Available exclusively via The importance of long-term and short-term holders for Bitcoin Andjela Radmilac · 2 days ago CryptoSlate’s latest market report dives deep into the concept of LTHs and STHs to provide a comprehensive understanding of their impact on the Bitcoin ecosystem.
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Tether EDU and BTguru have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to evaluate digital assets and educational initiatives in Turkey. Tether EDU is an initiative aimed at enhancing global access to education, particularly in emerging markets. By supporting educational projects, Tether seeks to prepare individuals for the digital age through innovative learning opportunities. It was…
Quick Take Short-term holders (STHs) are investors who have acquired Bitcoin within the last 155 days, while long-term holders (LTHs) are those who have held Bitcoin for longer. Notably, the launch of the Bitcoin ETF in the US on Jan. 11, approximately 172 days ago, means that investors who bought Bitcoin at that time are…
The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s continued delay in approving spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for trading resulted in Ethereum ETFs recording their most significant outflows in two years. According to CoinShares‘ latest digital asset fund report, these outflows resulted in a third consecutive week of negative flows of $30 million for global crypto-related investment…
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The following is a guest post by Sebastian Heine, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at Northstake. In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital finance, the emergence of crypto assets has introduced unprecedented challenges and opportunities for Regulators who provide proactive frameworks across the globe. The European Union is the largest government body that has done…
Onchain Highlights DEFINITION: This metric shows the 30-day change in the regional price set during EU working hours, i.e., between 8 A.M. and 8 P.M. Central European Time (07:00-19:00 UTC), respectively, and Central European Summer Time (06:00-18:00 UTC). Bitcoin’s month-over-month price change in the EU region shows significant fluctuations over recent months. Analyzing the first half…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit against Binance and its co-founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) is set to proceed after a Friday ruling. A judge in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia gave the green light to 10 out of 13 counts in the SEC lawsuit. Bloomberg reported that according to…
Coinbase Derivatives plans to launch margined futures contracts for Avalanche (AVAX), Chainlink (LINK), Polkadot (DOT), Stellar (XLM), and Shiba Inu (SHIB). On June 28, the service published an announcement and submitted filings to the CFTC to list each contract under a self-certification model. It intends to launch the products on July 15. Coinbase Derivatives said…
Crypto derivatives markets: Bitcoin vs. Ethereum Andjela Radmilac · 4 days ago CryptoSlate’s latest market report dives deep into the theoretical and practical differences between BTC and ETH and explores their respective futures, options, and perpetual futures markets.
Keisha Lance Bottoms, soon to be Joe Biden’s senior campaign adviser, told the media that crypto is a nonpartisan issue. On June 27, Bottoms told The Hill that crypto is “a nonpolitical and unifying issue that has received bipartisan support,” adding that crypto has attracted attention from voters across the US. She added that crypto…
Stablecoin payment platform BVNK has introduced Layer1, a self-custody digital asset infrastructure, according to a June 27 statement shared with CryptoSlate. This platform helps businesses launch stablecoin payments quickly and securely, ensuring control and privacy over their digital assets. Layer1 BVNK aims to streamline blockchain payments through its Layer1 solution. This initiative tackles infrastructure challenges,…
Chiliz, a leading blockchain platform specializing in sports and entertainment fan tokens, is embroiled in a legal dispute with a former Korean employee who claims the company failed to deliver $10 million worth of promised tokens as part of his compensation package. Local media reported on June 26 that the former employee — identified as…
The Cardano blockchain successfully defended against a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack aimed at stealing staked tokens. The attack had little impact on ADA’s value, up by a modest 0.4% during the last 24 hours to $0.38 as of press time, according to CryptoSlate’s data. Attack details On June 25, Fluid Token’s CTO, Raul…
Crypto derivatives markets: Bitcoin vs. Ethereum Andjela Radmilac · 1 day ago CryptoSlate’s latest market report dives deep into the theoretical and practical differences between BTC and ETH and explores their respective futures, options, and perpetual futures markets.
Onchain Highlights DEFINITION: The percentage of circulating supply in profit, i.e. the percentage of existing coins whose price at the time they last moved was lower than the current price. Bitcoin’s percentage supply in profit reflects dynamic market conditions. The first chart illustrates historical data from 2013 to 2024, showing periods where over 90% of…
Bitcoin is a revolutionary concept—a decentralized, peer-to-peer electronic cash system, store of value, timestamping server, and event sequencer with a fixed supply directly tied to real-world energy consumption. Its core values of scarcity, transparency, and decentralization offer a stark contrast to the traditional financial system. However, the rise of Bitcoin derivatives, seen by many as…
CoinStats, the crypto portfolio app, has temporarily shut down its application to address a security incident. The company stated the breach was limited to 1,590 wallets or 1.3% of all CoinStats Wallets. The company reported that connected wallets and centralized exchanges (CEXes) were unaffected. CoinStats is also investigating a scam notification some iOS and Android…
The following is a guest post by Ben Mills, Co-Founder at Meso. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission blessed Ether and Bitcoin ETFs, and the U.S. House passed FIT-21 with bipartisan support. The perception is that those are the next steps in the ongoing experiment to see whether regulation can reduce the risks inherent in…
Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss have been collectively refunded around $310,800 by the Trump 47 Committee since they exceeded the maximum amount of donation allowed by federal law, a campaign official told Bloomberg. The founders of Winklevoss Capital Management and Gemini crypto exchange each donated $1 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC) to former president Donald Trump,…
The US Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued a stark warning to US financial firms, warning them about the increasing use of crypto by Mexican drug cartels to purchase chemicals used to manufacture fentanyl. In an updated advisory released on June 20, FinCEN specifically cited the use of Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH),…
Seven spot Ethereum ETF applicants amended their registration statements with the SEC on June 21, leading to increased expectations of a trading launch in early July. Franklin Templeton, VanEck, Invesco Galaxy, BlackRock, 21Shares, and Fidelity submitted updated S-1 registrations for their respective funds. Grayscale submitted an amended S-3 registration for its Ethereum Trust and an…
Quick Take Analyzing moving averages such as the 200-day and 200-week moving averages can provide insights into Bitcoin’s support and resistance levels. Another critical trend to monitor is the realized price by the year, which helps estimate the market-wide cost basis by tracking the average price at which coins are withdrawn from exchanges each year.…
A federal judge in California indicated that he is inclined to let the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) lawsuit against Kraken proceed, casting doubt on the exchange’s efforts to have the case dismissed, according to media reports. According to The Block, Judge William Orrick said he was “inclined to deny” Kraken’s request as it…
