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Insiders Say SEC Deems Blackrock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF and Other Applications as Inadequate
30.6.2023
According to a report citing “people familiar with the matter,” the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has allegedly informed Nasdaq and Cboe that Blackrock’s registration for a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) and the multitude of other spot bitcoin ETF applications currently...
Microstrategy Expands Bitcoin Position With $347 Million Investment, Pushing Total Holdings to 152,333 BTC
28.6.2023
Microstrategy has purchased 12,333 more bitcoin for about $347 million, growing its cryptocurrency holdings to 152,333 btc. The Nasdaq-listed software company’s announcement came amid a series of positive developments in the crypto industry. Microstrategy Adds 12,333 Bitcoin to Its Holdings...
Bitcoin and correlations — Examining the relationship between BTC, gold and the Nasdaq
22.6.2023
Bitcoin traders always talk about BTC’s correlation with gold and equities, but how much attention should average investors pay to this discussion?
Valkyrie Funds Joins Race for SEC Approval as It Files Application for Spot Bitcoin ETF
22.6.2023
On Wednesday, Valkyrie Funds, a Tennessee-based asset manager offering a bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund (ETF), a defi fund, and a bitcoin mining industry ETF, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the launch of a spot bitcoin ETF. SEC Flooded With Spot Bitcoin...
BlackRock applies for spot Bitcoin ETF — a US first, if approved
16.6.2023
The investment firm joins a long line of applicants; ARK is among those still waiting to hear from the SEC and Grayscale has appealed its rejection
Hong Kong Welcomes Crypto Exchanges Following SEC Crackdown, Lawmaker Says
15.6.2023
A Hong Kong lawmaker has invited global cryptocurrency exchanges, including the Nasdaq-listed Coinbase, to register in Hong Kong to provide crypto services. “Please feel free to approach me and I am happy to provide any assistance,” the lawmaker noted. Hong Kong Welcomes Crypto Exchanges Hong Kong...
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong: The SEC Told Us ‘Everything Other Than Bitcoin Is a Security’
13.6.2023
Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, the largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, explained how negotiations reached a standstill with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal, Armstrong detailed the changes in how the SEC approached...
Alabama Securities Regulator Issues Show Cause Order to Coinbase, Joined by 9 Other States, Over Unregistered Securities
6.6.2023
After Coinbase was sued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Alabama Securities Commission (ASC) filed a show cause order against Coinbase and directed the company to show cause on why the firm should not cease and desist from selling unregistered securities in the state....
Cleanspark Bolsters Hashrate With $40.5M Purchase of 12,500 Bitcoin Miners
1.6.2023
On June 1, 2023, Cleanspark, a publicly-traded bitcoin mining company, declared the acquisition of 12,500 Antminer S19 XP bitcoin miners for $40.5 million. The purchase is expected to raise Cleanspark’s hashrate by an extra 1.76 exahash per second (EH/s). Acquisition to Boost Cleanspark’s...
Blockchain-Based Render Network's Token Tracks Tech Stocks as Broader Crypto Market Decouples
30.5.2023
RNDR has been a good high beta Nasdaq play in recent weeks, one portfolio manager noted
Crypto Exchange Coincheck's Nasdaq Listing Could Be Delayed Again
25.5.2023
A merger with Thunder Bridge Capital may not be completed by a July 2 deadline, potentially causing a further year's delay
Bitcoin’s Declining Correlation With Stocks Revives Its Appeal for Investors: K33 Research
24.5.2023
The correlation of BTC’s price with the NASDAQ index has fallen to 17-month lows, making the asset attractive again for portfolio diversification, crypto research firm K33 noted
146 Top Executives Urge Biden to Prevent US Default — Warns of ‘Disastrous Consequences’
18.5.2023
Top executives from 146 major companies in the U.S. — including Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Nasdaq, and Pfizer — have urged President Joe Biden and congressional leaders to act swiftly to prevent the U.S. from defaulting on its debt, which could occur as early as June 1. They warned...
Long-Term Bitcoin Holders Boost Their Stash as BTC Prices Decouple From Nasdaq
11.5.2023
Long-term holder wallets are witnessing net accumulation at the fastest pace since October 2021
Warren Buffett dumps $13.3B in stocks — A warning sign for Bitcoin and risk-assets?
9.5.2023
The "Oracle of Omaha" has increased Berkshire Hathaway's cash holdings by $2 billion in Q1, signaling his decreasing confidence in risk-assets
Crypto Exchange Coinbase Faces Legal Action Over Biometric Data Collection
4.5.2023
The Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has been accused of “wrongfully” profiting from its users’ facial and fingerprint scans. “Coinbase collects, stores, possesses, otherwise obtains, uses, and disseminates its users’ biometric data to, amongst other things, further enhance...
Coinbase officers, board members face suit over alleged insider trading during listing
2.5.2023
The suit charges the alleged inside traders saved over $1 billion by selling their shares when the company went public, despite knowing they would lose value
Advisors: Here’s What the Dot Com Bubble Can Teach Us About Crypto Investing
20.4.2023
Investors in the crypto markets may be prone to irrational thinking when bullishness sets in, but advisors can offer a balanced and rational investment strategy that counters the hype
Crypto Industry Report: BTC Beats Nasdaq Index and Gold in Q1, Liquid Staking Governance Tokens up by 210%
20.4.2023
According to the latest Coingecko crypto industry report, during the first quarter of 2023, bitcoin became the best-performing asset after it saw its U.S. dollar value go up from just under $17,000 observed on Dec. 31, 2022, to just over $28,000 by March 31, 2023. The report attributes the crypto...
Valuations and M&A Show Things Aren’t So Bad for Crypto
19.4.2023
Two aspects of the crypto word, blockchain tech companies and exchanges and crypto miners, reveal that M&A activity is strong and that crypto-related companies have converged with the rest of tech, a sign that the digital-asset industry is maturing