Spot Bitcoin ETFs saw a remarkable surge in net inflow on March 12, totaling $1.05 billion. This marks a new high for daily net inflow since the ETFs’ inception, demonstrating a massive 56% rise from the $673 million net inflow recorded on February 28. The new milestone comes as Bitcoin bulls captured another all-time high...Read More
The firm submitted the application to the US Securities and Exchange Commission on March 12. The Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust is expected to have a competitive fee and will come from a spinoff from GBTC commented ETF analyst James Seyffart. He added that GBTC holders will get some percentage of their holdings spun off into...Read More
In a recent thread on X, CryptoQuant founder Ki Young Ju raised concerns about the continuous influx of capital into spot Bitcoin ETFs, warning of a potential sell-side liquidity crisis within six months if the trend persists. Ju’s remarks come amidst a surge in spot Bitcoin ETF inflows, surpassing the $10 billion inflow mark for...Read More
Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has changed its regulations, permitting the creation of private funds that invest in spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) traded on U.S. exchanges. However, this opportunity is limited to institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals. SEC Amends Spot Bitcoin ETF Rules SEC Secretary-General Pornanong Budsaratragoon disclosed that the decision was reached...Read More
Bitcoin mining earnings reached their highest-ever level recently, coinciding with the ongoing surge in the value of the leading crypto asset. According to the figures compiled by CryptoQuant, miners made a daily revenue of $78.6 million on March 7, surpassing the previous record set during the peak of the crypto boom in April 2021. Miners...Read More
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon believes citizens should have every right to buy Bitcoin (BTC) if they want to – even if it’s a haven for criminal activity. “I defend your right to smoke a cigarette, [and] I’ll defend your right to buy a Bitcoin,” said Dimon at the Australian Financial Review summit in Sydney, according...Read More
The alternative cryptocurrency (altcoin) sector is still reveling in its resurgence due to persistent investor interest in such digital assets amid Bitcoin’s (BTC) rally to a new all-time high of $72,000. Analysts at the crypto exchange Bitfinex revealed in the latest weekly report that investor interest in altcoins is diversifying to meme coins and artificial...Read More
Bitcoin’s rally breaking into a new all-time high above $70,000 has been unconventional for several reasons. Interestingly, the leading crypto asset is still in its early stages and has a long way to go, according to most experts. In fact, analysts are now weighing in on Bitcoin’s trajectory and expect it to climax in early...Read More
Retail interest in the cryptocurrency market appears to be ramping up following Bitcoin’s rise to $70,000 and above. According to a Tuesday tweet thread, Ki Young Ju, founder and CEO of on-chain intelligence platform CryptoQuant, believes the crypto market is likely halfway to a Bitcoin Euphoria because half of the retail crowd has arrived. Halfway...Read More
The number of new “millionaire” wallets for Bitcoin (BTC) has risen to about 1,500 daily after the cryptocurrency’s price surged to $72,000 recently. However, this increase is modest compared to the daily creation of new millionaires during the previous bull market. The leading cryptocurrency by market capitalization has experienced a 70% price surge since the...Read More
Funds have been flowing out of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) for more than two months. Moreover, March 11 was the largest outflow for the month. A whopping $494 million worth of BTC exited the fund yesterday. This works out at 6,850 BTC, according to BitMEX Research, which labeled it a record outflow. The BitMEX...Read More
With the ongoing frenzy surrounding spot Bitcoin ETFs propelling BTC to highs beyond $70K, Hong Kong-based entities are preparing to enter the fray with their own offerings. While the demand for ETFs offering exposure to Bitcoin for the retail crowd is soaring, a similar vehicle for Ethereum has also gained significant traction. Recent reports indicate...Read More
X (formerly known as Twitter) has been a popular hook for scammers for over a decade now. However, the tactics employed in these schemes continuously evolve. What’s concerning is that many victims are still falling for scams because of misleading comments made by fake X accounts, leading them to phishing websites. X Fakes Fuel Phishing...Read More
Mudrex, an Indian cryptocurrency investment platform, intends to introduce U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to target both institutional and retail investors within India, according to CEO and co-founder Edul Patel. The move comes amid India’s latest government action to tighten offshore crypto exchanges regulation. Mudrex to Offer Four Spot Bitcoin ETFs In an interview...Read More
The U.S. government will likely seize citizens’ assets in an impending fiscal collapse – but Bitcoin will save the day when it happens, according to ex-Coinbase CTO Balaji Srinivasan. The tech entrepreneur and Bitcoin bull, who forfeited $1.5 million in a high-profile bet on Bitcoin’s price last year, is again raising concerns about the United...Read More
