Traders taking bets on the platform predict a 90% chance the SEC will approve spot Bitcoin ETFs by mid-January, while the minority is hedging against the converse outcome. Shares of a “Bitcoin ETF approved by Jan 15” contract on Polymarket, a decentralized prediction venue, traded for 90 cents as speculation for a forthcoming decision from the...
If you think Wall Street had a phenomenal year, take a closer look at how the cryptocurrency space fared in 2023. As of the early morning hours on Dec. 28, the aggregate value of all listed cryptocurrencies on CoinMarketCap.com had increased by a cool 115% year to date. Though there are thousands upon thousands of digital currencies to...
While cryptocurrency has surged in popularity in recent years, only a minority of Americans have actually traded it. Among the most popular cryptos are Bitcoin, Ethereum and Cardano, each of which has seen a lot of action as prices rise and fall. The appeal for traders? The potential to make significant money on the volatility of these highly...
Bitcoin (BTC) rallied above $45,000, buoyed by investors' anticipation of a potential approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The price movement comes amid reports that the SEC may notify the 14 spot Bitcoin ETF applicants of its decision ahead of the January 10 deadline, increasing investors’ anticipation for the...
Indonesian police authorities have reportedly closed down 10 Bitcoin mining operations, accusing the miners of electricity theft amounting to nearly $1 million. The North Sumatra Police Force took action against a multi-site Bitcoin mining operation across 10 locations in Indonesia. Police confiscated 1,134 Bitcoin mining machines, 11 meters of electrical cable, and computer equipment. The Chief of North...
Bitcoin Topped $45,000 for First Time in Nearly Two Years Suvashree Ghosh Tue, January 2, 2024 at 8:08 PM GMT+8 (Bloomberg) -- Bitcoin surpassed $45,000 for the first time in nearly two years as anticipation of an approval of an exchange-traded fund investing directly in the biggest token intensified. Most Read from Bloomberg Iran Sends Warship to Red Sea...
BlackRock disclosed JPMorgan Securities and Jane Street as intended participants for its proposed Bitcoin ETF before the SEC decision. The asset management giant is set to collaborate with the participants, pending approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Authorized participants play a crucial role in ETF operations, as they can create and redeem shares. This involves exchanging ETF...
The asset manager submitted an amended S-1 Form with the SEC on deadline day, switching to cash-only subscriptions like most issuers seeking spot Bitcoin ETF approval. VanEck’s update did not name the authorized participants for its VanEck Bitcoin Trust, an exchange-traded fund aiming to invest in the largest cryptocurrency by market cap at its spot price. https://twitter.com/BitcoinMagazine/status/1740788284253520368 Several other issuers...
Coinbase has changed its head of custody, potentially as a strategic decision for handling services related to spot Bitcoin ETFs. The departure of Aaron Schnarch, the former Chief Executive Officer of Coinbase Custody, marks a pivotal shift in the company’s leadership. Schnarch’s position has been filled by Rick Schonberg, who joined Coinbase in 2021 and brings experience from...
There’s been a noticeable uptick in trading cryptocurrency options and futures since Christmas, primarily driven by traditional financial institutions. This increase is largely in anticipation of a key decision by U.S. regulatory authorities regarding the approval or disapproval of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on direct investments in Bitcoin. As reported by Bloomberg, recent data indicates that Bitcoin...
