Spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund applications from several firms have been published on the Federal Register, moving them one step along in the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) process. According to records updated July 19, the Federal Register received notices of proposed rule changes allowing BTC exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications from BlackRock, Fidelity,
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Bitcoin (BTC) mining’s environmental impact has always been a controversial topic. On the one hand, critics emphasize that securing the Bitcoin network takes more power than some whole countries’ annual electricity consumption. On the other hand, much of the crypto community argues that it is a necessary activity that has enabled the Bitcoin blockchain to
Global securities marketplace Nasdaq is halting the launch of its own cryptocurrency custody that it previously planned to launch by the end of the second quarter 2023. Nasdaq has suspended the launch of its digital asset custody business because of regulatory risks, the company announced during the Q2 results call. The firm noted that it
Cryptocurrency exchanges are finding novel ways to improve internal departments and functions using artificial intelligence, according to Bitget managing director Gracy Chen. Speaking to Cointelegraph editor Zhiyuan Sun during EthCC in Paris, the exchange’s MD highlighted a number of ways in which the exchange is incorporating AI tools into everyday processes. Chen said that the company
P0x Labs, the cryptographic development team behind Manta Network, has announced that it raised $25 million in a Series A funding round, with leading contributions from Polychain Capital and Qiming Venture Partners. The funding gives the company a $500 million valuation. Additionally, Manta Network has introduced the testnet of its layer-2 infrastructure, Manta Pacific, within
Bitcoin (BTC) mining companies are employing derisking strategies by offloading BTC to exchanges, according to a market report from Bitfinex. The cryptocurrency trading platform’s latest newsletter addresses the Bitcoin mining sector at length, highlighting a recent surge in miners selling large volumes of BTC to exchanges. This has led to a corresponding increase in the
Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has promised to progressively back the United States dollar with Bitcoin (BTC) if he is elected president. Speaking at a July 19 Heal-the-Divide PAC event, Kennedy claimed that backing the U.S. dollar with what he called “hard currency,” including gold, silver, platinum or Bitcoin, could help to re-stabilize
The second quarter of the year has been a solid one for Bitcoin’s performance as its market dominance gained against altcoins which “bled” throughout the quarter according to CoinGecko. On July 18, the crypto data aggregator released its industry report for Q2 2023 which noted Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) continued to build upon their
Bitcoin (BTC) price dropped below the $30,000 level on July 18, which given the developments of the last month, retail investors may not have expected, but does today’s downside move represent an upcoming shift in the trend? Data suggests that over the longer-term it does not. To get to the positives first, Bitcoin price is
BlackRock’s application for a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) has sparked the beginning of a new crypto bull market, which will go parabolic at some point closer to the halving scheduled for April 2024, according to Mark Yusko, the chief investment officer and founder of Morgan Creek Capital. “Based on Metcalfe’s law model, fair value for
Bitcoin (BTC) targeted new month-to-date lows at the July 18 Wall Street open as bulls refused to give up on $30,000 support. BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: TradingView BTC price: Heavy resistance risks weekly downtrend Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC price action dropping after a modest rebound from $29,675 — its worst
The United States’ Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has accepted Valkyrie’s Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposal for official review. According to data from the SEC’s Nasdaq rulemaking list, Valkyrie’s proposal for its spot Bitcoin ETF entered the official docket on July 17. Valkyrie’s listing on the docket is the second spot Bitcoin ETF proposal
Bitcoin (BTC) has spent almost a month at or near $30,000, but this is no coincidence, new analysis claims. In one of its Quicktake market updates on July 17, on-chain analytics platform CryptoQuant highlighted three key factors keeping BTC price action in the same place. Bitcoin speculators in the driving seat Bitcoin has rebuffed any
Despite several high-profile cryptocurrency implosions, the number of people working in the industry has soared over the past four years. According to findings by the crypto research startup K33, the number of crypto-related employees has surged nearly 160% since 2019. In a report titled “The Emerging Crypto Industry,” K33 estimated that the total headcount of
Decentralized Web 3 cross-chain router allegedly under control of one-man Imagine a system where all your money is controlled by one man and his family and when there is cause for concern, the propaganda machine immediately goes ‘brrr’ to put on a facade that everything is just fine despite some alarming withdrawls. Sounds more like
Multiple pieces of data point to the Bitcoin price falling below $29,000 in the short term. Yes, you read that right. Let’s investigate the main issues contributing to the current downside in the Bitcoin price. Bitcoin (BTC) encountered difficulties breaking above $31,800 on July 13, resulting in a 6.3% correction down to $29,700 on July
The long-awaited recession and resulting resumption of the 2022 bear market that many have been expecting has failed to materialize so far in 2023. In fact, most assets have caught a bid, with the NASDAQ hitting a 52-week high on July 12. How can this be, and will the rally continue? Michael Burry of Big
Bitcoin (BTC) refused to give up $30,000 at the July 17 Wall Street open as observers placed bets on a step lower next. BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: TradingView Bitcoin traders line up downside targets Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView followed what one analyst called “boring” BTC price action into the new trading week.
In today’s fast-paced digital world, speed and convenience are paramount when it comes to online transactions. Whether you run an e-commerce business or simply want to make swift payments online, having a reliable payment gateway that ensures seamless and speedy transactions, including support for cryptocurrencies, is essential. Here are seven payment gateways known for efficiency,
Bitcoin (BTC) starts a new week above $30,000 but heading nowhere as the multi-month trading range refuses to shift. BTC price action is giving traders little more than a frustrating sense of deja vu — and they are now wondering what it could take to change the trend. It may in fact be more accurate
Another “Big Four” bank in Australia has said it will put blocks on certain cryptocurrency platforms, citing high levels of scams risk in the industry. National Australia Bank (NAB) on July 17 officially announced a set of new measures to protect customers from fraud as part of its “bank-wide scam strategy.” Alongside halting “millions in
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