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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...

JPMorgan’s managing director Tyrone Lobban noted that the new system has processed over $900 billion in assets since launch. Top executives from US-based financial services companies JPMorgan Chase and Apollo Global Management have revealed their plans for the tokenized enterprise mainnet, developed in collaboration with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The duo worked together on the MAS crypto pilot project, Project Guardian, designed to explore the tokenization of assets using...

Country Garden’s struggles come amidst broader turmoil within the Chinese property development sector. China’s leading private property developer Country Garden is grappling with a severe default risk on its offshore debt as it races against time to meet a critical $15 million coupon payment due on Tuesday, signifying the end of a 30-day grace period. Failure to meet this payment will trigger cross defaults, a standard within the company’s bond contracts. The company’s difficulties have...

Bank of America, once expected to be a major beneficiary of rising interest rates, has faced unexpected challenges in 2023. In a recent earnings report, Bank of America Corp (NYSE: BAC) showcased its resilience and financial strength, surpassing analysts’ expectations for the third quarter of the year (Q3 2023). Exceeding Earnings Expectations The North Carolina-based banking giant reported robust earnings per share and impressive revenue figures, further cementing its reputation as one of...

The progress on the Grayscale conversion front offers a welcome degree of clarity to the ETF approval process, which had been somewhat murky. The crypto community has witnessed a significant milestone as recent reports indicate that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) decided not to appeal a court ruling that could potentially pave the way for Grayscale Investments to convert its Bitcoin Trust into an Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). This development has left analysts and investors...

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...

Core inflation in August rose as the CPI showed price increases across several points, including energy, housing and airfares. Core inflation in August saw its largest monthly increase for the year as consumer prices rose on housing, energy, and many other items. According to the United States Department of Labor, the consumer price index (CPI) rose 0.6%, seasonally adjusted, up 3.7% from the same period last year. Economists polled by Dow Jones had predicted that the CPI would increase...

CoinspeakerStocks Fall as Global Economic Worries Weigh on Wall Street US financial giants witnessed their shares slide as credit rating downgrades cast a shadow over the sector. Stocks Fall as Global Economic Worries Weigh on Wall Street

CoinspeakerJPMorgan Warns of Potential Economic Downturn for UK, Says Interest Rates Could Surge to 7% The potential increase in interest rates would have wide-ranging implications for the UK economy. JPMorgan Warns of Potential Economic Downturn for UK, Says Interest Rates Could Surge to 7%

It remains uncertain how the upcoming halving will affect Bitcoin’s price behavior, especially with global liquidity appearing to have peaked in the near term. With the next Bitcoin (BTC) halving anticipated in the second quarter of 2024, there is considerable speculation about its potential impact on the performance of the leading crypto asset and the market in general. However, according to reports, a new  Coinbase publication suggests that while halving is often seen as a positive event...