MicroStrategy purchased nearly 12,000 BTC for $786 million, according to a June 20 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Following the news, the company shares rose by 3% at pre-market trading to $1,507, according to Google Finance data. Bitcoin purchase The filing stated: “MicroStrategy acquired approximately 11,931 bitcoins for approximately $786.0 million…
The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) will begin a trial of its central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital rial, in Kish Island starting in July. The central bank said on June 19 that banking network customers and tourists can use the digital rial wallet to make purchases and transfers between wallets via barcode without…
Montenegro’s Prime Minister Milojko Spajić was an early investor in the failed Terra Luna coin and may have lost millions to the ecosystem’s implosion in 2022, according to recent court documents filed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Before becoming prime minister, Spajić was a crypto entrepreneur. In April 2018, just before Terraform…
The massive selloff on June 17 caused $455 million in liquidations across assets. The effects of the selloff were felt beyond just the altcoin market, with Bitcoin and Ethereum both seeing notable losses in the past 24 hours. The impact on the DeFi market was particularly pronounced, with the TVL dropping from $104.123 billion to…
The Republican Party of Idaho has vehemently opposed the creation of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in the United States, advocating instead for using decentralized digital currencies like Bitcoin. This stance was outlined in a recent report from the party’s 2024 convention platform committee session. The report stated: “We oppose the creation of a…
The New York Attorney General’s (NYAG) office announced the completion of its settlement with Gemini and the recovery of $50 million for users of the defunct Gemini Earn program on June 14. Users will receive the crypto in their accounts without having to take any further action. The settlement resolves the legal charges filed by…
In his keynote at BTC Prague, MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor articulated a vision of Bitcoin as the world’s first perfect money, a profound innovation with the potential to reshape economic and political systems globally. Drawing parallels to historic scientific revolutions, Saylor positioned Bitcoin as a disruptive economic force, ushering in a new era of financial…
SEC Chair Gary Gensler said the regulator expects to approve the spot Ethereum ETF applications’ S-1 registration forms “sometime over the course of this summer,” which would be the final step before the funds can launch in the US. Gensler confirmed that the ETFs would be able to launch by the end of summer, well…
Stablecoin issuer Paxos downsized its workforce by 20% despite robust finances and optimistic growth projections in the stablecoin market, Bloomberg reported on June 12. In an email that notified employees of the change, Paxos CEO Charles Cascarilla said the staff reduction will allow the company to “best execute on the massive opportunity ahead in tokenization…
The US District Court for the Southern District of New York has issued a final judgment against Terraform Labs and its co-founder Do Kwon, in the high-profile case filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The ruling finds the defendants guilty of multiple securities law violations and imposes stringent penalties and restrictions on their…
Elon Musk dropped his lawsuit against OpenAI, according to two June 11 court filings. One filing states that Musk, as the plaintiff, filed a notice of entry of dismissal and proof of service. The other states that the case has been dismissed without prejudice, leaving Musk with the option of refiling it later. CNBC reported…
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Metaplanet has become one of the top 30 corporate holders of Bitcoin in the world after its recent acquisition. On June 11, Metaplanet announced the purchase of 23.25 Bitcoin for ¥250 million ($1.59 million), averaging ¥10,706,180 ($69,627) per Bitcoin. This transaction increased the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to 141.07 BTC, acquired for ¥1.45 billion ($9.2…
Mainstream adoption of digital assets has been steadily increasing, driven by significant regulatory advancements and rising institutional interest, according to Canaccord Genuity research. According to Canaccord’s research report, the mainstream adoption of digital assets is anticipated to continue driving growth in the sector, with Galaxy Digital well-positioned to capitalize on these evolving trends. Slow and…
Onchain Highlights DEFINITION: The percentage of futures contracts open interest that is margined in the native coin (e.g., BTC) and not in USD or a USD-pegged stablecoin. Bitcoin’s futures market is undergoing a notable shift, as reflected in the declining percentage of crypto-margined futures open interest across all exchanges. Data from Glassnode highlights a significant…
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Onchain Highlights DEFINITION: The number of unique accumulation addresses. Accumulation addresses are defined as addresses that have at least two incoming non-dust transfers and have never spent funds. Exchange addresses and addresses received from coinbase transactions (miner addresses) are discarded. To account for lost coins, addresses that were active more than seven years ago were…
The following is a guest article from Vincent Maliepaard, Marketing Director at IntoTheBlock What is BlackRock’s BUIDL Fund? The BUIDL fund, formally known as the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund, represents BlackRock‘s venture into tokenized assets on a public blockchain. Utilizing the Ethereum network, BUIDL invests in cash, short-term debt securities, and U.S. Treasury…
Available exclusively via How BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF shapes the crypto market Andjela Radmilac · 5 days ago CryptoSlate’s latest market report dives deep into the meteoric rise of BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF to understand how it positioned itself at the forefront of the crypto market.
Donald Trump promised to halt the anti-crypto policies of US President Joe Biden and SEC chair Gary Gensler within an hour of taking office if he is re-elected, Reuters said on June 7. Palantir adviser Jacob Helberg recounted Trump’s statements during a June 6 San Francisco fundraiser, referring to Trump’s target as the “Biden-Gensler crusade…
Dora Factory, a leading blockchain infrastructure provider, airdropped its native DORA token to over 1 million Cosmos Hub stakers on June 5 to boost participation in the ecosystem’s governance and decentralized funding activities. Dora Factory focuses on decentralized governance and public goods funding tools. The company has developed technologies like Dora Vota and Public Good…
SEC chair Gary Gensler said the timeline for spot Ethereum ETF launches depends on how quickly applicants respond to the regulator’s questions and comment on reasons for approvals. Gensler told Reuters on June 5 that the firms are “self-motivated” to answer SEC comments and can determine their responsiveness. Past reports suggest that the SEC will…
Available exclusively via How BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF shapes the crypto market Andjela Radmilac · 3 days ago CryptoSlate’s latest market report dives deep into the meteoric rise of BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF to understand how it positioned itself at the forefront of the crypto market.
Available exclusively via How BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF shapes the crypto market Andjela Radmilac · 2 days ago CryptoSlate’s latest market report dives deep into the meteoric rise of BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF to understand how it positioned itself at the forefront of the crypto market.
