U.S SEC Chair Gary Gensler Speaks Up on Spot Bitcoin ETF Decision
Explaining the SEC’s stance change on bitcoin ETFs was a tough assignment for Gensler. Things “have changed,” he said, during an interview with CNBC.Commenting on the reasons for the SEC’s…
Bitcoin ETF: Better Than Buying Bitcoin?
A Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) made its long-awaited debut in the U.S on October 19, 2021, marking a watershed moment for the cryptocurrency industry. Offered by ProShares, the fund trades…
Hackers discover new way to access your Google accounts without a password. See how.
‘Exploit enables continuous access to Google services, even after a user’s password is reset,’ researcher warns Security researchers have uncovered a hack that allows cyber criminals to gain access to…
Bitwise to Donate 10% of Bitcoin ETF Profits to BTC Open-Source Development.
Bitwise plans to direct earnings from its Bitcoin ETF to Brink, OpenSats, and Human Rights Foundation.Bitwise, the manager of a cryptocurrency index fund, has disclosed its commitment to contribute 10%…
Terra Founder Do Kwon Requests Trial Delay Amid Extradition Uncertainty.
Kwon’s legal representatives expect slower extradition proceedings in Montenegro, delaying their arrival in the U.S. until Feb/Mar.The legal counsel for Do Kwon, the former CEO of Terra, has requested a…
South Korea Maintains Stance Against Crypto ETFs Despite US Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval.
According to the FSC, South Korea maintains strict regulations on crypto to stabilize the financial market and protect investors.In the wake of the recent approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund…
Senator Elizabeth Warren Criticizes SEC’s Approval of Bitcoin ETFs
She stresses that the crypto industry must adhere to fundamental AML regulations. The senator has been pushing her Digital Asset Anti-Money Laundering Act.A member of the Senate Banking Committee and…
U.S. Inflation Hits 3.4% in December 2023, Sparks Rate Cut Speculation.
Clues about the Fed’s impending interest rate decision may be found in today’s CPI statistics.Keeping mostly in line with market estimates, inflation rose 0.3% in December.U.S. inflation increased to 3.4%…
Coinbase and Yellow Card Join Forces for Crypto Expansion in Africa.
Coinbase will integrate Yellow Card’s payment rails in Africa.The crypto exchange said that Africa is “by far” the youngest continent.Coinbase has teamed up with Africa’s Yellow Card to launch its…
Bitcoin ETF Volumes Top $4 Billion With 700,000 Trades on Day 1
The first day of trading for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds has been extremely active with billions of dollars in volume and hundreds of thousands of trades.All told, there were 700,000…