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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its ruling on BlackRock’s request to introduce a spot Ethereum ETF until March. As the largest fund manager globally, BlackRock submitted its application for a spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) in November. SEC Delays Decision on BlackRock Spot Ethereum ETF According to a filing on the SEC website, the decision on BlackRock’s application for a spot Ethereum ETF, initially scheduled for January 25, has been...

Bitcoin’s value dipped below $39,000 this week, erasing almost all gains made in the last two months, which were fueled by expectations of approval for a spot BTC ETF in the United States. But the introduction of the much-anticipated funds ended up being a classic “sell-the-news” event. The term is a well-established concept in capital markets, illustrating how asset prices, leverage, and market sentiment work in tandem to drive prices upward, leading up to a positive event,...

In a recent interview, Jack Dorsey and Luke Dashjr shared their insights on the current state and future trajectory of Bitcoin. The interview also shed light on Ocean Mining’s innovative efforts to combat the centralization of mining pools. Bitcoin’s Journey and Future When asked about their general impression of Bitcoin’s journey so far, Dashjr remarked that Bitcoin has evolved from a “toy project” to a serious endeavor in recent years. Dorsey echoed this sentiment, stating...

Bitcoin miner Core Scientific has completed its reorganization and is coming out of Chapter 11 with an improved financial position. In the latest statement, the company said it anticipates initiating the listing of its common stock, tranche 1 warrants, and tranche 2 warrants on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbols CORZ, CORZW, and CORZZ, respectively, starting from January 24, 2024. Core Scientific Emerges From Chapter 11 According to the official press release,...

Crypto investment platform Abra settled in principle with Texas securities regulators, part of which requires the company to allow its customers to withdraw their assets. Abra was previously accused of deceiving customers and violating securities laws through the offering of its interest-bearing products. Abra to Return Crypto Assets to Investors The Texas State Securities Board (TSSB) announced the settlement with Abra – a company comprising four entities controlled by CEO...

During the pandemic, a new mandate requiring Canadian truckers that carried out trips across the border into the United States to receive the COVID-19 vaccine was wildly unpopular, resulting in what was known as the “Freedom Convoy” protest. Following a decision to protest the measure, truckers blocked the streets of Ottawa with their trucks and were supported in doing so by a significant amount of people both in Canada and abroad. Turning to Crypto Funding In order to...

Hester Pierce, popularly known as “Crypto Mom,” who serves as a commissioner with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), believes the agency would not need a lawsuit or a court ruling to approve pending spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) application. During an interview with community-owned crypto media outlet Coinage, Commissioner Pierce insisted the SEC should not need a court to direct its approach as it would treat spot Ethereum ETFs the way...

The beginning of this week saw a decline in the overall market capitalization of cryptocurrencies, dropping from $1.6 trillion to $1.5 trillion, indicating a day-on-day decrease of over 5%. This market downturn did not spare the native token of the Ethereum-based layer-2 Optimistic Rollup network, OP. Due to the broader market decline, OP incurred weekly losses of over 20%. Despite this, a substantial number of token holders maintained a profitable position. Optimism (OP)...

Cryptocurrency lending platform Nexo is seeking damages worth $3 billion from the Bulgarian government after the latter dropped its criminal investigations against the company. According to Nexo, the investigations allegedly cost the company a major soccer sponsorship deal and a stock market listing in the United States. Nexo Sues Bulgaria for $3 Billion Nexo and its subsidiaries filed an arbitration claim with the International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes...

According to the Financial Times, European brokers are slashing spot Bitcoin ETF fees after Invesco and WisdomTree reduced theirs by over 60% on European BTC products. The decision comes as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently approved spot Bitcoin ETFs from major players like BlackRock, Fidelity, and Invesco, resulting in an influx of new investment options for U.S. investors. Fee Wars Move to the European Market Gary Buxton, Invesco’s Head of ETFs for...