Bank of England boss: 'Inefficient' Bitcoin ‘not taking off’ as a financial service Andrew Bailey also warned that there is still a risk of 'global shocks' hitting the UK economy Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2024
Regulators are set to decide whether to OK a new bitcoin fund. Here's what investors need to know U.S. regulators are soon expected to decide whether to approve the first bitcoin exchange-traded fund, a development that could thrust the once niche and nerdy corner of the internet even further into the financial mainstream The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2024
‘I do feel bad about this’: Englishman who posed as HyperVerse CEO says sorry to investors who lost millions Exclusive: Stephen Harrison says he was paid to play role of chief executive of the crypto investment scheme but denies having ‘pocketed’ any of the money lost The Guardian - AU · Jan 10, 2024
Stock Markets Diverge Awaiting Inflation Data, Earnings European and Asian stock markets diverged on Wednesday, the eve of key US inflation data and the latest earnings season. International Business Times · Jan 10, 2024
X Confirms SEC Account Was 'Compromised' Following False Bitcoin ETF Approval Tweet The compromise was not due to any breach in the social media platform's systems "but rather due to an unidentified individual obtaining control over a phone number associated with the @SECGov account through a third party." International Business Times · Jan 10, 2024
Asian Markets Drop Again As Traders Prepare For CPI, Earnings Asian markets on Wednesday resumed the losses that have characterised the year so far, following a tepid lead from Wall Street as traders prepare for the release of key inflation data and start of earnings season. International Business Times · Jan 10, 2024
SEC chair denies a bitcoin ETF has been approved, says account on X was ‘compromised’ The confusion came as crypto fans anxiously await the approval of the first bitcoin exchange-traded fund. The ETF would provide a way to invest in bitcoin without having to buy the cryptocurrency outright on an exchange such as Binance or Coinbase. Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 9, 2024
Spot Bitcoin ETF To Start Trading On Thursday: VanEck, Valkyrie Executives Executives from leading firms suggested a potential approval announcement Wednesday, indicating that trading might start as soon as Thursday. International Business Times · Jan 9, 2024
Prelude To Bitcoin ETF Approval? Securities Lawyers Weigh In On SEC Chair's Latest Crypto Warning The SEC has been silent on the proposals but recently began issuing updates on spot Bitcoin ETF filings, amending eight 19b-4 forms detailing rule changes. International Business Times · Jan 9, 2024
Market's High Stakes On SEC's Favorable Bitcoin ETF Decision Drive Bitcoin Surge Bitcoin started the week strong, trading above $46,000 and later surpassing $47,000, marking a more than 6% increase from its Sunday closing price. International Business Times · Jan 9, 2024
What’s Behind the Bitcoin Rally?: The Kiplinger Letter After tumbling in 2022, there was a Bitcoin rally last year. It doubled in 2023, with other forms of cryptocurrency rising even more. Kiplinger · Jan 9, 2024
It Isn't Done Yet: Spot Bitcoin ETF Issuers Receive Additional Comments From SEC The SEC on Monday started publishing notices of filing updates related to spot Bitcoin ETFs, including amendments to eight 19b-4 filings detailing proposed rule changes. International Business Times · Jan 9, 2024
SEC's Response To Bitcoin ETF Filings 'Borderline Unheard Of' As It Races Against Time: Experts While it usually takes days for the agency to provide comments or feedback on the documents, the SEC evaluated the paperwork immediately and provided its feedback within hours Monday. International Business Times · Jan 9, 2024
Lazarus Hacking Group Moves Over $1M In BTC From Crypto Mixer Amid Spot Bitcoin ETF Buzz The Lazarus Group was involved in a third of all crypto exploits and thefts, siphoning off around $600 million in funds in 2023 alone. International Business Times · Jan 9, 2024
International Business Times · Jan 8, 2024 BTC Begins Week With 21-Month High, Eyes On Pending Bitcoin ETF Decision Bitcoin (BTC) surged by almost 7%, reaching above $47,000 on Monday afternoon. This increase coincided with the submission of final S-1 forms to the SEC by hopeful Bitcoin ETF issuers such as BlackRock, Fidelity and Grayscale.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 8, 2024 Morning Mail: crypto promoter arrested in US, more pain for renters, Nasa moon lander ‘anomaly’ HyperVerse crypto promoter facing charges in the US; rental prices expected to rise further across Australia
International Business Times · Jan 8, 2024 Bitcoin Surpasses $45K As Issuers Submit Final S-1 For Spot Bitcoin ETF Bitcoin showed signs of recovery this week by surpassing the $45,000 mark for the first time in 21 months. However, it later retreated and stabilized between the $43,000 and $44,000 price range.
International Business Times · Jan 8, 2024 Spot Bitcoin ETF Fee War Escalates Prior To SEC's Approval Announcement ARK 21 and VanEck's spot Bitcoin ETFs lead with a 0.25% fee, followed by Fidelity at 0.39%, Wisdom Tree at 0.50%, Invesco at 0.59%, Valkyrie at 0.80% and Hashdex at 0.90%.
International Business Times · Jan 8, 2024 ARK, Bitwise Battle For Lowest Bitcoin ETF Fee; No Charge For First 6 Months With the final S-1 forms of some hopeful spot Bitcoin ETF issuers already submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the industry now has an idea of which crypto investment vehicle will offer the lowest fee.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 8, 2024 HyperVerse crypto promoter ‘Bitcoin Rodney’ arrested and charged in US Exclusive: Internal Revenue Service alleges Rodney Burton was part of a network that made ‘fraudulent’ presentations claiming high returns for investors based on crypto-mining operations that did not exist
StockNews.com · Jan 8, 2024 2 ETFs Poised to Ride Emerging Market Waves in 2024 Amid uncertainty surrounding the domestic economy and potential market volatility, investors seeking stability and growth may consider emerging market ETFs like Emerging Markets Internet and Ecommerce ETF (EMQQ) and Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF (VWO). Read more….
International Business Times · Jan 8, 2024 Chance Of SEC Rejecting Bitcoin ETF Down To 5%, Says ETF Analyst Aside from industry experts sharing their forecasts on the possibility of the SEC approving or rejecting spot Bitcoin ETF proposals, the crypto community is also betting on it.
International Business Times · Jan 8, 2024 BlackRock Plans To Let Go Of 600 Employees Ahead Of Imminent Bitcoin ETF Approval Savings from the job cuts would reportedly be utilized for the firm's expansion, particularly in technology investing, as well as in alternative products, away from bonds and stocks.
International Business Times · Jan 8, 2024 VanEck Commits To Long-Term Support For BTC Core Developers If Bitcoin ETF Gets Approved VanEck announced its commitment to support the world's largest crypto asset by market capitalization and its development in the industry by donating $10,000 to Bitcoin core developers.
International Business Times · Jan 8, 2024 BlackRock Expects Official Entry Into Crypto Industry Via Bitcoin ETF On Wednesday: Report Ahead of the deadline for the SEC to make a decision on the spot Bitcoin ETF proposals, former SEC chair Jay Clayton said the "approval is eventually inevitable."