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John E Deaton – a US attorney who represents thousands of Ripple investors in the lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) – launched another bashing manifest towards the agency’s Chairman – Gary Gensler. The latter has been criticized for his negative approach to the cryptocurrency industry, with some arguing that the Commission’s stance could push talent outside the States. Gensler Must Go Deaton took it to X (Twitter) to claim that the Chairman of...

Grayscale, the company behind the world’s largest crypto funds, has now moved to convert its Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE) into a spot Ethereum (ETH) ETF. Since the announcement, shares for ETHE have shot up 2.71% on the day. Grayscale’s Pivot to Ethereum Per a press release shared by Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnhenshein, the conversion to an ETF would mark the “final stage” of the Ethereum Trust’s planned lifecycle since launching in March 2019. “At Grayscale, our unwavering...

JPMorgan Chase & Co. recently raised its Sphere Entertainment stock price target from $25 to $28 following the release of the entertainment company’s Q4 figures. Sphere Entertainment Co (NYSE: SPHR) stock rose by more than 7% after the company opened its Sphere venue in Las Vegas with a show by U2 on Friday night. The 360-foot-tall venue is located at the Venetian Resort and will host live concerts and sporting events. Everything you need to know about the all new MSG Sphere in Las...

If approved, the move marks a significant step towards providing investors with transparent and regulated access to crypto within familiar product structures.  Grayscale Investments, one of the world’s largest asset management companies, has submitted a formal request to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for approval to convert the Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE) into a spot Ethereum Exchange-traded fund (ETF). According to an official press release on Monday, the Form 19b-4...

October is gaining significance as several noteworthy projects, including Axie Infinity, Optimism, and Aptos, are gearing up for significant token releases. The trio is set to release more than $130 million into the market collectively, with Axie Infinity having the largest increase in the circulating supply of its AXS token at 11.5%. Axie Infinity’s AXS Token Unlock Leading in token unlocks this month is Axie Infinity, a blockchain-based NFT game. According to TokenUnlocks...

While FTX customers remain optimistic about the future of cryptocurrency, their battle for compensation continues. As Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the former CEO of the defunct FTX exchange faces criminal charges,  customers who lost significant sums in the debacle remain bullish on crypto. In a new CNBC documentary premiering later today, they share their experiences and explain why they remain optimistic about the industry, even after losing everything. The Crypto Bullishness Evan Luthra, an...

The launch of EFUT marks the company’s second foray into the futures ETF market. US-based investment manager VanEck has officially announced the launch of the long-awaited Ethereum (Ether) futures exchange-traded fund (ETF), exposing traditional investors to the world of cryptocurrencies. According to a press release on Monday, the fund named VanEck Ethereum Strategy ETF (CBOE: EFUT) is structured as a C-Corporation. The investment vehicle is designed to be the sole ETF focused on ETH...

Birkenstock confidently moves ahead with its IPO plans despite mixed performances of other listings in September. Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Morgan Stanley shall be the underwriters for the IPO.  Birkenstock, the renowned German premium footwear brand supported by private-equity firm L Catterton, has announced its intention to pursue a highly anticipated initial public offering (IPO) in New York. For its IPO the company is targeting a valuation of up to $9.2 billion. In this IPO, the...

The cryptocurrency market recently experienced a sudden surge in different assets, including Ethereum, which saw a significant spike. However, as the price approaches a significant resistance level, there is a possibility of it being rejected. By Shayan Upon analyzing the daily chart, it is evident that Ethereum experienced an extended consolidation phase near the $1.6K support level. Eventually, with increased buying interest, the price surged towards the 100 and 200-day...

Ross Ulbricht’s case has garnered significant public attention, and numerous individuals have advocated for clemency for the website’s founder. Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the now-defunct online black market Silk Road, has reached the somber milestone of a decade behind bars. In 2013, US authorities sentenced him to a double life sentence. On October 2, Ulbricht shared on social media his concerns about potentially spending the rest of his life “behind concrete walls and locked doors”....