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First Mover Americas: Back in the Green

The crypto market saw gains following BlackRock's involvement in asset tokenization.

Binance faced charges of tax evasion in Nigeria, impacting its executives and operations. [ more ]

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Cryptocurrency

BlackRock Seeing Only 'A Little Bit' Demand for Ethereum from Clients, Says Head of Digital Assets

Bitcoin is the primary focus for BlackRock clients, with Ethereum having less interest.

BlackRock's clients show very little demand for other crypto assets besides Bitcoin and Ethereum. [ more ]

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BlackRock's Robert Mitchnick: Bitcoin Is "Overwhelmingly" The Number One Priority For Clients

Bitcoin is the top priority for BlackRock's clients with minimal interest in other cryptocurrencies

BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF $IBIT has been one of the most successful ETF launches with continuous net inflows. [ more ]

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Cryptocurrency

BlackRock Wants to Follow Bitcoin ETF With an Ethereum ETF. Marketing It Might Not Be So Simple

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink is considering launching an Ethereum-backed ETF, following the success of the firm's bitcoin ETF.

Selling an Ethereum ETF could be challenging as investors may already have exposure to bitcoin through the first ETF.

Bitcoin is seen as a potent diversifier in investment portfolios due to its price history and potential for boosting risk-adjusted returns. [ more ]

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Ether Jumps Over $2.4K as Traders Bet on Possible Ether ETF Next

Ether and native tokens of applications built on Ethereum surged as traders anticipate the proposal of an ether exchange-traded fund (ETF).

BlackRock has filed an S-1 form with the SEC for its iShares Ethereum Trust, a spot ether ETF. [ more ]

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3 days ago

Cryptocurrency

Cathie Wood Says Ether ETF Filings Were Approved Because Crypto Is an Election Issue

Key documents for ether ETF approved unexpectedly due to crypto becoming an election issue. [ more ]

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First Spot Bitcoin ETF to Launch in Australia in 2024: Bloomberg

ASX to approve Australia's first spot Bitcoin ETFs by 2024, following US and Hong Kong's approvals. [ more ]

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Bitcoin ETFs permitted by the US SEC in crypto market boost DW 01/10/2024

SEC approves US-listed bitcoin ETFs

11 ETFs to list on leading exchanges

Decision does not endorse bitcoin [ more ]

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Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin ETFs Win SEC Approval, Bringing Easier Access to Biggest Cryptocurrency

U.S. regulators have approved bitcoin ETFs, allowing broader access to the cryptocurrency.

The approval follows a court ruling that the SEC was 'arbitrary and capricious' in rejecting a previous bitcoin ETF proposal. [ more ]

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Cryptocurrency

What investors need to know about a bitcoin exchange-traded fund

U.S. regulators are soon expected to decide on the approval of the first bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).

The approval of a bitcoin ETF could bring more mainstream investors into the cryptocurrency market. [ more ]

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Cryptocurrency

Jim Cramer Now Says Bitcoin is 'Topping Out'

Bitcoin may be topping out according to Jim Cramer, signaling a possible downturn.

Cramer has been historically bearish on bitcoin and his picks tend to move in the opposite direction. [ more ]

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5 days ago

Cryptocurrency

Ethereum Meme Coins PEPE, MOG Hit Lifetime Highs on Ether ETF Filing Approvals

Two Ethereum-based tokens, PEPE and MOG, experienced significant price surges after U.S. ether ETF filings were approved, considered as beta bets by traders. [ more ]

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Cryptocurrency

Ether Market Cap Adds Close to an Entire Solana Blockchain in a Single Day

Ether's market value surged by $70 billion, nearing SOL's $80 billion, with analysts forecasting a widening gap favoring ETH over rivals. [ more ]

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Bitcoin consolidates above $71,000 - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Bitcoin and Ethereum prices surged due to revised SEC ETF approval predictions, leading to liquidations and increased futures activities. [ more ]

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3 months ago

Cryptocurrency

Ether Traders Target $3.5K as ETH Jumps on ETF Expectations

Ethereum broke above $2,700 for the first time since May 2022.