Google released a new policy working paper on June 4 titled “Generative AI and Privacy,” emphasizing the critical need for privacy protections in the development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The paper, authored by Google’s Global Director of Privacy Safety and Security Policy, Kate Charlet, outlines the company’s approach to embedding privacy safeguards…
Crypto broker Bitpanda will use Deutsche Bank to handle customer deposits and withdrawals. Bitpanda announced the partnership in a June 4 blog post, adding that Deutsche Bank will provide real-time payment services to Bitpanda users. Deutsche Bank will also provide Bitpanda’s German users with local international bank account numbers (IBANs) for deposits. Bitpanda cited the…
April was a month filled with significant activity and volatility for Bitcoin miners. Most of the month was spent anticipating Bitcoin’s halving and the launch of Runes, with many analysts and market experts warning about the outsized impact they could have on the mining sector. As expected, the combination of the halving and Runes propelled…
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The following is a guest post from Yaniv Baruch, COO at Playnance. The first quarter of 2024 reinvigorated investors’ sentiment in the crypto market. With the landmark litigation against the SEC ending, US investors have finally received access to spot Bitcoin ETFs. This opened the doors to Web3 for large institutional investors: the weekly net…
The following is a guest post from Tim Haldorsson, CEO of Lunar Strategy. In nine short years, Ethereum has gone from pioneering on-chain smart contracts and programmable crypto to becoming the backbone of decentralized finance and blockchain infrastructure. The recent SEC approval of ETH ETFs is just a single step in this journey, albeit a…
Onchain Highlights DEFINITION: Total transaction fess are the total amount of fees paid to miners. Issued (minted) coins are not included. Bitcoin’s total transaction fees surged notably earlier in 2024. Following the halving event in April, fees have seen a marked increase, momentarily reaching record highs. This rise is largely attributed to the introduction of…
US President Joe Biden vetoed H.J. Res. 109, which aimed to overturn the of the SEC’s controversial SAB 121 rule, on May 31. Biden wrote that SAB 121 represents the “considered technical” views of SEC staff. He added that the resolution would constrain the SEC’s ability to set guardrails and address future issues and risks…
Coinbase filed a closing brief with the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit on May 31, challenging the SEC’s denial of its rulemaking petition. The case revolves around a single, conclusory sentence in the SEC’s order, which “disagreed” with Coinbase’s assertion that current SEC rules are unworkable for digital asset firms. The exchange…
Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said on May 30 that US spot Ethereum ETFs could launch in June amidst updated BlackRock and Grayscale filings. Balchunas said there is a “legit possibility” that spot Ethereum ETFs will launch by the end of June. He added that an earlier mid-June launch was a “long shot.” Balchunas said…
Several Ethereum-related projects — including StarkWare, Polyhedra, and Polygon — condemned Matter Labs’ efforts to trademark “zero-knowledge” as its intellectual property in a May 30 joint statement. The statement was signed by notable industry figures, including Polygon co-founders Sandeep Nailwal and Brendan Farmer, StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson, Polyhedra Network co-founder Tiancheng Xie, and Turing Award…
BlackRock amended the S-1 registration statement for its spot Ethereum ETF in a May 29 filing, marking a step toward approval. The filing builds on BlackRock’s original registration statement, which was initially filed in November 2023. Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart called the filing a step toward launch after the SEC approved 19b-4 listing rule…
Deutsche Bank AG has announced its strategic push into blockchain technology as a potential remedy for the margin compression challenges facing the financial services industry, Bloomberg News reported on May 29. The German banking giant is participating in Singapore’s Project Guardian, an initiative led by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, which aims to harness the…
Japan-based Metaplanet has announced plans to purchase an additional ¥250 million (approximately $1.6 million) worth of Bitcoin. The move has been approved by the company’s board and continues Metaplanet’s aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy. Once this purchase is completed, Metaplanet’s Bitcoin holdings will increase significantly from its current 117.72 BTC — valued at ¥1.2 billion ($7.7…
JP Morgan managing director and global market strategist Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou said ETFs for Solana (SOL) and other assets are unlikely to succeed. In a statement to The Block on May 27, Panigirtzoglou argued that the SEC’s recent decision to approve spot Ethereum ETFs is “already stretched.” Whether the SEC considers ETH a security or a…
Polkadot-backed IndyCar racer Conor Daly achieved a top 10 finish at the prestigious Indianapolis 500. Reports indicated that Daly led for 22 laps in the race but couldn’t maintain his lead due to his car’s speed limitations. Despite this, he managed a commendable top-10 finish, moving up an impressive 19 spots from his 29th-place starting…
Farallon Capital Management, Cetera Investment Advisers, and BigSur Wealth Management have reported multi-million dollar investments in spot Bitcoin ETFs in the first quarter. Farallon Capital, a San Francisco-based hedge fund manager, disclosed an $85.2 million investment in Grayscale’s GBTC on May 24. Based on Fintel data, the company is among the 10 firms with the…
Two prominent global exchanges’ subsidiaries — Gate.io and OKX — have withdrawn their applications for an operational license in Hong Kong in the last two days. This decision reflects a broader trend, as eight firms—including exchanges backed by Binance and HTX—have also abandoned their licensing efforts in the city-state, according to a notice on the…
The SEC approved Ethereum ETFs through delegated authority, a decision that could significantly impact the crypto market. Unlike the Bitcoin ETF approval in January, which required an SEC vote, this approval did not undergo a public voting process by commissioners. This method of approval, as noted by James Seyffart, means any commissioner, such as Crenshaw,…
According to a recent Bernstein report, the approval of a spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the US may establish a precedent for classifying Solana (SOL) as a commodity. The classification of cryptocurrencies as either securities or commodities holds significant implications. Commodity classification facilitates ETF applications and approvals, while security classification subjects assets to…
The US House of Representatives passed the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21) on May 22. In all, 279 representatives voted yes, 136 voted no, and 15 abstained from voting on the proposed crypto legislation. The bill received bipartisan support but mainly received Republican votes, with 208 of 217 Republican representatives…
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has issued a stark warning about the vulnerabilities in central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), urging the implementation of quantum-resistant strategies to safeguard these digital currencies from emerging cybersecurity threats. According to a recent WEF report developed with insights from Accenture experts, quantum computing poses significant risks to current encryption techniques.…
Runes launched on April 20, the day of Bitcoin’s fourth halving. Fueled by the hype surrounding the much-anticipated halving, they were introduced to the market with a bang, garnering an incredible amount of attention and activity. Their launch caused quite a stir in the crypto industry, especially in the Bitcoin market, where it sparked a…
Gala Games said it responded swiftly to the significant security breach on May 20 that resulted in the unauthorized sale of $21 million worth of GALA tokens and the “effective burn” of an additional 4.4 billion tokens. The exploit has highlighted vulnerabilities within the project’s internal controls, prompting immediate action from the company. The response…
An unknown attacker exploited the blockchain gaming project Gala Games on May 20 for approximately $200 million, according to reports. Solidity developer 0xquit said the attacker minted 5 billion GALA tokens through an admin address, noting that an external hacker or rogue address owner could be responsible. 0xquit stated that the attacker can mint 12…
