Grayscale CEO eyes spot Bitcoin ETF, unlocking $30 trillion for institutional investors, signaling broader crypto access and a bullish market. In a recent CNBC interview, Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein passionately conveyed the potential impact of a spot Bitcoin ETF, emphasizing its ability to “unlock” Bitcoin (BTC) for approximately “$30 trillion worth of advised wealth.” The CEO acknowledged ongoing conversations with the SEC, emphasizing a commitment to navigating regulatory complexities. “We see this as a tremendous opportunity for investors. It’s about providing access, and a spot Bitcoin ETF could be the…
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Electric Coin, Behind Privacy-Oriented ZEC Cryptocurrency, Says CEO Zooko Wilcox to Step Down
“We feel confident in Josh’s leadership — in finding product-market fit, unlocking new partnerships and collaboration, improving Zcash usability and increasing adoption,” Electric Capital said. “In addition to a vision for ECC and an optimistic passion for Zcash, Josh has a strong entrepreneurial, technical and product background.” Source
VanEck CEO Predicts When The Bitcoin Price Will Reach $69,000 Again
VanECK’s CEO, Jan van Eck, had so much to say about Bitcoin in a recent interview. One of the highlights was his prediction as to when the flagship cryptocurrency will once again hit its all-time high (ATH) of $69,000. When Bitcoin Will Hit $69,000 Again In an interview with CNBC, Jan Van Eck stated that he expects Bitcoin to hit a new ATH in the next 12 months. That means that the crypto token could reclaim its current ATH of $69,000 and possibly surpass it based on Van Eck’s prediction.…
Bitcoin won’t be beaten as digital store of value: VanEck CEO
The CEO of investment management firm VanEck says he can’t see a world where Bitcoin (BTC) is overtaken as the leading store of value on the internet. “I think it’s impossible for me to imagine some other internet store of value [will] leapfrog Bitcoin,” Jan van Eck said in a Dec. 16 interview with CNBC. “There’s 50 million users of Bitcoin, so it’s got network effects.” The CEO — $76.4 billion in assets under management — also crushed accusations that Bitcoin is in a “bubble,” — explaining that no asset…
Qredo Closes Crypto Exchange Ankex, CEO Michael Moro Leaves
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Howard Lutnick, Cantor Fitzgerald CEO, Is a Fan of Bitcoin (BTC) and Tether (USDT)
“I am a fan of crypto, but let me be very specific, bitcoin, just bitcoin. These other coins, they are just not a thing,” he said during an interview with CNBC’s Money Movers podcast. Lutnick also said that he’s a fan of Tether, as Cantor Fitzgerald is one of the stablecoin’s custodians. Other custodians are Charles Schwab (SCHW) and Fidelity. Source
Cantor Fitzgerald CEO praises Tether and Bitcoin
Howard Lutnick, the CEO of Wall Street firm Cantor Fitzgerald has praised stablecoin issuer Tether (USDT), describing himself as a “big fan” of the firm. “I’m a big fan of this stablecoin called Tether…I hold their treasuries. So I keep their treasuries, and they have a lot of treasuries,” Lutnick said in a Dec. 11 interview with CNBC. “They’re over $90 billion now, so I’m a big fan of Tether,” the Cantor Fitzgerald CEO said. Notably, Cantor Fitzgerald has been helping manage Tether’s multi-billion dollar Treasury portfolio for several years,…
Galaxy Digital CEO Expresses Bullish Sentiment On XRP
Galaxy Digital Chief Executive Officer Mike Novogratz has shared his recent optimistic view on XRP, its army, and Ripple, asserting that he was wrong about his earlier skepticism towards them. Related Reading: Analyst Places XRP As The Top Coin For The 2024-2025 Bull Run Mike Novogratz’s Recent View On XRP And Ripple The Galaxy CEO revealed his optimism about the XRP token in a recent podcast known as Real Vision on Sunday. He previously doubted the token’s potential because he believed it would not last in the crypto market. Novogratz…
GameStop CEO Buying New Stocks from Company’s Cash Balance, GME Stock Up 10%
GameStop gives CEO complete control to buy stocks from the company’s cash books, however, analysts have given a major red flag on this. Gaming retailer GameStop Corp (NYSE: GME) is taking a shift in its approach while allowing its CEO and chair Ryan Cohen to gain even more control in these struggling times. This includes the ability to use the company’s cash to buy new stocks. In its quarterly report unveiled on Wednesday evening, GameStop disclosed two modifications to its corporate investment strategy. First is that it allows the use…
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman-Backed Crypto Startup Meanwhile Starts Bitcoin (BTC) Private Credit Fund With 5% Yield
“A thriving Bitcoin economy is inevitable, but to realize this future and maximize its potential, robust capital markets are essential,” Zac Townsend, co-founder and CEO of Meanwhile Group, said in the press release. “This private credit fund offers unparalleled potential for institutional investors to unlock the full value of their BTC holdings without compromising their ownership, seizing a unique opportunity for optimized returns.” Source