Day: September 29, 2023

Global Investment Manager VanEck To Launch Ethereum (ETH) Futures Exchange-Traded Fund

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Global investment firm VanEck is preparing to roll out an Ethereum (ETH) futures exchange-traded fund (ETF) amid an optimistic outlook for the first-ever US futures ETF based on the second-largest crypto asset by market cap. In a statement published on Thursday, the firm says the VanEck Ethereum Strategy ETF (EFUT) will not directly invest in Ethereum or other crypto assets, but in standardized, cash-settled ETH futures contracts traded on registered commodity exchanges. “VanEck Ethereum Strategy ETF (EFUT) [is] an actively managed ETF designed to seek capital appreciation by investing in…

Cosmos plans to attract Ethereum developers in 2024

The Interchain Foundation has revealed its 2024 roadmap for Cosmos, prioritizing blockchain modularity, interoperability, and attracting Ethereum ecosystem developers. The Interchain Foundation, a non-profit with a mission to bolster the adoption of Cosmos, recently unveiled its roadmap for 2024. Their ambition is to redefine the landscape of what is popularly known as the “internet of blockchains.” At the core of this 50-page document lies Cosmos’ commitment to blockchain modularity and interoperability, concepts that are fundamental to the network. These underline Cosmos’ aim to serve as a conduit, connecting various blockchain…

Valkyrie backtracks on Ether futures contract purchases until ETF launch

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Asset management firm Valkyrie has said it will hold out for the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve an exchange-traded fund, or ETF, with exposure to Ether (ETH) futures rather than making purchases in advance. In a Sept. 29 filing with the SEC, Valkyrie said it will not make certain purchases “until the effectiveness of an amendment” reflecting ETH futures contracts as the ETF’s principal investment strategy. The firm told Cointelegraph on Sept. 28 that it planned to allow investors exposure to Ether and Bitcoin (BTC) under…

MATIC Price Rally Threatened As Whales Deposit Millions Of Tokens To Exchanges

Bitcoin has recovered over the last day after gaining momentum from the Valkyrie Ethereum ETF news and pulling up the likes of the MATIC price. This has led to a rare green day for the cryptocurrency market in as many months but MATIC may not be able to hold as well as other altcoins as whales make their move. Whales Move Tens Of Millions To Exchanges The first notable whale transaction involving MATIC was flagged by Lookonchain on Wednesday. The transaction was carrying 10.78 million tokens at the time worth…

MakerDAO Secures $6 Billion For Treasury Bill Investments As MKR Dominates 2023

According to a Bloomberg report, MakerDAO, one of the prominent decentralized lenders in cryptocurrency, has reaffirmed its decision to invest billions of dollars in US government bonds. This strategic move has propelled its governance coin, MKR, to reach its highest level since April 2022, outperforming other major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC). MKR has experienced a remarkable surge of 77% this quarter, emerging as the best-performing cryptocurrency of the year. Despite a modest decline of 3.9% to $1,452 on Friday, the coin has nearly tripled in value.  MakerDAO Doubles Down On…

Where Liquid Staking Meets Tokenization

In the financial landscape, both liquid staking tokens and government bonds in traditional finance bear the similarity in that they serve as investment vehicles that offer a form of yield or interest over time. In the case of liquid staking tokens, users earn staking rewards, while government bonds offer periodic interest payments. Furthermore, both liquid staking tokens and certain types of government bonds can be readily traded in secondary markets, providing liquidity to investors. Source

3AC’s Su Zhu arrested in Singapore

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The co-founder of Three Arrows Capital (3AC), Su Zhu, was arrested in Singapore when attempting to leave the country, Cointelegraph has learned from Teneo, the joint liquidator of the bankrupt hedge fund.  In a statement, Teneo announced that Zhu “was apprehended at Changi Airport whilst attempting to travel out of Singapore following a committal order granted by the Singapore Courts against him.“ A committal order is used to send someone to prison for contempt of court. On Sept. 25, Teneo was granted its committal request in Singapore, claiming Zhu failed…