The US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York has approved the $2 billion settlement between Genesis Global and the New York Attorney General and confirmed the Amended Plan of Reorganization for the defunct company and its subsidiaries. The settlement aims to compensate defrauded investors, including 29,000 New Yorkers who invested over $1.1…
Since the advent of Bitcoin in 2009 and the explosion of innovation that followed, the web3 industry has faced many challenges. Beyond dealing with regulators, improving UX, and weeding out bad actors, blockchain engineers continue to tackle two major hurdles: scalability and interoperability. While many Layer 2s are working to scale Layer 1s like Bitcoin…
The following is a guest post from Bakhrom Saydulloev, Product Lead at Mercuryo.Statistics works in a funny way. When experts feel the need to prove the growing acceptance and awareness of Web3, they over-simplify the concept to say, for instance: “more than 90% of people have heard of crypto, hooray!” And yes, that is, in…
The following is a guest post from Vincent Maliepaard, Marketing Director at IntoTheBlock. According to the latest data from IntoTheBlock, the U.S. government holds over 1% of the Bitcoin supply, valued at an impressive $13.16 billion. These holdings have tripled since 2021, demonstrating a consistent increase over the years. Why the US government holds Bitcoin…
The following is a guest post by Rajagopal Menon, the Vice President of WazirX.Come the bull market, cometh the models to predict the price of Bitcoin. In the last bull market in 2021, the Stock-to-Flow (S2F) model was the flavour of the season. This model, created by Plan B, assessed asset scarcity by comparing stock…
Crypto exchange Coinbase believes the odds of the SEC approving spot Ethereum ETFs by the end of the month stand between 30% to 40%. In a May 15 report, Coinbase Institutional Research Analyst David Han asserted that the main factor that led the SEC to approve spot Bitcoin ETFs — the correlation between CME futures…
Oklahoma has become the first US state to legally protect the right to self-custody Bitcoin after passing a new bill. The newly signed legislation ensures that residents can hold, control, and use digital assets without state interference. Republican Governor Kevin Stitt signed the ‘Bitcoin Rights’ bill — HB3594 — into law earlier this week. The legislation…
Turkey and India advanced crypto policies on May 16 that could create a framework for businesses and investors operating in each country. Reuters reported that the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) wants multiple regulators to oversee crypto trading in the country. In its recommendation, SEBI said it could monitor crypto securities, oversee initial…
The US Treasury Department intends to place a significant emphasis on addressing the risks posed by cryptocurrencies and other emerging technologies in the coming months via comprehensive regulation. The Treasury has made digital assets a key area of focus in its 2024 National Strategy for Combating Terrorist and Other Illicit Financing report. The strategy outlined…
Millennium Management and Schonfeld Strategic Advisors disclosed some of the largest spot Bitcoin ETF investments among traditional financial firms to date, according to their 13F filings for the first quarter. Millennium invested a total of $1.9 billion in spot Bitcoin ETFs, comprised of $844.2 million in BlackRock’s IBIT, $806.7 million in Fidelity’s FBTC, $202 million…
US lawmaker Wiley Nickel has urged the Gary Gensler-led Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to repeal the Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 (SAB 121) before the impending Senate vote. SAB 121 requires financial institutions custodying crypto to hold these assets on their balance sheets. Several stakeholders have spoken against the regulation, arguing that it hampers the…
Oklahoma has signed into law a bill protecting crypto-related rights. The Oklahoma State Legislature website indicates Governor Kevin Stitt approved HB 3594 on May 13. The bill comes into effect on Nov. 1. Under the new law, the Oklahoma state government cannot prohibit, restrict, or impair the use of crypto in purchases or the self-custody…
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Kaiko Research said Bitcoin’s (BTC) correlation with equities is rising, with a 90-day correlation rising to 0.17 last week after hitting a multi-year low of 0.01 in March. Meanwhile, Brazil experienced a significant rise in volume and is outpacing the dollar. Bitcoin’s 90-day correlation with equities rose to 0.17 the week of May 5, above…
Crypto-related investment products recorded their first inflow in over a month, totaling $130 million during the past week, according to CoinShares’ latest weekly report. The inflows mark a notable shift in investor sentiment after weeks of negative flows across the crypto market. However, the inflow did not improve investors’ participation in the asset class as…
JP Morgan and Wells Fargo are the latest major global banks to disclose exposure to Bitcoin via some of the spot BTC exchange-traded funds launched in January. The two lenders filed their 13F disclosures on May 10, revealing a modest investment in the Bitcoin ETFs. JP Morgan disclosed $731,246 of spot Bitcoin ETF investments in…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended that Nigeria embrace the regulated use of digital assets by licensing international crypto exchanges. The watchdog made the proposal in its latest consultation report for Nigeria. The move aims to bolster the country’s economic stability while enhancing its status within the African crypto sector. The recommendation comes amid…
House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry said new legislation that will give the crypto industry greater clarity regarding regulatory oversight is set for a potential House floor vote by the end of May. The proposed legislation — dubbed the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century (FIT21) Act — aims to provide clear…
The sun can produce massive flares of particles and radiation that can have a significant impact on Earth. Scientists have studied these flares for 150 years, focusing on what’s considered the largest such event of all time: the Carrington Event of 1859, named after British astronomer Richard Carrington. The sun erupted and pumped enough energy…
Ark Invest and 21 Shares dropped staking plans in their updated spot Ethereum ETF proposal on May 10. The firms’ previous Feb. 7 filing added a clause detailing that the sponsor — 21 Shares — intended to stake a portion of the fund’s assets through third-party providers. 21 Shares expected to receive ETH as a…
Coinbase’s non-profit organization called “Stand for Crypto” has launched a political action committee (PAC) aimed at shaping crypto regulation through the 2024 electoral process. Stand With Crypto announced the launch on social media on May 10 and said the PAC will enable its approximately 450,000 members to financially support US Senate and House candidates who…
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev voiced strong concerns about the limitations regarding the accessibility of crypto for Americans and criticized the SEC for its “regulation by enforcement” approach toward the industry. Tenev made the statement during a CNBC interview on May 9, where he also discussed the significant increase in crypto trading on the platform and…
Core Scientific reported a $210.7 million net income for the first quarter on May 8. The change represents an increase of $211.1 million from the first quarter of 2023, when the company reported a net loss of $0.4 million. The company also reported $179.3 million in first-quarter revenue, including $150 million from crypto mining and…
Polkadot has implemented asynchronous backing, a pivotal upgrade enhancing the network’s flexibility in blockspace allocation and overall performance. The upgrade is one of the three technological advancements, alongside Elastic Scaling and Agile Coretime, driving the blockchain towards its Polkadot 2.0 vision. Asynchronous Backing According to Polkadot, asynchronous backing provides an optimized approach for validating parachain…
The US SEC reported a critical Grayscale withdrawal on May 7 that could have broad implications for spot Ethereum ETFs. Specifically, NYSE Arca withdrew a 19-b4 filing containing a proposed rule change through which it intended to list and trade shares of Grayscale’s Ethereum Futures Trust ETF. NYSE Arca withdrew the proposal on May 3,…