In a recent publication on Ethereum Research dated March 9, Buterin explored the hypothetical situation of a “quantum emergency” potentially arising as soon as tomorrow. Speculating on the implications of such an event, Buterin outlined Ethereum’s readiness to tackle the challenge head-on. Shielding Against Possible Threats Speculating on the hypothetical scenario of a quantum emergency,...Read More
Solana has been highly favored among altcoins, yet its reputation took a hit due to significant network outages. Despite the overall market surge and renewed investor confidence in 2024, inflows into digital asset investment products associated with Solana were not substantial. However, there are signs of a gradual shift in this trend as Solana investment...Read More
ARK Invest, the investment management firm led by Cathie Wood, recently divested 580,000 Coinbase (COIN) shares. The transaction, valued at $149.85 million based on Friday’s closing price, underscores the company’s strategic investment decisions. Second-Largest Offload Since 2023 This sale represents ARK’s second-largest weekly offload of COIN shares since July 2023. The previous record was set...Read More
Tether, the issuer of the largest stablecoin, USDT, has announced the launch of the asset on Celo, a carbon-negative, permissionless, Ethereum Virtual Machine-compatible network. According to a statement sent to CryptoPotato, the collaboration between Tether and Celo could see USDT become a gas currency on the latter’s network, streamlining transactions and fostering efficiency on decentralized...Read More
Business intelligence firm MicroStrategy has completed a $800 million fundraising effort to purchase additional Bitcoin (BTC). The company also used some excess cash and acquired 12,000 BTC, with its total holdings now well above 200,000 BTC. MicroStrategy has acquired an additional 12,000 BTC for ~$821.7M using proceeds from convertible notes & excess cash for ~$68,477...Read More
Since spot Bitcoin ETFs were approved in mid-January, crypto markets have surged a further 60% adding a trillion dollars to total capitalization. Bitcoin charted a new all-time high, but Ethereum did not and has been unable to overcome the $4,000 level decisively. On March 11, Fox Business correspondent Eleanor Terrett said optimism about the U.S. Securities...Read More
Russia, a member of the BRICS alliance, announced the development of a new blockchain-based payment system to revolutionize trade settlements. The system is set to become an independent mechanism for conducting transactions among BRICS member nations. Blockchain-Based Payment System Plans The BRICS alliance, consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, plans to collaborate...Read More
The Stanford Blyth Fund, a student-run investment entity at the university, purchased Bitcoin (BTC) at $45,000 in February after a scholar pitched the asset during a meeting. According to a tweet by Kole Lee, a computer science major and leader at the Stanford Blockchain Club, the Blyth Fund has allocated approximately 7% of its portfolio...Read More
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has revealed that losses incurred from cryptocurrency investment fraud incidents increased from $2.57 billion in 2022 to $3.94 billion in 2023, representing a 53% increase year-over-year. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Report 2023, criminals found more ways to scam victims, enticing their targets with promises of lucrative returns...Read More
The stablecoin initiative USDe by Ethena Labs has seen notable adoption, with its market cap surging by over 40% in the last week and by 400% in the last month, reaching $840 million. Following the setback of the Terra ecosystem’s downfall, concerns have been raised within the community about the launch of USDe. However, Arthur...Read More
Fidelity Digital Assets have stated in a recent report that while Bitcoin (BTC) holders typically anticipate the quadrennial reward halving to boost prices, miners must actively strategize to plan for the upcoming event to prevent going bankrupt. Notably, the halving event, expected on or around April 19, will reduce their earned Bitcoin by 50%. Bitcoin...Read More
On March 8, on-chain analytics provider Santiment reported that despite the incredible milestone for Bitcoin, “there is a combined sense of exhaustion and altcoin distraction coming from the trading community right now.” BTC prices briefly topped $70,000 on Coinbase on Friday marking a new all-time high for the digital asset. However, it sharply retreated from this...Read More
The introduction of spot Bitcoin ETFs has attracted a fresh influx of investors, driving a notable increase in trading volume. This trend has generated a wave of optimism that extends beyond Bitcoin itself. But this hasn’t made the launch of a spot Ethereum ETF any earlier as the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is...Read More
A U.S. court has ruled that Konstantin Ignatov, the brother of Cryptoqueen Ruja Ignatova, who perpetrated the $4 billion OneCoin cryptocurrency fraud, will spend no more time behind bars for his role in the scam. According to a Bloomberg report, U.S. District Judge Edgardo Ramos released Ignatov from prison on March 5 after he pleaded...Read More
A recent Coinbase report notes that the perceived value of numerous AI tokens has been overstated, leading to concerns regarding their sustainability. David Han, a research analyst at Coinbase, highlighted the recent price surges observed in these tokens may be driven more by hype than genuine utility or usage. Surge in AI-Related Crypto Projects Raises...Read More
