan engagement app during 2023 Cricket World Cup in India
Google paves way for AI-produced content with new policy
27.9.2023
A subtle change to the description of Google Search’s helpful content system could very well be the beginning of a new era of content distribution on the internet. Something to be embraced or a pause for thought?
Web3’s resilience amidst the bear market: A promising horizon awaits
27.9.2023
In the bear market's quiet, there is ample room for ideation, innovation and the laying of a foundation that will not just withstand, but thrive, in the subsequent bull market