Polkadot developer Kian Paimani has proposed a flexible inflation upgrade for the network to address the issues tied to the blockchain’s inflation logic. According to the proposal’s GitHub document, the Polkadot relay chain’s current state presents various challenges, including high inflation rates. These stem from outdated infrastructure and parachain slots’ ineffective influence on inflation. Additionally,…
Hightower Advisors disclosed a $68 million investment in spot Bitcoin ETFs in a May 6 filing. The 13F filing indicates that the firm holds 709,956 shares of Grayscale’s GBTC worth $44.8 million, 200,084 shares of FBTC worth $12.4 million, 188,397 shares of BlackRock’s IBIT worth $7.6 million, and 23,964 shares of Ark Invest’s ARKB worth…
Robinhood’s crypto division received a Wells Notice from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on May 4. According to a May 8 filing, the Gary Gensler-led Commission staff had been investigating Robinhood’s “cryptocurrency listings, custody of cryptocurrencies, and platform operations” for some time before recommending an enforcement action against it. Dan Gallagher, the chief…
Even if you’re not an avid ‘Cosmonaut,’ you’re probably familiar with Sunny Aggarwal, the co-founder of Osmosis Labs. With an infectious smile and upbeat personality, Sunny’s name is surprisingly apt. He’s the type of person whose deep intellect, quick wit, and unbridled passion light up the spaces around him. We were scheduled to meet at…
Six Coinbase customers filed a new class-action lawsuit against crypto exchange Coinbase Global, two subsidiaries — Coinbase, Inc. and Coinbase Asset Management, LLC. — and its CEO, Brian Armstrong, on May 5. The lawsuit alleges that the digital assets listed on Coinbase are securities. This includes Solana (SOL), Polygon (MATIC), Near Protocol (NEAR), Decentraland (MANA),…
The following is a guest post from Shane Neagle. Regardless of an asset’s fundamentals, its value is governed by one underlying feature – market liquidity. Is it easy for the wider public to sell or buy this asset? If the answer is yes, then the asset receives high trading volume. When that happens, executing trades…
Alexander Vinnik, a Russian national who operated the crypto exchange BTC-e, pled guilty to charges of money laundering conspiracy in the US on May 3, according to a Bloomberg report. BTC-e was one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges between 2011 and 2017. According to the prosecutors, it processed transactions worth $9 billion and had…
On May 3, the US DOJ announced charges against former executives of Cred, a bankrupt crypto lending and investing firm. Authorities alleged that the three accused individuals — Cred co-owner and former CEO Daniel Schatt, former CFO Joseph Podulka, and former CCO James Alexander — took part in a scheme that caused customers to lose…
Marathon Digital reported a significant year-on-year surge in its Bitcoin production last month, defying expectations surrounding the halving event. Bitcoin production increase In its April operational report, Marathon revealed that it produced 850 BTC, marking a notable 21% increase on the year-on-year metrics. This uptick is primarily attributed to the 15% boost in its operational…
MicroStrategy executive chairman and co-founder Michael Saylor believes the SEC will classify Ethereum as a security this summer and reject the related spot ETF applications filed by various asset managers, including BlackRock. Saylor made the prediction in a social media post on May 2 during a presentation at the MicroStrategy World 2024 conference. He further…
Quick Take After the launch of the first Gold ETF SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) in 2004, the precious metal embarked on a remarkable bull run, soaring from around $430 to $1,800 per ounce by August 2011. This surge has fueled optimism that Bitcoin could potentially experience a similar, if not more impressive, ascent for the…
On May 1, DeFi protocol Pike Finance corrected its description of a recent exploit and said it was not caused by a USDC vulnerability, as previously stated. According to the company’s latest statement: “The term ‘USDC vulnerability’ was inaccurate for summarizing last week’s exploit.” Instead, weaknesses in Pike’s contract functions, particularly issues related to the…
Stablecoin issuer Tether (USDT) achieved a historic net profit of $4.52 billion in the first quarter despite facing a significant drop in market share. Record net profit According to the attestation report shared with CryptoSlate, the firm’s substantial profits chiefly originated from its US Treasury holdings, supplemented by gains from its Bitcoin and gold investments.…
One of the many ways to analyze the crypto market is to compare the performance of its segments. For the sake of simplicity, leading, large-cap ecosystems like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) can be seen as a single segment of the market whose movements can be significantly different from the rest of the market. Meanwhile,…
Bitcoin will close April down this evening following a drawdown of roughly 15% since the start of the month. The close of the monthly candle will mark the end of seven successive green candles and the end of a record-making streak. Bitcoin monthly candles since 2013 (TradingView) Bitcoin opened the month with a new all-time…
MicroStrategy’s first quarter earnings report showed the firm bought roughly 25,250 BTC for $1.65 billion at an average price of $65,232 per BTC during the first three months of the year. With its latest purchases, MicroStrategy now holds 214,400 BTC in total — equating to roughly 1% of the total Bitcoin supply. The company reported…
The following is a guest post by Nikita Ovchinnik, the Co-founder at Barter DeFi. DeFi may be “in the crosshairs” of the SEC, as Forbes magazine recently stated after the SEC action against Uniswap. Still, the matter raises valid concerns that DeFi simply must address for the sake of its future. According to Uniswap, the…
Custodia Bank filed a notice of appeal in its ongoing case against the US Federal Reserve on April 26. The bank intends to appeal an earlier judgment that denied its entitlement to a Federal Reserve master account, a service that allows access to the central bank’s system without relying on intermediary banks. Additionally, Custodia will…
The UK government enacted new laws on April 26 that grant the National Crime Agency (NCA) and police enhanced powers to seize, freeze, and destroy digital assets linked to criminal activities. The new measures aim to disrupt the financial networks of organized crime groups that increasingly exploit cryptocurrencies to launder money . These legislative changes…
The following is a guest post by Alexander Mamasidikov, the CEO of CrossFi. The world of financial transactions is transforming, driven by the rising solutions in Web3 payments. While this evolution is being witnessed worldwide, it’s particularly noteworthy that developing countries are spearheading this change. This proactive approach reflects the agility and adaptability of these…
Binance could strengthen its defense against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by drawing on an unrelated case. On April 26, Binance and related parties filed a government document from an unrelated case against Mango Markets exploiter Abraham Eisenberg, who was convicted by a jury on April 18. The government’s argument Binance’s defense team…
Quick Take Metaplanet Inc. finalized its acquisition of 97.85 Bitcoins, amounting to a total purchase price of 1 billion Japanese yen. The investment and consulting company, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, announced its purchase in a post on X on April 24. Metaplanet Inc. first announced its plans to purchase Bitcoin on April 8.…
The FBI advised US citizens against using unregistered crypto services to transmit assets on April 25. The agency’s warning stated that users should avoid crypto money transmitting services that are not registered as Money Services Businesses (MSBs) under US federal law. Individuals should also avoid services that fail to comply with anti-money laundering (AML) requirements…
Institutional investors increasingly sought exposure to crypto during the first quarter of the year following the launch of several US-based spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in January. The CoinShares Digital Fund Manager survey revealed that these institutional investors have significantly increased their digital asset allocations, reaching 3% in their portfolios. This marks the highest level…
On April 20, the day of the Bitcoin halving, total transaction fees paid to miners jumped to 1,257.71 BTC, the highest since December 2017. The high amounts starkly contrasted with fees from the previous day, which amounted to only 116.94 BTC. When viewed alongside the decreased block rewards post-halving, this surge in transaction fees led…
