SEC demands #Ripple disclose #XRP financial data; Ripple calls demands 'overly burdensome' in legal response.

Ripple, with strong financial backing, eyes US market dominance; XRP shows potential bullish breakout. #CryptoNews
https://coinpedia.org/news/ripple-fights-back-against-sec-over-financial-disclosures-in-ongoing-xrp-lawsuit/

#Binance founder Changpeng Zhao's $4.5 billion security offer for UAE travel denied by U.S. judge. #CryptoNews

#SEC vs. Binance lawsuit continues; criticism from judge, denial of Zhao's travel request despite equity.
https://coinpedia.org/news/changpeng-zhaos-bid-for-uae-travel-denied-despite-4-5-billion-security-offer/

SEC Chair Gensler clarifies #BitcoinETF approval, stating focus is solely on #Bitcoin, not #Ethereum.

#EthereumETF decision delayed to March; Gensler urges caution in #Bitcoin #ETF market investments.
https://coinpedia.org/news/gary-gensler-highlights-constraints-amidst-ethereum-etf-speculation/

Nexo AG files $3 billion arbitration claim against Bulgaria, citing politically motivated investigation and reputation damage. #CryptoNews

#Crypto lender alleges Bulgarian inquiry negatively impacted business, seeks compensation through international arbitration with legal representation.
https://coinpedia.org/news/crypto-lender-nexo-ag-seeks-3-billion-in-damages-from-bulgaria-over-crypto-probe/

Brink’s enters #cryptocurrency space with undisclosed investment in #BitGo, leveraging its global secure logistics network. #CryptoNews

BitGo gains MAS approval in Singapore; Brink’s invests strategically, emphasizing collaboration for #digitalasset industry growth.
https://coinpedia.org/news/historic-cash-handler-brinks-joins-forces-with-bitgo-to-secure-digital-assets/

'CryptoBusy' highlights #Binance Research report on six critical 2024 trends, including bullish themes. #Cryptonews

Binance Research outlines key trends for 2024, providing institutional analysis and unbiased insights on #cryptomarkets.
https://coinpedia.org/news/crypto-market-outlook-top-bullish-trends-for-2024/

SEC's unclear stance on #Ethereum as a security raises doubts about potential approval for an #ETHETF.

Past issues with #BitcoinETFs approval create concerns about a similar scenario for #Ethereum.
https://coinpedia.org/news/the-ethereum-etf-approval-why-its-complicated/

#ShibaInu ($SHIB) experiences a 5.5% price surge, hinting at potential short-term growth despite lower trading volume. #Crypto

SHIB's 2024 vision includes introducing Shibdentity, a human-centric digital identity system, to revolutionize #Web3 interactions.
https://coinpedia.org/news/shiba-inus-2024-vision-unveiling-shibdentity-whats-new/

Despite a 50% drop in #cryptocurrency theft funds in 2023, North Korea-linked hackers surged, stealing over $1 billion. #CryptoNews

Chainalysis reveals North Korean hackers targeted #DeFi platforms, employing tactics that include wallet infiltration and laundering.
https://coinpedia.org/news/north-korean-hackers-surpassed-1-billion-in-crypto-theft-in-2023/

SEC delays decision on #BlackRock's #EthereumETF to March 10, emphasizing thorough review and concerns. #CryptoNews

BlackRock, facing competition, aims for spot #Ethereum ETF approval amidst industry giants with specific deadlines.
https://coinpedia.org/news/sec-extends-decision-timeline-on-blackrocks-ethereum-etf-new-verdict-expected-in-march/

Amberdata reports #Ether options indicating short-term bearish sentiment, with negative skew observed for one, two, and three months.