There is bullish sentiment and buying interest in Ethereum, driven by potential ETF approval and the introduction of regulated ether products with yearly rewards. [ more ]

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3 months ago

Cryptocurrency

Ether Tops $2.4K as Cathie Wood's Ark, 21Shares Amend Spot ETH ETF Filing

Ethereum's native token ether (ETH) jumped above $2,400 to a two-week high after Ark Invest and 21Shares amended their spot ETH ETF filing.

The updated filing brings the ETF more in line with spot bitcoin ETFs approved by regulators last month. [ more ]

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3 months ago

Cryptocurrency

What could happen to ETF this year?

The SEC could approve the Ethereum Spot ETF by 2024, marking the second cryptocurrency listing on the New York exchange.

The approval of the Ethereum ETF is expected to boost Ethereum's price and generate renewed investor interest. [ more ]

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Cryptocurrency

SOL, XPR Could Be Possible Candidates for ETFs, Standard Chartered Says

Standard Chartered predicts Solana and Ripple's XRP as potential future spot ETF contenders by 2025. [ more ]

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First Mover Americas: BTC, ETH Consolidate Ahead of Ether ETF Decision

Bitcoin and Ether price consolidation ahead of SEC decisions on ETF applications. [ more ]

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Bitcoin, Ether in Stasis as SEC ETF Decision Looms, Nvidia Hits Record High

Bitcoin and Ether maintain gains ahead of SEC's decision on ETF.

Grayscale Ethereum Trust's discount suggests high probability of ETF approval. [ more ]

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Cryptocurrency

Fidelity Drops Staking Plans in Updated Ether ETF Filing

Fidelity will not stake ether in its proposed spot ETF. [ more ]

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Ether Jumps 10% to $3.4K After Bloomberg Ups Odds of Spot ETF Approval

The price of ETH surged over 10% due to increased optimism of SEC approving spot ETH ETFs. [ more ]

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BlackRock's Fink Says an Ether ETF Is Possible Even if ETH Is a Security

An ether ETF might still be possible even if the SEC deems it a security, according to BlackRock CEO Larry Fink.

Fink expressed optimism about the potential for listing an ETF that holds Ethereum's ether, despite regulatory scrutiny. [ more ]

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Cryptocurrency

Ethereum ETF Approval Could Spur 60% Rally as ETH Buying Increases

Approval of spot ETH ETFs in the U.S. may lead to a substantial increase in ETH value like seen with bitcoin ETFs. [ more ]

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Cryptocurrency

Ether, Bitcoin Open Asia Trading Week Flat as ETH ETF Decision, Nvidia Earnings Loom

Traders are closely monitoring the ETH ETF decision and Nvidia earnings this week. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

Cryptocurrency

The future of Bitcoin: $63 million enters into immediate trading funds

Bitcoin breaches $63,000 mark with increased trading volume; Grayscale records significant inflows; emergence of Bitcoin ETFs driving demand and liquidity. [ more ]

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Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin ETF Slowdown Is a Short-Term Pause Not the Beginning of a Negative Trend: Bernstein

Bitcoin ETF slowdown is temporary, with high price expectations for 2025.

Bitcoin mining cycle remains healthy post-halving. [ more ]

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Blackrock Bitcoin ETF Enters Top 10 for Longest Inflows

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, has entered the top 10 ETFs in terms of maintaining a streak of daily investment inflows. [ more ]

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BlackRock Releases Bitcoin Education Series

BlackRock launches education initiative on Bitcoin and spot Bitcoin ETF. [ more ]

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Bitcoin price rise: a look at possible causes

Increased trader activity post-ETF inflows contributed to Bitcoin's price surge.

Investor expectations about the economy and cost of capital play significant roles in Bitcoin's growth. [ more ]

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Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Becomes More Volatile Than Ether as Halving Approaches

Bitcoin's volatility surpassed Ether's, driven by ETF inflows and impending halving.

The spread between BTC and ETH's 30-day historical volatility indices widened significantly. [ more ]

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4 weeks ago

Cryptocurrency

Grayscale's Bitcoin ETF Sees First Inflow After Billions Lost Since January

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) saw net inflows after months of outflows. [ more ]

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Grayscale Reveals 0.15% Fees For Its Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF

Grayscale's Bitcoin Mini Trust offers a lower fee option for GBTC investors at 0.15%. [ more ]

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Nvidia is too overbought, invest in this AI ETF instead

Robo Global Robotics and Automation Index ETF (ROBO) is considered a better investment opportunity over Nvidia due to its diversified exposure to AI, robotics, and automation technologies. [ more ]

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Cryptocurrency

Ether Rallies to $3.6K as Bitcoin Holds Steady at $71K

Ether outperformed CoinDesk 20 Index in early trading hours in East Asia.

