Day: October 24, 2023

Despite U.S. House Gridlock, Senator Gillibrand Bullish on Stablecoin Bill, Illicit Finance Legislation

“As mainstream finance moves into this space, I think people in Congress are going to see we can’t have our head in the sand anymore,” Lummis said at the same event on Tuesday, suggesting that some lawmakers will be more comfortable with the representatives of traditional financial firms. “When they come into the room where the party’s happening,” she said of the TradFi people, “they bring a lot of people with them.” Source

Pro-crypto lawmaker Tom Emmer wins Republican nomination for House Speaker

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Republican members of the United States House of Representatives have chosen Tom Emmer, current majority whip and crypto proponent, as their nominee to be the next Speaker. According to multiple reports from Oct. 24, Rep. Emmer will be Republicans’ nominee in the next vote to determine a Speaker of the House following a closed-door session. The congressman was one of several candidates weighed by Republicans following the failure of Rep. Jim Jordan to secure enough votes to win the speakership and Rep. Steve Scalise dropping out of the race. On…

Euroclear launches digital securities issuance service, settles World Bank bond

Euroclear has launched a digital securities issuance service and settled a 100-million-euro ($106 million) digital World Bank bond. This is the first step in the Brussels-based settlement house’s digital infrastructure strategy, it said. The three-year bond, which is being called a digitally native note, was issued by World Bank lending arm International Bank for Reconstruction and Development to raise funds for sustainable development. It was listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange and was completed on Oct. 23. Related: Europe drives institutional crypto adoption: Blockchain Expo Amsterdam Euroclear’s digital infrastructure is…

Critical Levels Traders Should Watch

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Solana (SOL) has recently surged to a crucial price level, setting the stage for a pivotal moment that will shape its foreseeable future. This cryptocurrency’s price trajectory is now at a crossroads, as it eases off the recent bullish breakout that captured the attention of investors worldwide. Trading at $31.40 on CoinGecko, the cryptocurrency has experienced a 0.6% gain over the last 24 hours, accompanied by an impressive seven-day rally of 28.6%. Despite this promising trajectory, several key resistance and support levels are shaping the future of SOL. While the…

iShares Bitcoin ETF absent from DTCC website after initial listing

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BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF is no longer listed on the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) website, as Bitcoin rallied to $35,000 and traders speculated on an imminent regulatory nod for such products. The iShares Bitcoin Trust under the ticker IBTC was delisted from the DTCC’s official platform following its surprise listing on Oct. 24. DTCC is the clearing agency for the NASDAQ and appearing on its website is procedural when issuing an exchange-traded product or ETF.  The reasons for IBTC’s early listing and swift removal from the DTCCs catalog…

Bitcoin Is Not Gold – Why Spot ETF May Not Be ‘Sell the News’ Event: EY’s Brody

Could be, allowed Brody, but he reminded that bitcoin is an asset that producers can’t supply more of when prices go higher. That’s unlike gold, a competing store of value to bitcoin, where miners amp up production as prices rise, said Brody. “The issuance rate of bitcoin is set,” he added. “We might discover that pricing in bitcoin is more inelastic” than other types of assets. Source

Coca-Cola Reports Strong Q3 2023 Results Defying Industry Expectations

Coca-Cola is one of the few beverage and food companies worldwide still standing strong despite the ongoing global financial meltdown.  Coca-Cola Co (NYSE: KO), the global beverage giant, has demonstrated impressive resilience in its recently reported third-quarter (Q3 2023) earnings, beating analysts’ estimates and raising its outlook for the full year. The company reported net sales of $11.91 billion, indicating an 8% increase from the previous quarter, with organic (non-GAAP) revenue witnessing a remarkable 11% growth. Coca-Cola Posts More than Expected Earnings Q3 Results According to an official announcement on…