In a new memo, Matt Hougan, Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan offered a detailed analysis of the early adopters of Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) based on 13F filings with the SEC. His insights underscore a significant embrace of Bitcoin ETFs by professional investment firms, heralding a potential shift in the landscape of BTC investments. […]
El Salvador has once again made headlines as it announced its ownership of 5,750 Bitcoin (BTC), which is valued at approximately $353 million based on current market prices, according to Bloomberg. This revelation comes after the National Bitcoin Office launched a tracking website, developed in collaboration with mempool.space, to provide transparency regarding the treasury’s BTC […]
The Oost-Brabant district court in the Netherlands has sentenced Alexey Pertsev, co-developer of Tornado Cash, to 64 months in prison for his involvement in creating and maintaining the crypto mixing tool. The court alleges that Tornado Cash enables “criminal activity and terrorism.” Pertsev, along with two other individuals, developed Tornado Cash, a tool for concealing […]
After five weeks of fleeing the digital asset market, investors are cautiously dipping their toes back in, with Bitcoin (BTC) emerging as the clear favorite. A recent report by CoinShares reveals a net inflow of $130 million into crypto investment products, marking a potential turning point after a period of sustained outflows. US Investors Lead […]
On-chain data shows that stablecoin exchange inflows have seen a sharp drop recently. This could be bearish for the Bitcoin price. Ethereum-Based Stablecoins Have Seen Low Exchange Deposits Recently As CryptoQuant author Axel Adler Jr. pointed out in a post on X, the exchange inflows of Ethereum-based stablecoins have recently dropped below the 90-day average. […]
Toronto-based Bitcoin mining company Bitfarms has announced the termination of its interim president and chief executive officer (CEO), Geoffrey Morphy after he filed a $27 million lawsuit against the company. According to Bloomberg, the lawsuit alleges breach of contract and “wrongful termination” and seeks compensatory and punitive damages. Bitfarm believes the claims are without merit […]
David Bailey, CEO of Bitcoin Magazine, has publicly announced his collaboration with Donald Trump’s campaign to forge a crypto-friendly agenda, potentially shaping future US policy on digital assets. Using the social media platform X, Bailey detailed his direct involvement in crafting a strategic vision for BTC and other cryptocurrencies under a potential Trump administration A […]
Crypto analyst Rekt Capital has dropped a peculiar analysis on when Bitcoin might resume its upward trajectory. According to a post on social media platform X by the popular analyst, Bitcoin could finally exit the “danger zone” in the next two days. This prediction has come amidst speculations on when and whether Bitcoin would continue […]
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a countermotion against Coinbase’s rulemaking petition for the crypto industry. In a brief submitted on May 10, the US regulator argues against Coinbase’s request stating there is no need for creating a regulatory framework for crypto assets in place of existing US securities laws. Coinbase Rulemaking […]
In a notable development highlighting the increasing interest of traditional financial institutions in Bitcoin (BTC), Wells Fargo, the third-largest bank in the United States, has revealed its exposure to spot Bitcoin ETFs. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the regulated index funds in January, allowing institutions like Wells Fargo to invest in the largest […]
Jack Dorsey, the former CEO of Twitter and a well-known figure in the tech and cryptocurrency sectors, recently shared his view that Bitcoin could reach $1 million by 2030. His prediction is part of a broader bullish outlook on the pioneer cryptocurrency, suggesting that its value could continue to climb even after hitting this milestone. […]
Harvest Global Investments, a Chinese fund house and one of the issuers of Hong Kong’s first spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), has confirmed plans to potentially open these funds to mainland Chinese investors through the Hong Kong Stock Connect. This development could vastly expand the investor base and significantly impact the cryptocurrency market […]