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Eric Balchuna claims that by the end of 2024, there is a 95% chance that a spot Bitcoin ETF will be approved, up from a 75% likelihood this year. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again postponed its decision on multiple proposals for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This move, affecting applications from major crypto players such as BlackRock and Invesco, has caused serious discussions among analysts. The unexpected turn of events happened two...

The longstanding partnership between Microsoft and AMD has been a strategic alliance that has shaped the tech industry in various ways. A recent report has revealed that shares of Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ: AMD) rose nearly 5% on Thursday following comments from Kevin Scott, the Chief Technology Officer of Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) about the chipmaker’s efforts to strengthen its position in AI, an arena long dominated by Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ: NVDA). With AMD’s stock up...

Matrixport still maintains a positive outlook for BTC even as the US SEC has delayed a decision on the seven applications for spot Bitcoin ETF on its desk. According to a recent Matrixport report, the underperformance of listed crypto companies suggests that there could be a huge investment prospect in the Bitcoin (BTC) mining space that investors can take advantage of. The report went on to compare the gains that investors will see with exposure to only Bitcoin and a diversified...

The US Census Bureau reported that Durable Goods Orders in August improved by 0.2% month-on-month (m/m) following a 5.6% decline in the previous reading. The EUR/USD currency pair, one of the important barometers of global economic sentiment, found itself under pressure during the early Asian session earlier today, struggling around the 1.0500 mark. EUR/USD Pair A recent report from Fxstreets highlighted that one of the major drivers behind the weakening of the EUR/USD pair is the...

According to analysts, there are 15 Ether futures ETFs awaiting approval. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on spot Ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications from ARK 21Shares and VanEck. This comes after a September 26 announcement from the regulator saying it had extended the period for deciding on spot Bitcoin ETF applications from ARK 21Shares and Global X. In notices filed on September 27, the SEC said it would extend the...

Concerns about higher interest rates can lead to reduced borrowing, higher financing costs, and a potential slowdown in economic activity. On Tuesday, September 27, the US stocks experienced a significant dip as bond yields inched up and consumer confidence declined for the second consecutive month in September. The Nasdaq Composite (INDEXNASDAQ: .IXIC), S&P 500 Index (INDEXSP: .INX), and Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEXDJX: .DJI) all faced declines, with the latter plummeting...

Guyana was the world’s fastest growing economy for 2022 and is expected to retain the title until 2025 as oil production increases. According to a recent GDP forecast from the International Monetary Fund, Guyana is expected to grow at impressive rates over the next few years. Currently the world’s fastest-growing economy, the South American country is likely to record more than 100% growth by 2028. Most of Guyana’s income comes from oil production and export. Among other factors, this...

According to the filing, Coinbase will securely hold and manage the actual Bitcoin assets that underpin the ETF. The company has also confirmed that the Bitcoin ETF will be listed and traded on the Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. Franklin Templeton, an asset management company, has entered the competition among companies aiming to offer spot Bitcoin ETFs. This was made known through a September 12 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to the filing, Coinbase will...

Bitcoin ETFs provide an easy way for investors to put their funds into the cryptocurrency market. The crypto industry is rife with anticipation for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications. However, the extended clamor may now have the right backing as four members of the House Financial Services Committee – two from each party – have just written a letter to that effect. In the Tuesday letter obtained by Coinspeaker, the...

Over the past three years, Costco has gained momentum, benefiting from trends such as increased home cooking, millennials moving into larger suburban homes, and inflation driving shoppers to seek value through memberships at warehouse clubs. Membership-based retail giant Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ: COST) recently announced its quarterly earnings and the results were nothing short of impressive. Costco Earnings Surpasses Expectations Costco’s fiscal fourth-quarter earnings have surprised...