Market interest in DeFi protocol Ethena contributed to Ether's rally. [ more ]

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Cryptocurrency

BlackRock Files Application for Spot Ether ETF

BlackRock has filed a form to issue a spot ether (ETH) exchange-traded fund.

The price of ether jumped nearly 2% on the news.

BlackRock is also seeking to list a bitcoin ETF.

BlackRock's CEO, Larry Fink, has expressed support for the crypto sector. [ more ]

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Cryptocurrency

Coinbase Gets Another Upgrade, This Time at Raymond James, as Bears Capitulate

Raymond James upgraded Coinbase shares from underperform to market perform due to positive impact of spot bitcoin ETF flows.

Goldman Sachs also revised its negative rating last week, upgrading COIN shares to neutral from sell. [ more ]

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VanEck Commits to Donating 5% of Spot ETF Profits Over a Decade to Bitcoin Core Developers

VanEck has committed to donating 5% of profits from their proposed Bitcoin Spot ETF to support Bitcoin Core developers for over a decade.

They have already made an initial $10,000 donation to Brink, an independent nonprofit supporting open-source Bitcoin development. [ more ]

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Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin-Related Companies Show Pre-Market Gains as BTC Nears $46K

Shares of prominent bitcoin-adjacent companies rose in pre-market trading on Tuesday as the world's largest cryptocurrency started 2024 by surpassing $45,000 for the first time in 21 months.

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Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin ETF Approval Tipped to Be 'Sell The News' Event: CryptoQuant

Bitcoin (BTC) is expected to correct to as low as $32,000 next month following the potential approval of a spot ETF, according to data provider CryptoQuant.

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Cryptocurrency

Why Are Pros Craving a Spot Bitcoin ETF?

The market assigns a high probability of around 90% for the approval of a spot bitcoin ETF by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Spot-based bitcoin ETFs have advantages over futures-based ETFs, including avoiding high roll costs and allowing for the full performance benefits of holding bitcoin. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Surges 150% This Year, Hits $42,000 As Spot ETF Excitement Builds

Bitcoin's value has surged over 150% this year, reaching over $42,000.

Speculation about the approval of a Bitcoin spot ETF in the United States is contributing to its surge. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Rally to $42K Fueled by 'Panic Buying,' Pushes Crypto Market Cap Over $1.5T

Bitcoin hits a fresh yearly high of $42,000, pushing total crypto market capitalization over $1.5 trillion.

Factors contributing to the rally include expectations of lower interest rates, anticipation for a spot bitcoin ETF, and panic buying. [ more ]

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Spot Bitcoin ETF: Why this time is different

If a spot Bitcoin ETF is approved by the SEC, it could be a major milestone for digital assets and provide institutional investors an easy way to get exposure to Bitcoin.

Analysts believe that a spot Bitcoin ETF approval could spark a demand shock in the market and potentially lead to a new crypto bull market.

The involvement of BlackRock and a court ruling requiring the SEC to revisit a previous rejection of Grayscale's application have increased the likelihood of an approval to 90%. [ more ]

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Scaramucci: Spot ETF Will Help Wall Street's Salesforce Drive Billions Into Bitcoin

A Bitcoin ETF approved by the federal government could unleash a salesforce tsunami, channeling billions into the cryptocurrency.

Wall Street's marketing machinery is underappreciated and would play a significant role in promoting Bitcoin through an ETF.

The approval of a Bitcoin ETF could attract a diverse cross-section of investors, including traditional brokers and money managers. [ more ]

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First Mover Americas: Demand for Bitcoin Futures ETF BITO Ramps Up

ProShares' Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) reached a record high of $1.47 billion in assets under management, indicating renewed institutional demand for bitcoin.

Grayscale is updating the trust agreement for the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) in anticipation of a change to a spot bitcoin ETF and to level the playing field for other applicants.

ARK Invest sold Coinbase stock and bought shares in Robinhood and SoFi Technologies. [ more ]

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