Launched on the day of the Bitcoin halving, Runes are a form of data embedded directly into Bitcoin transactions. Unlike simple financial transfers, Runes encapsulate additional information within these transactions. Bitcoin Runes operate by utilizing a method known as “transaction augmentation,” which allows users to embed arbitrary data into transaction outputs. Runes can store a…
Quick Take Data from Coinwarz shows the Bitcoin network is gearing up for another difficulty adjustment, scheduled for April 24 at approximately 1:57 PM UTC. The adjustment is expected to be over 2.2%, pushing the difficulty to a new all-time high of 88.30T. Ahead of the halving on April 20, there was a notable surge…
The following is a guest post by Brendan Cochrane, Partner at YK Law LLP. Artificial Intelligence tools could revolutionize anti-money laundering efforts in cryptocurrency transactions. These tools can analyze far more transactions quickly than any human, helping banks and law enforcement keep up with the volume of transactions, of which there are millions per day.…
FTX creditors have been urged to participate in the defunct exchange’s bankruptcy estate’s planned auction of its remaining Solana token holdings. On April 20, Figure CEO Mike Cagney revealed that the next round of FTX’s locked Solana token sales would be via auction, compared to previous ones sold directly to venture capital firms like Galaxy…
The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) unveiled the Finney Freedom Prize on Bitcoin’s fourth halving day to celebrate the flagship crypto for enabling greater financial freedom for the world. The award is designed to honor significant global achievements in Bitcoin and human rights, reflecting Finney’s vision of using technology as a tool for liberation. The inaugural…
The following is a guest post by Mark Gofaizen, Senior Partner at Gofaizen & Sherle. As the MiCA regulation that will reshape the crypto industry approaches, crypto companies need to ensure compliance for a smooth transition. Crypto-asset market regulation (MiCA), which represents an important step by the European Union (EU) towards regulating the crypto-asset market,…
The IRS published a draft version of its 1099-DA reporting form and controversially included unhosted crypto wallets among its targets on April 19. Ji Kim, Chief Legal and Policy officer at the Crypto Council for Innovation, wrote that the IRS’ approach is “unfortunate” as it does not recognize that unhosted wallet providers lack knowledge about…
The following is a guest post by Kadan Stadelmann, CTO of Komodo Blockchain. From AI Models on Bitcoin to AI training data on a layer 2 blockchain, coins linked to AI crypto projects are all the rage in the altcoin universe. It’s a reflection of broader market conditions. Hot stock Nvidia (NVDA.O) has stolen headlines…
FTX investors may drop claims against the company’s co-founder and former CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried, in return for his support. Bloomberg reported on April 19 that, under a proposed settlement, Bankman-Fried would cooperate against celebrity promoters named as defendants in a $1.3 million civil lawsuit. The civil case currently names celebrities as defendants, including former NFL…
Token infrastructure platform Hedgey Finance lost approximately $44.5 million of digital assets within two hours across Ethereum’s layer-2 network Arbitrum and Binance Smart Chain. In an April 19 statement shared with CryptoSlate, blockchain security firm Cyvers explained that a malicious attacker exploited Hedgey’s “createLockedCampaign” function using flash-loaned funds to siphon off the funds. A breakdown…
The US SEC filed an amended complaint in its case against Justin Sun and other defendants on April 18, arguing that Justin Sun’s alleged visits to the US should grant it the jurisdiction required to pursue legal action. The regulator alleged that Sun “traveled extensively” to the US while he and several companies carried out…
Gavin Wood, Polkadot’s founder, introduced the Gray Paper outlining the upcoming Join-Accumulate Machine (JAM) upgrade for the network. This announcement was made during Wood’s presentation on Polkadot’s future at the Token2049 crypto conference in Dubai. Web3 Foundation, the entity behind Polkadot, further announced a 10 Million DOT prize pool to foster diversity within the development…
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand opened a new consultation period on a central bank digital currency (CBDC) on April 17. The current stage of development seeks input on “high-level design options for digital cash.” Digital New Zealand dollar Current plans describe digital cash denominated in New Zealand dollars (NZD) that retail users can swap…
The Arkansas Senate has greenlit a resolution introducing legislation to impose fees on crypto miners for excessive energy consumption, Arkansas Times reported on April 15. The proposed legislation introduces a tiered fee structure to the emerging industry. Miners consuming 1 MW to 2.49 MW of energy would face a fee of $25,000. For energy usage…
Bitcoin saw a significant dip over the weekend, with BTC dropping from $70,090 on April 11 to $64,400 on April 13. Despite the initial fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East developing and a potential market downturn beginning, Bitcoin’s price managed to stabilize at around $66,000 as of April 15. To understand the nature…
Quick Take As the Bitcoin halving draws near, Bitcoin activity is witnessing a significant uptick in fees and hash rate. Fees On April 12, Bitcoin recorded its highest one-day fees in 2024, reaching an impressive $11 million. CryptoSlate reported on April 10 that this fee surge had gradually increased since early April. Fees: Ethereum vs…
The following is a guest post by Kadan Stadelmann, the CTO of Komodo Blockchain. The US has undergone an immense consolidation of wealth and power in recent years. Americans everywhere are suffering while modern-day robber barons get fat off a 21st-century Gilded Age or roaring Twenties. Unlike the Gilded Age and 1920s, however, the 2020s…
To reveal or not to reveal? That is starting to become the question when it comes to data on the blockchain. Transparency and immutability might disable the control of data by large power structures, yet on an individual level there remains a desire for personal ownership. A balance must be achieved. Is it naive to…
On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved multiple applications for spot Bitcoin ETFs. On day one, $4.6B in shares were traded, with cumulative trading volume exceeding the $50B mark by February 22. The ETF approval in the U.S. is expected to have a far-reaching impact across Asian markets where investment…
World App, the first native Worldcoin (WLD) wallet, has reached the milestone of 10 million users in less than 12 months from its launch. As the first wallet compatible with World ID, the World App significantly contributes to providing accessible, self-custodial wallet services worldwide. The team launched the World App in May 2023, quickly gaining…
Circle, the issuer of USDC, announced a new smart contract functionality that allows holders of the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) to transfer their shares to Circle for USDC. As reported by Circle, this smart contract provides BUIDL investors with a near-instant, 24/7 off-ramp, leveraging the core benefits of tokenized assets: speed, transparency,…
Quick Take The latest US inflation data has surprised analysts, with headline inflation year-over-year (YoY) coming in at 3.5% — 0.1% above forecasts. The development is significant considering the Federal Reserve’s most aggressive hiking cycle in decades, according to Statista, which aimed to tame the rampant inflation that the central bank initially claimed was transitory.…
Analyzing the ebb and flow of futures contracts across exchanges can provide invaluable insights into the market’s collective outlook. The state of open interest in Bitcoin futures and the ratio between long and short positions can help us determine whether the market is bullish or bearish and anticipate potential price movements. Over the course of…
According to a PolicyGenius survey on April 9, more than one-fifth of young people in the US own crypto, as individuals in the younger generations invest 4x more often in crypto than older generations. Gen Z, which includes ages 18 to 26, showed the highest preference for crypto over traditional investments — 20% of Gen…
Solana developers are gearing up to resolve the bug causing the network congestion by mid-April. Mert Mumtaz, the CEO of Helius Labs and a vocal supporter of Solana, shared this development on social media platform X, noting that the patch is scheduled for deployment by April 15. Over the past weeks, Solana has seen a…
