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BlackRock has re-updated its Bitcoin (BTC) spot ETF filing with changes making key concessions to federal regulators on how shares in its fund will track the price of Bitcoin. Submitted on Monday, the asset manager’s latest S-1 form reveals that new shares in the trust can only be created using cash – a model experts deem less tax-efficient than redemptions “in kind” Bitcoin-based creations. BlackRock’s Cash Creation Model BlackRock’s change followed several updates from...

The price of Bitcoin experienced a decline following an impressive surge to $45,000 earlier this month. During the market lull, Bitcoin’s loyal supporters continued to stack up tokens that may have aided in a mild recovery leading to the price stabilizing above $42,500. According to the data compiled by Intotheblock, large Bitcoin holders accumulated approximately 20k BTC on December 16th, the highest daily amount in over a month. The decline in the price of BTC coincided...

Solana-based popular dog-themed memecoin – BONK – has rallied by more than 537% over the past month. One of the main factors that boosted a remarkable 40% surge last week was its listing on Coinbase, which subsequently pushed its YTD increase to 850%. BONK originated last year amid the decline of sentiment surrounding the Solana ecosystem after SBF’s downfall. But the latest data suggest that it has transcended its meme origins, finding adoption in various Solana projects,...

Tether, the creator of the popular USDT stablecoin, has publicly disclosed letters sent to key U.S. legislative committees revealing its partnerships with the Secret Service and FBI. This update comes after Tether’s recent measures, which included implementing a wallet-freezing policy aimed at individuals on the U.S. Specially Designated Nationals list, freezing over 200 wallets. Tether’s Proactive Stance to Uphold Crypto Integrity Under Paolo Ardoino’s newly appointed CEO’s...

On December 18, the Avalanche network experienced a surge in its average gas fee, reaching an unprecedented 5,110.30 nAVAX, or about $4.41, according to Avascan data. This substantial increase is attributed to a unique event caused by the founder of the decentralized trading platform Trader Joe, known as @cryptofishx on social media, who introduced an ASC-20 standard inscription called Avascription, with the nickname “BEEG.” Avalanche Network Gas Fee Soars Due to BEEG...

The new BRC-20 token standard has driven Bitcoin (BTC) transaction fees through the roof – and the network’s miners are reaping every satoshi as added profit. Data from the HashRate Index shows that the world’s largest Bitcoin mining pools have earned roughly one-third of their profits from transaction fees alone within the past three days. BRC-20: A New Source Of Miner Revenue Foundry USA – the largest mining pool boasting 26% of market share – has earned an average of 3.23...

Exactly ten years ago today, an eccentric Bitcoin (BTC) enthusiast coined what is now one of the crypto industry’s most widely known and prolific phrases today: the HODL meme. On December 18, 2013, BitcoinTalk user GameKyuubi took to the forums just as Bitcoin’s price had cratered to $420 apiece – down two-thirds from its all-time high of $1200 just a week prior. Despite the volatility, the title of his post made his intentions (somewhat) clear: “I AM HODLING.” The Origins Of...

Digital assets investment products ended their 11-week streak of positive cash flows with withdrawals amounting to $16 million. However, trading activity remained significantly higher than the yearly average, reaching $3.6 billion for the week, in contrast to the year-to-date average of $1.6 billion. Bitcoin was the worst hit, witnessing outflows of $33 million last week, while short-bitcoin also experienced minor outflows amounting to $0.3 million. Contrary to the overall...

In a mid-December analysis, Fortune Business Insights forecasted that the global blockchain gaming market is poised for explosive growth, potentially reaching an estimated $614 billion within the next seven years. This projection represents a growth rate of nearly 300% from the current market value of $154 billion. North America Leads, with RPGs Dominating The report, which scrutinizes global sales data for blockchain game products from 2017 to 2021, reveals a compound annual...

The recent surge in cryptocurrency markets over the last month seems to have spilled over into the realm of decentralized finance (DeFi). The trading volume on decentralized exchanges (DEX) has traditionally been considerably lower than that of centralized exchanges (CEX). However, the recent market rally has led to increased activity, albeit at a somewhat slower pace. DEX Trading Volume Picks Up Pace According to research from Kaiko, major platforms such as Uniswap and Curve...