Day: January 12, 2024

Crypto Analyst Unveils Bullish End Of Year Predictions For Ethereum

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Crypto Expert Anthony Sassano has provided a bullish narrative for the Ethereum ecosystem. Based on this, he believes that Ethereum could hit a new all-time high (ATH) this year. The analyst also went as far as predicting what price level ETH could hit in particular.  ETH Could Rise To As High As $10,000 This Year Sassano stated that ETH could hit $10,000 if the Ethereum Spot ETF hype were to get “ahead of itself.” These ETFs are believed to be next in line for an approval order by the Securities…

Coinbase Pursues Africa Expansion with Yellow Card Partnership

As Coinbase has pointed out,  fiat transfer fees can get as high as 3% to 6%. Through this partnership with Yellow Card, users will pay a maximum of 2% for each transaction. One of the benefits of cryptocurrency and blockchain being such barrier-breaking concepts is that people from all over the world can gain access to them. As such, projects and companies in the blockchain space often find themselves serving an international audience with all sorts of needs. Now, Coinbase, one of the biggest companies in the blockchain space, has announced…

Senator Elizabeth Warren Criticizes SEC’s Approval of Bitcoin ETFs

While Warren has expressed her dissatisfaction with the approval of the 11 BTC ETFs, some lawmakers in the US support the SEC’s decision. In a recent development, US Senator Elizabeth Warren, a key Democratic figure from Massachusetts and a Senate Banking Committee member, has strongly criticized the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its recent approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). On January 10, 2024, the SEC authorized 11 asset managers in the US to offer Bitcoin (BTC) spot ETFs for customers in the region. The move marked the…

CoinShares exercises option to acquire Valkyrie Funds

CoinShares International Limited announced the acquisition of Valkyrie Funds. A press release dated Jan. 12 stated that CoinShares has acquired Valkyrie Funds, a digital asset management investment company in the United States. The statement said the purchase decision is contingent on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) approval of Valkyrie’s spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF. Upon completion of the acquisition, CoinShares‘ existing assets under management (AUM), currently $4.5 billion, is expected to increase by approximately $110 million. However, the deal is now pending completion of satisfactory due diligence, completion of…

Franklin Templeton Waives Off Fees for Bitcoin (BTC) ETF Till Fund Reaches $10B AUM, Cuts Fees to 0.19%

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BlackRock Reveals $4.63B in Q4 2023 Earnings Report, Acquires Global Infrastructure Partners for $12B

Figures reported by BlackRock for Q4 2023 beat the expectations of analysts as the company also purchased Global Infrastructure Partners. Giant asset manager BlackRock Inc (NYSE: BLK) has announced earnings for Q4 2023, with figures beating Wall Street expectations. According to reports, BlackRock had profit of $0.15, and $9.66 per share for earnings adjusted for restructuring and amortization costs. Also, the total revenue for BlackRock Inc’s Q4 2023 was $4.63 billion, which met expectations on Wall Street. In addition to BlackRock’s figures for Q4 2023, the company also announced the…

South Korea’s Financial Regulator Says US Bitcoin ETFs Defy Local Law

Authorities in South Korea have warned local financial institutions from offering spot crypto ETFs following SEC approval in the US. South Korea’s financial regulator, the Financial Services Commission (FSC), has said that the spot Bitcoin ETFs recently approved in the US may contravene the country’s law. In an official statement published on Friday, the regulator sounded a note of warning without providing extensive details: “Domestic securities firms brokering overseas-listed Bitcoin spot ETFs may violate the existing government stance on virtual assets and the Capital Markets Act.” Last month, FSC Chief Kim So-young…

Ethereum Classic Explodes Over 50% In Massive Price Jump

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The long-awaited arrival of a Bitcoin spot ETF in the US has sparked a surge in cryptocurrency prices, with Ethereum Classic leading the charge among altcoins. After languishing around $20 for months, Ethereum Classic (ETC) has skyrocketed over 50% in the past seven days, currently hovering around $29.45 and just a breath away from reclaiming the $30 mark. This impressive rally comes amidst a broader market upswing triggered by the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) historic approval of the Bitcoin Trust ETF on January 10th, 2024. ETC price action in…

BNB Beacon Chain Fusion Releases Six-Month Plan

BNB Chain intends to disable its atomic swap feature in April and all Bridge providers will be expected to begin informing users by February. We are in the first few weeks of 2024 and the scene is seemingly being set for the rest of the year. The industry is still on a high note from the recently- announced Bitcoin spot ETF approval but even more news is rolling in. The latest comes from BNB Chain, which recently announced the six-month roadmap for its BNB Beacon Chain Fusion. The roadmap was…

SEC Seeks Key Documents from Ripple in Ongoing Legal Battle

The legal battle between the SEC and Ripple stems from the SEC’s allegation that Ripple engaged in unregistered securities sales, specifically through institutional sales of XRP. In a recent filing dated January 11, 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested specific documents from Ripple Labs Inc as part of the ongoing legal proceedings between the regulatory body and the blockchain payments company.  SEC’s Document Requests and Interrogatory The two main categories of documents outlined in the SEC’s filing include Ripple’s financial statements and contracts governing institutional sales of…