Bitcoin and crypto are no longer seen as a fleeting “fad” among consumers — the majority now consider them an integral part of the financial system, Reuters reported on April 8, citing a Deutsche Bank survey. The survey gathered responses from 3,600 individuals and revealed a slow yet noticeable shift in consumer attitudes towards bitcoin…
Sora Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on the Bitcoin ecosystem, has announced the successful raise of $3 million to launch a Runes Liquid Fund, a new investment vehicle dedicated to investing in liquid assets on the Runes Protocol. Investors include Bankless Ventures, SpaceshipDAO, entities from BTC Inc. Bitcoin Magazine, and Serafund. Runes refers to…
FTX creditors have strongly disapproved of the bankrupt crypto exchange’s decision to sell its Solana holdings at a significant discount to crypto venture firms. Earlier today, reports revealed that FTX offloaded as much as 30 million SOL at a rate of $64 each to VC firms like Pantera Capital and Galaxy Trading. The move is…
Following a nine-day trial, a jury found Terraform Labs and its co-founder Do Kwon liable for defrauding investors who lost billions when TerraLUNA collapsed in 2022. The SEC announced the verdict on April 5 in a press release. The regulator emphasized that the verdict holds both parties accountable for a “massive crypto fraud” that caused…
Discover the cities of Jericoacoara, Rolante, and São Thomé das Letras, three tourist cities using Bitcoin as everyday money. Understand how the Lighting Network plays a crucial role in promoting the use of Bitcoin as a payment method. Store of Value or Medium of Exchange? Bitcoin (BTC), the leading crypto on the market, is establishing…
The persistent disconnect between policymakers and technology invariably results in proposed and approved regulations overlooking pertinent parts of new technologies. US lawmakers and regulators face the challenge of regulating emerging technologies across blockchain and AI. Policymakers, like Senator Cynthia Lummis, have acknowledged the need for innovation in the financial sector and proposed legislation like the…
Three blockchain advocacy groups have filed amicus curiae briefs on April 5 to defend Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm from criminal charges in the US. The filings support Storm’s motion to dismiss the charges against him and present several arguments to ensure developers are protected from such legal action. The Blockchain Association said the government’s…
CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju has voiced concerns about Ethena’s recent decision to incorporate Bitcoin as a backing asset for its USDe synthetic dollar. On April 4, Ethena Labs revealed plans to onboard BTC as a backing asset for USDe to create a safer product for its users. The firm said: “After the unprecedented growth…
Crypto venture capital (VC) investments increased in the first quarter of 2024, according to a survey published by Crypto Koryo on April 4. The analyst measured growth across two distinct metrics. VCs invested nearly $2 billion in crypto projects, marking an increase of 38% from Q4 2023. VCs also invested in 250 crypto projects, representing…
Crypto exchange Binance said its non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace will discontinue support for Bitcoin NFTs by April 18, per an April 4 statement. According to the exchange: “Starting from 2024-04-18 06:00 (UTC), users will no longer be able to buy, deposit, bid on, or list NFTs on the Binance NFT Marketplace via the Bitcoin network.…
Google is reportedly considering the introduction of paid “premium” features powered by generative AI to its search engine, The Financial Times reported on April 2. Sources close to the matter told the newspaper that Google is exploring the possibility of incorporating AI-enhanced search capabilities into its existing suite of premium subscription services. The suite already…
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) recorded lower outflows for the first time since the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs on April 2, after ARK 21Shares (ARKB) posted outflows amounting to $87.5 million, according to Coinglass data. Comparatively, GBTC recorded the lowest outflows since March 12 at $82 million. The data for the other ETFs, including IBIT and…
Avail, a modular blockchain focused on unifying Web3 and optimizing data availability for scalable applications, has partnered with dWallet Network to introduce programmable native Bitcoin to rollups in the Avail ecosystem. Polygon co-founder Anurag Arjun spun off Avail from Polygon in 2023 into a separate entity. Avail was initiated within Polygon Labs in late 2020…
Burkett Financial Services, a South Carolina-based financial planner, disclosed investments in two Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on April 1. Burkett’s latest Form 13F filing indicates it holds 602 shares of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), a spot Bitcoin ETF. The firm’s holdings are valued at $24,363. The company also holds 630 shares of ProShares’ Bitcoin…
Quick Take Bitcoin on-chain data by Glassnode portrays a bullish sentiment, underscored by robust support levels influenced by short-term holders‘ behavior. The Short-Term Holder Realized Price (STH RP), reflecting the average on-chain acquisition cost for coins moved within the last 155 days, recently soared to an all-time high of $57,547. Notably, its 7-day percent change…
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The following is a guest post from Evgeny Filichkin, an Investment Advisor at Keytom neobank. When Bitcoin cleared the $69,000 level and established a new all-time high, it resulted in the so-called ‘euphoria zone’ — a phase in the market cycle characterized by extreme optimism and speculative frenzy among investors. With the upcoming April halving…
The following is a guest post from John deVadoss, Governing Board of the Global Blockchain Business Council in Geneva and co-founder of the InterWork Alliance in Washington, DC. Last week, I had the opportunity in Washington, DC to present and discuss the implications of AI relating to Security with some members of Congress and their…
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin recently articulated a reflective and forward-looking perspective on the evolution of memecoins within the crypto ecosystem. Memecoins, initially popularized by Dogecoin and later by a plethora of imitators, have been a subject of much debate and scrutiny for their volatile nature and, at times, controversial impacts. Buterin’s latest blog post delved…
A Wyoming court has ruled against Caitlin Long’s Custodia Bank by determining that the lender is not entitled to a Federal Reserve master account. In a summary judgment on March 29, Judge Scott W. Skavdahl found that Custodia Bank has no statutory entitlement to a master account and will not be granted a writ of…
Quick Take Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs witnessed net inflows on March 27, totaling a solid $243.4 million, equivalent to 3,534.7 BTC. Leading the charge was BlackRock’s IBIT, which recorded a net inflow of $323.8 million, or 4,701.5 BTC, bringing its total net inflow to an impressive $13,862.7 billion, equivalent to 250,787 BTC. This is the largest…
US Senate candidate John Deaton has called for the resignation of Gary Gensler, the current Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In an extensive March 26 post on X (formerly Twitter), Deaton said Gensler should resign because the SEC under his leadership “has forgotten, or intentionally abandoned, its primary mission in protecting innocent…
London, United Kingdom, March 26, 2024 – TradingView has become an official partner for HackaTRON Season 6, hosted by TRON DAO, BitTorrent Chain, HTX DAO, and JustLend DAO. This year’s competition is illuminated by the expertise of Maksim Shymanovich and Alexey Telnov from TradingView, set to judge the projects competing for a prize pool of…
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse and CLO Stuart Alderoty have revealed that the SEC is seeking a staggering $2 billion in fines and penalties. According to the company’s executives, the fines have been proposed in a court filing that will be unsealed on March 26. ‘Unhinged’ SEC Garlinghouse said the SEC is seeking heavy penalties despite…
BlackRock and Fidelity Investment’s spot Bitcoin ETFs — IBIT and FBTC — have become the most popular funds the two asset managers currently offer in less than 50 days of trading, based on data shared by Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas. IBIT and FBTC were launched on Jan. 11 and have consistently posted record-setting numbers…
Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood said Bitcoin could be worth more than $1.5 million per coin if institutions allocate roughly 5% of their portfolios to the digital asset. Wood made the statement during the Bitcoin Investor Day conference in New York on March 22. She said: “Since the SEC gave Institutions the green light to…
Members of the Solana community and the crypto ecosystem denounced the recent surge in inflammatory memecoins on March 22. Unknown parties recently took advantage of Solana’s token creation feature to introduce thousands of memecoins with racist and antisemitic terminology in their names, some tokens also contained anti-China descriptions and other broadly offensive material. Solana founder…
Web3 has always felt like an inclusive and empowering community to be a part of. In making the transition from traditional finance to DeFi, there has been no lack of support, encouragement, and guidance. Embodying a leadership role as a female has also felt free from obstacles or adversity. Gender Gap Still Evident However, despite…
AI firm Anthropic has blocked Saudi Arabia from engaging in the sale process of 8% of its shares — currently owned by defunct crypto exchange FTX, CNBC reported on March 22, citing people familiar with the matter. FTX is selling the stake as part of its bankruptcy proceedings to repay its creditors, who lost billions…
Quick Take On March 21, Bitcoin ETFs experienced decreased outflows of $93.9 million compared to earlier in the week, corresponding to 1,433.6 BTC. BitMEX data highlights outflows extending over four consecutive days, an event that has occurred for the second time since the ETF’s launch on Jan. 11. The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) reported an…
Bitcoin (BTC) hit a 24-hour low of $64,760 on March 21 — just 18 hours after hitting a daily high of $68,120. Most of the drop occurred over a shorter period, as BTC fell 3.2% from $66,906 to $64,760 within three hours. Bitcoin had only slightly recovered above the $65,000 mark as of press time, with…
FTX CEO John Ray III has debunked Sam Bankman-Fried’s (SBF) claims about the level of losses suffered by users of the defunct exchange. In a March 20 letter to Judge Kaplan, Ray said Bankman-Fried’s statements were “categorically, callously, and demonstrably false” because the exchange users would “never be in the same position they would have…
Congressman Patrick McHenry and Senator Cynthia Lummis recently expressed optimism regarding the passage of critical crypto legislation before the upcoming election in November, according to media reports on March 20. Speaking at a Coinbase event, McHenry highlighted the positive shift in legislative prospects, particularly in the wake of leadership changes within the House Republicans. According…
Sam Bankman-Fried’s (SBF) lawyers have heavily criticized the Department of Justice’s sentencing memorandum in a March 19 letter to Judge Lewis Kaplan. In the letter, the lawyers described the DOJ’s proposed maximum sentence of 50 years imprisonment for SBF as “disturbing” and “with marked hostility.” According to the lawyers: “The memorandum distorts reality to support…
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management firm, has created a new tokenized asset fund, according to a March 19 SEC filing. The initiative — dubbed the BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund — is registered in the British Virgin Islands and developed in partnership with San Francisco-based Securitize, a company focused on asset tokenization. The…
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds experienced a net outflow of $154 million on March 18, according to data from Bitmex Research. This marks the first outflow day since March 1, breaking a streak of consistent inflows. The outflow represents 2,229 BTC, based on the market reference rate. Grayscale’s GBTC product accounted for the entirety of the outflows…
Fidelity Investments has amended its application for an Ethereum (ETH) spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) to include a staking feature, according to a regulatory filing. The amendment was filed with the US SEC on March 18 and has stirred significant interest in the industry, but market analysts and observers have mixed feelings. It introduces the possibility…
Bitcoin had the most volatile weekend in a year as Bitcoin slipped as low as $64,550 after reaching a new all-time high of $72.760 on Thursday, March 14. As of press time, Bitcoin has recovered to trade around $68,300. However, several price swings of between 3% – 7% have been prevalent throughout the weekend. Bitcoin…
Over the years, the Asia Pacific region (APAC) has established itself as an impressive environment for the rapidly growing technology industry. From the bustling tech hub of Singapore to the financial might of Hong Kong, the flourishing Web3 community in Vietnam, and the impressive technological creativity of Japan, APAC has consistently been at the forefront…
Grayscale amended a regulatory filing through which it intends to convert its Ethereum Trust to a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF). The company’s March 15 amendment strengthens its earlier filing in multiple ways. The update supports the argument that surveillance sharing within the CME ETH market is sufficient to protect against fraud and manipulation in the…
Over the last three years, the crypto space has undergone massive upheavals. Alongside the boosting from stimulus packages in 2021, venture capital (VC) firms had invested $33 billion in crypto and blockchain startups. The following year, the Federal Reserve triggered a domino of crypto bankruptcies with its interest rate hiking cycle, starting from the Terra…
Vanguard CEO Tim Buckley said Bitcoin needs to “change as an asset class” for the investment firm to consider it as a viable option and has no intention of changing its mind about spot Bitcoin ETFs until that happens. Buckley made the statement in a preview clip of an upcoming webcast posted on March 15.…
Bitcoin experienced a heavy price correction during Asian trading hours, dipping to a multi-week low of under $66,000, which resulted in significant losses for traders betting on further price increases. Over the past weeks, the flagship digital asset, fueled by the buzz surrounding the spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), had been on an upward trend…
The distribution of Bitcoin’s supply across various cohorts — shrimps, crabs, fish, sharks, and whales — can help us understand how each market segment behaves. Shifts in Bitcoin’s supply among these groups are heavily correlated with price movements and broader market trends, which is why understanding them is essential when analyzing the market. Shrimps represent…
A recent phishing attack has left a crypto investor reeling from a loss of 501 ETH, valued at approximately $2 million, staked through liquid restaking protocol Ether.Fi. On-chain data reveals that the theft occurred earlier today and involved two transactions. In one transaction, 426 ETH were siphoned, followed by another 75 ETH in a subsequent…
A federal court denied crypto exchange Gemini and Genesis Global Capital’s joint motion to dismiss the SEC’s case regarding their defunct Gemini Earn program, according to a March 13 filing. The court also denied the companies’ motion to strike the regulator’s requests for permanent injunctive relief and disgorgement. The court found that the SEC’s complaint…
Bitcoin’s price continued with its recent upward momentum following the record $1 billion inflow into the US-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on Mar. 12. According to CryptoSlate’s data, the flagship digital asset climbed to an all-time high of $73,637, resulting in significant losses of more than $100 million for traders speculating on its price during the…
Roman Sterlingov has been found guilty by a jury on all charges related to the Bitcoin Fog coin mixer, according to a US Department of Justice press release. Sterlingov was charged with guilty of conspiracy, sting money laundering, operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business, and violations of the DC Money Transmitters Act. Together, the charges carry…
Coinbase has strongly criticized the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for rejecting its rulemaking petition, labeling the decision “arbitrary and capricious.” The crypto exchange lodged this critique in a Mar. 11 petition filed before the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. If Coinbase’s move is successful, the SEC would be compelled to establish…
In a recent shift of perspective, Bloomberg analysts have significantly lowered the forecast for the approval of a spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) by May — setting the probability at a mere 35%. According to Eric Balchunas, the odds are down sharply from previous estimates, which ranged between 60% and 70%. The revision reflects growing…