Spot bitcoin ETF approval is 'inevitable,' says former SEC chairman

The United States will eventually have a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), according to Jay Clayton, former chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). "It is clear that bitcoin is not a security.

SEC snaps back against Ripple in push for an interlocutory appeal

The Securities and Exchange Commission snapped back against Ripple’s assertion that a New York court should not allow the agency to appeal part of a high profile ruling. The agency first filed a motion with the U.S.

Ethereum Developers Forge Ahead With Network Enhancements For Devnet-9 In Latest Meeting

Ethereum’s core developer, Tim Beiko, recently convened for their regular Ethereum All Core Developers Execution (ACDE) meeting to discuss crucial updates and enhancements to the network. According to Beiko, the Devnet-8 is near completion, with various clients actively updating it.

Block.one's Settlement Offered a 'Tiny Fraction' of the $4.1 Billion Raised — EOS Network Foundation CEO

According to Yves La Rose, the founder and CEO of the EOS Network Foundation (ENF), the blockchain software company Block.one’s failure to financially back the EOS ecosystem after the 2018 initial coin offering (ICO) is one of the many reasons why the community felt compelled to take over.

Kraken Stock Trading Will Be Launched In 2024

According to Bloomberg, Kraken, the renowned cryptocurrency exchange platform with a 12-year history, is set to diversify its offerings by introducing trading services for US-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in 2024. This strategic move represents Kraken’s first foray beyond its cryptocurrency core business.

Ripple CFO Kristina Campbell exits company

Ripple's Chief Financial Officer Kristina Campbell has left the company after about two and a half years. Campbell's LinkedIn profile shows that she no longer works at Ripple and instead, as of this month, started working as CFO at Maven Clinic, a digital health care provider.

BNB Greenfield Mainnet Is Now Fully Released After 6 Months Of Testing

In a monumental step forward for the Web3 ecosystem, BNB Greenfield Mainnet has been launched, redefining the landscape of decentralized data storage. During the rigorous Testnet phase, BNB Greenfield processed over 200,000 on-chain transactions, engaged with community developers, and boasted connectivity with a staggering 150,000 unique wallet addresses.

Taiwan officially proposes crypto bill with first reading passed at parliament

Taiwan officially proposed a draft crypto act for first reading today. "After the first reading of the bill, discussions on the regulatory framework for the virtual asset industry have progressed to the next stage," Yung-Chang Chiang, a member of the Legislative Yuan who jointly proposed the special act, told The Block.

Bitcoin Fund Holdings Hit All-Time High as Spot ETF Excitement Entices Crypto Investors

Bitcoin (BTC) investment fund BTC holdings have risen to the highest ever alongside the token's continuing rally thanks in part to optimism about coming approval for a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF). According to investment advisory firm ByteTree, token holdings this week rose to 863,434, taking out the previous record high touched in April 2022.

Ripple partner FOMO Pay secures Hong Kong MSO License

FOMO Pay, a payment solutions provider that has partnered with blockchain firm Ripple, has obtained a Money Service Operator (MSO) License in Hong Kong. The license will enable FOMO Pay to offer payment and remittance services within the region.

Ether put-call options ratio is a bullish indicator for the market in 2024, says analyst

There has been an increasing number of outstanding calls compared to puts in ether options open interest ahead of the end of January expiry date, according to data from the Deribit derivatives exchange.

Shiba Inu Could Soon Offer SHIB Holders a '.shib' Internet Domain

Shiba Inu developers are working with internet domain player D3 to introduce a “.shib” internet and top-level domain to the market as part of a push toward identity-focused projects.

Bitcoin Blasts Through $45K: A Phenomenal Start to 2024 Ignites ETF Enthusiasm!

In a spectacular entrance to the new year, Bitcoin has shattered the $45,000 barrier, achieving a milestone not witnessed in almost two years. This surge in value aligns with the escalating anticipation surrounding the imminent approval of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), infusing the crypto space with renewed excitement.

Ethereum (ETH) Outperformed Bitcoin (BTC) During ETF Approval Week

While BTC has declined during the week it saw multiple ETFs approved, Ethereum has gone in the other direction, perhaps fueled by hype that it will also have exchange-traded products launching at some point.

Ripple job listing sparks rumors of an XRP ETF

Ripple (XRP) appears to be laying the groundwork for a future XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF). This development surfaces as Ripple navigates through a high-profile legal tussle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which many speculate could eventually lead to clearer regulations and the much-anticipated approval of other crypto ETFs besides the Bitcoin spot ETF.

Bitcoin Records 5 Green Months Amid Accumulation Wave Hitting a 3-Year High

As Bitcoin (BTC) edges closer to the psychological price of $50,000 thanks to heightened bullish momentum, the leading cryptocurrency has been in the green for a couple of months.

Circle to end support for $313 million USDC on Tron amid compliance push

Centralized stablecoin issuer Circle is discontinuing support for USD Coin (USDC) on the Tron blockchain, citing concerns within its risk management framework.

Bitcoin call options cluster at $70,000 shows bullish skew, analyst says

Bitcoin options are signaling bullish sentiment, evidenced by the strike positioning and put-call ratio for March's end-of-month expiry, according to one analyst.

Predicting Bitcoin's Bull Run Values: Plan B's S2F Model and Ledn CIO's $92,000 Target

As bitcoin hovers around the $67,000 mark on March 18, 2024, there’s still widespread speculation about the potential for its price to climb even higher. The analyst Plan B continues to shed light on his well-known stock-to-flow (S2F) model, which suggests that “exponential growth” is expected to “continue.”

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Bitcoin Dips Below $66,000 Ahead of Fourth Halving, Loses Over 5% in 24 Hours

The price of bitcoin experienced a decline on Monday, near 10:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET), tumbling to a position slightly over the $66,000 mark. By 6:30 a.m. the following day, it had edged down further to reach its intraday low of $65,480 per unit.