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Grayscale and NYSE Arca apply to convert Ethereum trust into ETF
3.10.2023
Grayscale is furthering its commitment to bringing a transparent ecosystem to the community. It is doing so by partnering with NYSE Arca. Both have submitted an application to the SEC, that is, the US Securities and Exchange Commission, requesting a conversion of Grayscale Ethereum Trust (OTCQX:...
Grayscale Moves to Convert Ethereum Trust to Spot ETF Amid Surge in ETH Futures ETF Launches
2.10.2023
Grayscale Investments, the largest digital asset fund manager by assets under management (AUM), has filed to convert its Ethereum Trust into a spot ether exchange-traded fund (ETF). The news follows ether futures ETFs from Vaneck, Bitwise, and Proshares launching on Monday. Grayscale’s...
Grayscale submits SEC filing to convert Ethereum Trust to spot ETF
2.10.2023
Grayscale has filed an application with the U.S. SEC to convert its Ethereum Trust to a spot Ethereum ETF
Grayscale Moves to Convert Its Ethereum Trust to a Spot ETH ETF
2.10.2023
Its the largest ether trust in the world with $5B in AUM
GBTC Price as Likelihood of Bitcoin ETF Grows Larger
29.9.2023
The recent federal judge's rulings overturning the SEC's rejection of Grayscale's application to convert its Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into an ETF have indeed increased the likelihood of a spot Bitcoin ETF approval by the SEC.
The judge's decision highlighted the SEC's failure to provide a clear...
Ripple Backs Out of Fortress Trust Acquisiton, Citing Change in Strategy
28.9.2023
In a surprising turn of events, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced today that the financial technology firm will not proceed with its previously planned acquisition of Fortress Trust, a Nevada-licensed financial services provider.
The decision comes just 20 days after the initial announcement...
Ripple Retracts Acquisition Plans for Fortress Trust
28.9.2023
Following the letter of intent to acquire Fortress Trust, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced the company has decided “not to move forward with an outright acquisition.” Garlinghouse didn’t cite specific reasons for dropping the deal but said Ripple planned to remain an investor...
Ripple Cancels Plan to Buy Fortress Trust
28.9.2023
"While this outcome is different from what was originally planned, we’ll continue to support them and hope to work together in the future," said CEO Brad Garlinghouse
Crypto for Advisors: AI - Friend or Foe to the Advisor?
28.9.2023
Jordi Visser from Weiss Multi-Strategy Advisers discusses the impact AI could have on investing and what to watch out for
Binance exit aftershock: Can one resignation tip the crypto trust scales?
25.9.2023
The announcement of yet another top figure departing Binance coincided with an increased outflow of funds from the crypto platform. But can one executive resignation really have such an impact?
Hong Kong Regulator Says Crypto Firms Claiming to Be Banks Are in Contravention of Banking Ordinance
21.9.2023
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority said on Sept. 10 that crypto firms presenting themselves as banks are in contravention of the region’s Banking Ordinance. The HKMA argued such descriptions “may mislead members of the public into believing that those crypto firms” are financial...
Grayscale Files With SEC for Ethereum Futures ETF on NYSE Arca
20.9.2023
The largest digital asset manager, Grayscale Investments, filed paperwork with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on September 19 for a new exchange-traded fund dedicated to ethereum (ETH) futures. The Grayscale Ethereum Futures Trust will hold ethereum futures contracts for...
Prime Trust Crypto Custodian Signals Potential Layoffs for 62 Employees – Is the Bear Market to Blame?
20.9.2023
Now-bankrupt crypto custodian Prime Trust has notified employees of potential layoffs affecting 62 individuals within the next two months, according to Nevada's Department of Employment, Training & Rehabilitation.
This news comes shortly after the company made significant workforce reductions...
Crypto Custodian Prime Trust Warns It May Lay Off 62 Employees, Nevada Records Show
19.9.2023
The company filed for bankruptcy in August
AX1 Unveils Comprehensive Research on the Web3 Landscape
18.9.2023
PRESS RELEASE. In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the crypto industry stands as a beacon of innovation and opportunities. AX1 takes a deep dive into this dynamic world, focusing on the pivotal role of Trust Wallet in the DeFi and DEX sectors. The research offers a rounded perspective on...
BitGo, Swan unveil plans for Bitcoin-only trust company
15.9.2023
The trust company targets institutional investors in the United States as asset managers line up for a spot Bitcoin ETF
BitGo, Swan to Form Bitcoin-Only Trust Company
15.9.2023
"It's important to us to build a custodian without the risks of securing many altcoins within the same trust company as bitcoin," Cory Klippsten, CEO of Swan, said
Crypto Theft from Fortress Trust Traced Back to Phishing Attack on Cloud Vendor
15.9.2023
Fortress Trust's recent disclosure of a cryptocurrency theft totaling nearly $15 million has shed light on a complex situation involving a third-party vendor and a phishing attack.
The vendor has now been identified as ReTool, a reputable San Francisco-based company serving Fortune 500 clients....
All I Had Was a ‘Simple Calculator’ — Former Mt Gox CEO Draws Parallels With Bankman-Fried’s Journey
14.9.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of FTX, has been denied temporary release from prison after his legal team complained about his ability to prep for trial and his laptop’s alleged lack of internet access. On Tuesday, the former CEO of Mt Gox, Mark Karpeles, shared his experience after he...
Phishing Attack on Cloud Provider With Fortune 500 Clients Led to $15M Crypto Theft From Fortress Trust
13.9.2023
A phishing attack on Retool led to the theft, which helped spur Fortress Trust’s agreement to sell itself to Ripple, sources said