One-week call-put skew hits three-month low at nearly -8, signaling caution amid changing betting patterns. #CryptoNews
https://coinpedia.org/news/ether-options-indicate-bearish-sentiment-amid-bullish-predictions/

Despite government restrictions, Chinese investors, led by figures like Dylan Run, pour billions into #cryptocurrencies. #CryptoNews

Hong Kong becomes a hub for secret #crypto transactions, challenging China’s #crypto ban, signaling ongoing financial evolution.
https://coinpedia.org/news/brave-chinese-investors-defy-crypto-ban-pouring-millions-into-digital-assets-daily/

The landscape of financial technology in the United States is undergoing a significant transformation, as indicated by the latest data on cryptocurrency ownership. In 2021, a modest 8% of American adults were reported to own cryptocurrency.

Fast forward to 2024, and this figure has quintupled to an impressive 40%. This trend suggests a robust and growing engagement with digital assets among the U.S. populace.

As the market matures, an estimated 93 million Americans will participate in cryptocurrency-related activities.



#CryptoAdoption #Cryptocurrecy #America #Bitcoin #Coinpedia

Source: apollosats


BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin ETF Surpasses $2 Billion in Assets Under Management

🔵 #BlackRock iShares #BitcoinETF (IBIT) hits $2 billion AUM, ranks third among recent ETFs.

🔵 Investors add $170 million, acquiring 4,300 bitcoin, bringing total holdings to 49,952 tokens.

🔵 IBIT's AUM surpassed $2 billion, fueled by Bitcoin's price surge above $40,000 on Friday.

🔵 #Fidelity's Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (#FBTC) nears $2 billion AUM, holding almost 44,000 #bitcoin.

🔵 Global #cryptomarket cap: $1.61T, up by 3.23% in the last day.

🔵 Total #crypto market volume in the last 24 hours: $57.34B, showing a 24.30% increase.

🔵 #DeFi market volume: $4.4B, comprising 7.67% of the total crypto market 24-hour volume.

🔵 #Stablecoins volume: $54.3B, representing 94.70% of the total crypto market 24-hour volume.

🔵 #Bitcoin dominance: 50.87%, a 0.46% increase over the day.

#Binance.US faces escalating legal troubles, including a $4.3 billion impending fine and #regulatory backlash in Florida and Alaska.

Ex-CEO Changpeng Zhao's guilty plea triggers license suspension, casting uncertainty on Binance.US's operational future amid ongoing legal challenges. #Crypto
https://coinpedia.org/news/binance-us-still-suspended-in-florida-and-alaska-following-czs-guilty-plea/

Economist Peter Schiff predicts #Bitcoin could hit $10 million if the U.S. dollar collapses, citing history. #CryptoNews

Schiff criticizes Bitcoin's value, warns about risks of #BitcoinETFs, and highlights declining small wallets.
https://coinpedia.org/news/peter-schiff-claims-bitcoin-will-hit-10-million-but-theres-a-catch/

Former #BitMex CEO Arthur Hayes shifts focus from #Bitcoin to #altcoins amid predicted decline. #CryptoNews

Hayes plans strategic moves, including acquiring puts and investing in #Solana and #Dogwifhat.
https://coinpedia.org/news/arthur-hayes-reveals-his-two-altcoin-picks-says-bitcoin-will-undergo-30-correction/

Digital assets expert Ilan Solot anticipates a positive shift in the #cryptomarket, emphasizing market dynamics. #CryptoNews

Solot addresses challenges, including the U.S. government's #Bitcoin sale, and expresses optimism for future trends.
https://coinpedia.org/news/cryptocurrency-expert-ilan-solot-predicts-crypto-market-uptrend-soon-worst-is-over/

#Ripple is considering launching an #XRP #ETF, with recent #crypto developments and evolving regulatory opportunities.

Insights from FOX reporter Terrett and Ripple's strategic hiring indicate a potential move towards #cryptocurrency-related ETF initiatives.
https://coinpedia.org/news/ripple-must-launch-xrp-futures-etf-before-spot-etf-rollout-says-fox-reporter/

#CFTC warns of #AI-based #crypto scams, emphasizes limitations, and provides considerations for investor protection.

Advisory highlights deceptive tactics, cautions against false claims, and urges reporting of suspicious activities for accountability.
https://coinpedia.org/news/u-s-cftc-uncovers-ai-related-fraud-schemes-resulting-in-1-7-billion-bitcoin-loss/