The much-anticipated arrival of spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US seems to be hitting a snag. Industry leaders are voicing growing concerns about the likelihood of securing regulatory approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), with a deafening silence from the agency fueling anxieties. Jan van Eck, CEO of investment firm VanEck, recently cast a shadow of doubt on the possibility of SEC approval for spot Ether ETFs in May. In a CNBC interview, van Eck expressed his belief that their application would likely be rejected, citing…
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Stablecoins Are Beneficial to U.S. Economy, Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick Says
Cantor Fitzgerald is a custodian for Tether Holdings, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin, tether (USDT). As of writing, USDT boasted a market cap of $107 billion, while second-ranked Circle’s USDC had a market value of $32.25 billion, according to CoinGecko. Source
Binance CEO Discusses Company’s Plan After Settlement With US Authorities
Binance’s chief executive has shared his company’s future direction and areas of focus following its settlement with U.S. authorities, including the Department of Justice (DOJ). “We have moved past that as the company move into greater maturity,” he insisted, adding that the crypto firm is focusing on “sustainability.” ‘The Direction of Travel Is Very Clear’ […] Source CryptoX Portal
Is The Bull Run Nearing its End? Marathon CEO Asserts Bitcoin ‘Halving’ Rally Already Priced In
In anticipation of the upcoming Bitcoin Halving event, which is expected to occur later this month, Marathon Digital CEO Fred Thiel believes that the price impact may already be factored into the market to a certain extent. Thiel shared his insights in a recent interview with Bloomberg, in which he discussed the potential catalysts for further price increases and their implications for the mining industry. Bitcoin Halving Impact Mitigated By ETF Surge? The “halving” event, a software code update that occurs approximately every four years, is often regarded as a…
Marathon CEO expects no explosive surge for Bitcoin, halving priced in
Marathon CEO Fred Thiel suggests that Bitcoin’s upcoming halving may already be partially priced in due to the success of spot ETF approvals. The upcoming halving of Bitcoin, set for mid-April, might already be accounted for to some extent, as suggested by Fred Thiel, CEO of Marathon Digital Holdings, the largest public U.S. crypto mining company. In an interview with Bloomberg, Thiel attributed Bitcoin’s recent surge to an all-time high partly to the approval of spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which has attracted increased capital into the market. “I think the…
Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein Says Bitcoin (BTC) ETF Outflows Are Reaching Equilibrium: Reuters
In the three months since, GBTC has seen total outflows worth $15 billion, according to BitMEX Research. In March, these were hitting $600 million a day but have fallen significantly since. On Monday and Tuesday this week, they stood at $303 million and $155 million, respectively. Original
Marathon CEO Credits Bitcoin ETF on Pre-Halving Price Surge
Fred Thiel, CEO of Marathon Digital Holdings Inc., suggested that recent spot Bitcoin ETF approvals have accelerated the market’s appreciation, typically expected post-Bitcoin halving, by attracting significant capital into the market. Thiel remarked that this shift has led to an unusual pre-halving price increase, diverging from the traditional pre-halving price decline, with Marathon’s break-even rate […] Original
Peter Schiff Warns High Inflation Returning — Accuses JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon of Sugarcoating the Problem
Economist and gold bug Peter Schiff has warned that high inflation will return with a vengeance and significant Fed rate hikes will be necessary. He also criticized JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon for downplaying the severity of the U.S. economic situation. However, he conceded that Dimon’s perspective is “a lot closer to being right than most […] Source CryptoX Portal
Ripple CEO Expects Crypto Market Cap to Double This Year — ‘I’m Very Optimistic’
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse says he is “very optimistic” about the crypto market, predicting it could double its market cap this year. The executive explained that the macro trends, such as the spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), are driving “real institutional money” into the crypto space for the first time. Ripple’s CEO: Macro Factors Fuel […] Source BitcoincryptoexchangeExchanges CryptoX Portal
Ark CEO Cathie Wood Sees Bitcoin as a Hedge Against Currency Devaluations and Rogue Regimes
Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood sees bitcoin as a hedge against currency devaluations and wealth erosion. “I think this is an insurance policy against rogue regimes or against just horrible fiscal and monetary policies,” she explained, attributing the recent bitcoin price surge to a “flight to safety.” ‘I Think This Is a Flight to Safety’ […] Original