Day: November 27, 2023

Bitcoin ETF desire narrows Grayscale GBTC discount to 8%

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The discount on Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust known as GBTC continued to shrink as of Nov. 27, likely due to mounting anticipation for a regulatory nod toward spot Bitcoin ETFs. GBTC’s discount to net asset value (NAV) gradually fell to 8%, seemingly fueled by industry hype surrounding a raft of spot Bitcoin ETF filings from issuers like BlackRock and conviction from crypto proponents that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) would soon approve such crypto-based financial products for the first time. Discount to NAV is regarded as an important metric for…

Renowned Finance Author Says Buy Bitcoin Now Before It’s Too Late, Here’s Why

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Renowned finance author Robert Kiyosaki has never been shy about his support for Bitcoin and he continues to push for more adoption of the asset. Kiyosaki who wrote the infamous ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ book is back once again with a piece of advice, and a warning, for investors regarding Bitcoin. Buy Bitcoin Now, Says Kiyosaki In normal fashion, Kiyosaki took to Twitter to sound the warning about rising prices due to inflation. This tweet was made back on November 23 where the author lamented the reality of individuals who…

Argo Blockchain appoints ex-CBOE digital leader as new CEO

Argo Blockchain, a key player in the Bitcoin mining industry, has appointed Thomas Chippas, a veteran in digital assets and financial services, as its new CEO and Director, signaling a strategic shift amid the company’s recent challenges and market fluctuations. Argo Blockchain, a prominent player in the Bitcoin mining and technology sector listed on both the London Stock Exchange and Nasdaq, has selected Thomas Chippas as its new CEO and Director. Argo is excited to announce the appointment of Thomas Chippas as Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director. Thomas was…

Bitcoin (BTC) Funds Surpass $1.5B of Inflows in 2023; Ether (ETH), Solana (SOL) Funds Lead Altcoin Inflows

Funds holding ether (ETH) experienced $34 million of net inflows last week, extending the positive trend to four consecutive weeks and surpassing $100 million of net inflows during this period. ETH funds now have almost nullified their dismal run of outflows earlier this year, which marks “a decisive turnaround in sentiment” towards the second largest cryptocurrency, CoinShares added. Source

Bitcoin holder claims hacker stole 139 BTC, paid record $3m in fees

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A Bitcoin user assumed ownership of hacked funds involved in a record-breaking transaction where miner AntPool received over 83 BTC in fees. An unknown X user claimed to be the victim of a hack connected to the largest Bitcoin (BTC) fee paid for a single transaction to date. On Nov. 24, an anonymous individual created the X page “@83_5BTC” and said their address paid 83.5 BTC in fees after creating a new cold wallet.  The user surmised that a hacker likely leveraged an automated script to hijack their transaction, paying…

New Binance CEO Promises Greater Transparency

The new Binance CEO has noted that Binance will begin operating a conventional corporate structure under his leadership. New Binance CEO Richard Teng has promised that the firm will maintain a greater commitment to transparency moving forward. Teng made this pledge in his first blog post to the company users. Mr Teng took over as CEO after Changpeng Zhao (CZ) pled guilty to charges of money laundering and sanctions violations. CZ was asked to step down from the company as part of a $4 billion criminal settlement with the US…

Binance CEO outlines plan for crypto exchange after CZ steps down

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Richard Teng, Binance’s former global head of regional markets and now CEO, announced his intention to drive growth at the crypto exchange following Changpeng “CZ” Zhao stepping down. In a Nov. 27 blog post, Teng said he had the support of CZ and Binance’s leadership following the former CEO’s departure as part of an agreement with United States officials. According to Teng, Binance planned to continue a user-focused approach to its business and “drive growth and the adoption of Web3,” assuring customers they would hear more from him soon. “I…

Cosmos Co-Founder’s Proposal Triggers 11% Plunge In ATOM

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In a bold move, Cosmos co-founder Jae Kwon has called for a significant shift in the blockchain’s direction following the controversial passing of NWV #848. This proposal was approved by the community’s voting mechanism, earning around 40% of the votes, and it was aimed at changing the blockchain’s native token inflation rate. Kwon, expressing his dissent, is now advocating for a coordinated “split” in the Cosmos ecosystem, a proposal that could reshape the blockchain’s future. This development comes in response to what Kwon perceives as “deviating from the network’s core…

Crypto exchange grace period to remain unchanged in Hong Kong despite scandals

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A one-year grace period for cryptocurrency exchanges operating in Hong Kong will remain in place despite recent scandals. According to local news reports on Nov. 27, Julia Leung, Hong Kong’s Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, stated, “Even if the grace period ends tomorrow, fraud will still occur, so there is no intention to modify the grace period and other measures for the time being.”  As per new regulations introduced in June, crypto exchanges operating in Hong Kong must apply for a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license…

SEC Posts Memorandum Exploring BlackRock and Grayscale ETF Proposals

The SEC website showed one memorandum with details of a discussion with BlackRock, and another one on a discussion with Grayscale. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Sunday revealed on its website one memorandum detailing discussions with financial giant BlackRock (NYSE: BLK), and another with crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments. These memos involved proposed rule changes concerning the listing and trading of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by both companies. SEC Memorandum May Indicate Progress with BlackRock and Grayscale ETF One memorandum from the SEC showed that on…