Blockchain

With strong confidence that its Bitcoin spot ETF will be approved by January 2024, BlackRock has filed an application for a spot ETH ETF. Leading global asset management company BlackRock Inc (NYSE: BLK) says the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve its Bitcoin (BTC) spot ETFs in January 2024, Fox News reported Thursday. According to the report, citing people familiar with the matter, the $9 trillion asset manager is confident that the approval of the ETF is imminent and...

The approved plan allows Celsius to distribute approximately $2 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) and some shares of the new company to users who were unable to withdraw their funds The Celsius bankruptcy plan has been approved. The path is now clear for customers to see some of their funds returned and receive shares in the reorganized company, which will be called NewCo. The Celsius insolvency case, which began last year, has taken a significant step forward with the...

Cathie Wood has announced that Ark Invest will collaborate with 21Shares to introduce a new suite of innovative exchange-traded funds (ETFs). These ETFs are designed to provide investors with diversified exposure to digital assets, including Bitcoin and Ethereum futures contracts and investments in blockchain-related companies. Ark Invest Unveils New Suite of Digital Asset ETFs Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest, in collaboration with 21Shares, is preparing for the debut of a series of...

Some of the products that would utilize Ripple Payments are RocketFuel Pay-In Commerce, RocketFuel Mass Pay-Out and RocketFuel Cross border B2B. Cryptocurrency payment company Ripple Labs has bagged a strategic partnership with RocketFuel, a global crypto payment solutions provider. Ripple and RocketFuel: The Benefits Based on the terms of their agreement, RocketFuel, recognized for its comprehensive range of payment solutions including ACH bank transfers, Bitcoin (BTC), and other...

[PRESS RELEASE – SEATTLE, WA, November 9th, 2023] The move will dramatically accelerate zero-knowledge development by allowing millions of developers worldwide to utilize the technological innovations. RISC Zero, developers of the leading general purpose zero-knowledge (ZK) virtual machine technology, and the team behind Zeth, zkVM and Bonsai, today announced the open-sourcing of three key technologies as public goods for all zero-knowledge cryptography and blockchain...

As the Bitcoin market continues to surprise with its resilience and unexpected surges, investors and enthusiasts eagerly await regulatory developments. In a surprising turn of events, Bitcoin (BTC) price has soared to new heights, reaching an 18-month high and inching closer to the $37,000 mark. The sudden surge caught many market participants off-guard, with traders expressing both excitement and bewilderment at the unexpected strength of the rally. Bitcoin Price Rally and Market...

The Grayscale Chainlink Trust (GLNK) has been trading at 200% premium to the spot price amid the recent LINK price rally. Oracle service provider Chainlink has been in the limelight once again as the LINK price surged to $15 in a phenomenal 98% price surge just over the last 20 days. The recent LINK price rally comes as the institutional demand for the altcoin also skyrockets. The Grayscale Chainlink Trust (GLNK) has witnessed an astounding 200% premium compared to the prevailing LINK...

Following the SEC’s latest filings, there have been mixed reactions, with some favoring the SEC and others supporting Binance. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has stated that Binance’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed against it has no basis in law. The federal regulator revealed this while responding to the motion against it on Wednesday. How the SEC vs Binance Lawsuit Started Earlier in June, the SEC began legal proceedings against Binance. The lawsuit accused...

The entire world of finance (both traditional and crypto) is eagerly waiting for the US SEC to approve spot Bitcoin ETF. Preparations are in top gear as Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest is moments away from launching a new “suite” of exchange-traded funds (ETFs). In line with this ambition, the asset management company has partnered with the world’s largest crypto ETP issuer 21Shares. According to Ark Invest, the suite will open up an array of options to investors who are looking to diversify...

The mere possibility of spot Bitcoin ETF approvals has injected fresh optimism into the crypto market. Bloomberg ETF analysts James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas have outlined a unique opportunity for 12 spot Bitcoin ETF filings to gain regulatory approval from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) within an eight-day window, starting today and extending to November 17. The SEC’s Timely Window The eight-day window for potential approvals comes as a result of the SEC’s extension of...