Blockchain

The revised spot Bitcoin ETF proposal from BlackRock provides access to banks, allowing them participate via broker-dealers. Giant asset manager BlackRock Inc (NYSE: BLK) has submitted a revised version of its application for its iShares spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The revised application modifies BlackRock’s ETF, making it easier for Wall Street banks to participate. If approved, BlackRock’s ETF will allow...

S&P Global Ratings senior analyst Lapo Guadagnuolo believes that the growth of stablecoins does not mean that they are immune to risk factors. The S&P Global Ratings introduced a stability assessment for stablecoins on Tuesday. According to S&P Global, the idea is to determine how truly “stable” the coins are in maintaining their pegs to whatever fiat they are tied to. In total, the producer of the S&P 500 assessed eight stablecoins. They include Dai (DAI), Gemini (GUSD),...

Reacting to Coinbase’s announcement, BONK quickly took to its heels, gaining nearly 8% in value to reach $0.00001132. Solana-based memecoin Bonk (BONK) is set to be listed on Coinbase, a major US-based cryptocurrency exchange. This was revealed in an announcement by the exchange on Wednesday as it unveiled its listing roadmap via a blog post. According to Coinbase’s statement, it will henceforth use blogposts such as the latest one, to announce every asset listing decision. This is aimed...

VanEck analysts correlate Trump’s predicted victory with a global backlash against what they term an “anti-growth agenda”. In a recent report, analysts at investment firm VanEck, Matthew Sigel and Patrick Bush, predicted that former US President Donald Trump’s likely return to the White House will spark a Bitcoin (BTC) rally, boosting its price to $100,000 by December 2024 atop a market capitalization of roughly $2 trillion. The analysts’ prediction comes on the heels of the recent...

BlackRock’s recent app update indicates their engagement with the SEC led by Gary Gensler on Dec. 11, marking the third meeting in a series held over the past few weeks. BlackRock Inc (NYSE: BLK) has implemented structural modifications in its application to launch a spot Bitcoin ETF in the US. The updated filing allows Wall Street banks to generate new shares in the fund using fiat currencies, expanding beyond cryptocurrencies. To participate, banks must acquire authorized participant...

The new NFT collection will give users a chance to own an actual piece of the Trump mugshot suit and tie, and access to dinner at his resort. Former United States president Donald Trump has unveiled a new non-fungible token (NFT) collection for $99, called the “Mugshot Edition”. The collection references the billionaire businessman’s legal issues, allowing Trump to monetize the problem. As part of a new sale of “digital trading cards” NFT collection he launched late last year, Trump is...

Coinbase has announced the listing of SEAM, the governance token of Seamless Protocol, a decentralized lending and borrowing platform on Base layer 2 blockchain. This listing marks a significant milestone as SEAM becomes the first Base Layer 2 token featured on Coinbase. SEAM Token Lists on Coinbase In conjunction with the Coinbase listing, Seamless Protocol has unveiled plans for an airdrop of 400,000 SEAM tokens. Eligible recipients can expect to receive their SEAM tokens...

The newly launched ORBS guide on StakingRewards provides token holders access to robust analytics for optimizing staking strategies. The customizable dashboards offer at-a-glance visibility into key metrics. StakingRewards, a leading staking information platform, has published a comprehensive guide catering specifically to ORBS token holders interested in staking on the Orbs blockchain network. The newly released guide offers useful metrics, comparisons, and tutorials to inform and assist...

Binance says it has agreed to a robust monitorship for its compliance and sanctions control programs. Popular crypto exchange Binance has revealed that it has made significant progress with regulators. This follows after its recent run-in with regulatory bodies such as the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the (CFTC). In a Tuesday blog post, the exchange acknowledged that it may have done things a bit wrongly in the past. That is, it may have not considered how quickly it was...

Several companies are anticipating the changes expected from the Bitcoin halving next year and have pumped in more mining investments. The Bitcoin mining industry has consistently picked up steam over the last few months. According to a report from Bitcoin mining consultancy and PR firm BlocksBridge Consulting, Bitcoin miner investment commitments have crossed $1.2 billion year-to-date. In its Miner Weekly report, BlocksBridge Consulting notes that since the year began, twelve public...