Wall Street giant Goldman Sachs, once lukewarm on crypto, has surprised the financial world with its newfound commitment to Bitcoin after disclosing an impressive $710 million in BTC holdings through several exchange-traded funds. The substantial position reflects a significant increase in the banking firm’s exposure to cryptocurrency, which could be key to its continued adoption in the traditional financial space. Breakdown of Goldman Sachs’ BTC ETF Investments In a previous...
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Read More »European Banking Giant BNP Paribas Reports Exposure to Bitcoin ETF
CoinspeakerEuropean Banking Giant BNP Paribas Reports Exposure to Bitcoin ETF BNP Paribas, the second-largest European bank, holds a modest amount of spot Bitcoin ETFs. According to a 13F filing submitted by the company, the bank acquired 1,030 units of BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), representing an investment of approximately $41,684. European Banking Giant BNP Paribas Reports Exposure to Bitcoin ETF
Read More »JPMorgan And Goldman Sachs Issue Bearish Warning Before Bitcoin Halving
Two of America’s largest banks are urging crypto investors to remain cautious around the upcoming Bitcoin halving, which analysts believe may not play out much like prior cycles. In a Wednesday report, JPMorgan predicted that Bitcoin’s price will not rise following the event, and is more likely to resume declines that began earlier this month. Could The Halving Be Bearish For Bitcoin? The bank’s outlook remains consistent with its relatively bearish forecasts throughout the...
Read More »BlackRock Adds Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, Others, to Spot Bitcoin ETF Authorized Participants
CoinspeakerBlackRock Adds Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, Others, to Spot Bitcoin ETF Authorized Participants BlackRock is set to pump liquidity of its IBIT ETF by adding multiple Authorized Participants, with a new total of nine. BlackRock Adds Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, Others, to Spot Bitcoin ETF Authorized Participants
Read More »Why Goldman Sachs Is Wrong To Doubt Bitcoin: Bitwise CIO
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan explained what makes Bitcoin valuable on Wednesday after a recently interviewed Goldman Sachs executive struggled to find the answer. Sharmin Mossavar-Rahmani – chief investment officer of the bank’s Wealth Management unit – said she still isn’t a “believer in crypto” even after the launch of Bitcoin spot ETFs in January. Why Goldman Sachs Stil Rejects Crypto According to the Wall Street Journal, the executive claims it’s hard to assign any value to...
Read More »Reddit IPO Roadshow Set to Kick Off, Anticipating $6.5B Valuation
CoinspeakerReddit IPO Roadshow Set to Kick Off, Anticipating $6.5B Valuation Reddit is targeting a price range of $31 to $34 per share, which could translate to a valuation of up to $6.5 billion. Reddit IPO Roadshow Set to Kick Off, Anticipating $6.5B Valuation
Read More »Cryptocurrency Hedge Funds Gearing for Strong 2024 after Last Year’s Crypto Winter
While the average performance of crypto funds did not match the more than 150% rally in Bitcoin this year, the positive shift in fortunes is a promising development for the industry. After facing a strong crypto winter in 2022 following the collapse of Three Arrows Capital (3AC), crypto hedge funds are making a comeback. Crypto hedge funds demonstrated a notable recovery, posting an average return of 44% by December 20, bouncing back from a 52% loss in 2022, according to a Bloomberg index...
Read More »US Recession 2024 Becomes Hot Debate among Economists Sharing Mixed Views
2024 could be a slower year for the business landscape in the US economy, however, many economists are positive that the US recession could be thwarted with a soft landing. Bulls made a strong comeback this year in 2023, and as the year ends, the Fed has given major signals of interest rate cuts in 2024. This has kept the markets upbeat and investors bullish on Wall Street. Does this mean that the US economy is completely out of the woods? Well, not entirely as economists share mixed...
Read More »Grayscale Investments’ Top Executives Barry Silbert and Mark Murphy Resign from Board of Directors
In addition to top executives stepping aside from the board of directors, Grayscale Investments also filed an updated spot Bitcoin ETF application with the SEC on Tuesday. Top cryptocurrency investor Grayscale Investments LLC has been preparing to offer spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETF) in a bid to widen its market share. On Tuesday, the company made several moves to ensure an imminent approval of spot BTC ETF, which is anticipated to happen in the next few weeks. Grayscale...
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