Financial services giant Fidelity is joining the roster of companies seeking to offer US investors a spot market Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETF). A new filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) shows that the $4.5 trillion asset manager is seeking to list and trade shares of the Fidelity Ethereum Fund. “According to the Registration Statement, each Share will represent a fractional undivided beneficial interest in the Trust’s net assets. The Trust’s assets will consist of ETH held by the Custodian on behalf of the Trust. The Trust…
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Hashkey-Affiliated Wallet Sells Over $90 Million ETH In 10 Days
A wallet linked to Hong Kong-based crypto exchange Hashkey has reportedly sold over $90 million worth of Ethereum in the past 10 days. This massive selling activity appears to have triggered a slight decline in the ETH market, sparking speculations on the token’s price trajectory. Crypto Whale Conducts Massive Ethereum Sell-Off According to a Sunday post on X by blockchain analytics platform, Lookonchain, a crypto wallet with the address “0xD26e ” sold off 50,115 ETH, valued at $97.7 million, within a period of 10 days. Lookonchain notes that this wallet…
Ethereum Whistleblower To Reveal Proof Of ETH Founders’ Fraud
Amid the ongoing Ethereum scandal, former Ethereum advisor and attorney Steven Nerayoff has recently revealed how he plans on sharing proof of Ethereum founders’ fraud activities in the early days of the cryptocurrency asset. Ethereum Founders’ Fraudulent Acts To Be In Lawsuit Following an X (formerly Twitter) post by a user Heidi from Crytotips, the crypto enthusiast was seen trying to underscore the lack of authenticity from Nerayoff’s claims. According to her, his accusations were a no-brainer due to the disclosure lacking proof of his accusations. However, Nerayoff in response…
Uniswap’s Android wallet app, Cboe to launch BTC, ETH margin futures, and more
As the final weeks of 2023 approach, it’s fair to say that one of the most dominant trends and drivers of crypto companies’ strategies over the past months can be summed up in a single word: licenses. In a tight regulatory environment, getting the green light from regulators has been crucial for companies, particularly during the crypto winter. Some countries have taken a stand by developing a crypto-friendly environment. For example, the United Arab Emirates continues to attract major crypto companies to its shores, with digital assets exchange Crypto.com recently…
Ethereum Price Bullish Momentum Reignites – Can Bulls Pust ETH To $2,200?
Ethereum price remained strong and started a fresh increase above $2,000. ETH could continue to rise if it clears the $2,075 resistance zone. Ethereum is again moving higher above the $2,000 support zone. The price is trading above $2,000 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a key bullish trend line forming with support near $2,046 on the hourly chart of ETH/USD (data feed via Kraken). The pair could accelerate higher if it clears the $2,075 resistance zone in the near term. Ethereum Price Reclaims $2K After a downside…
Grayscale ETH futures ETF a ‘trojan horse’ for spot Ethereum ETF: Analyst
Grayscale Investments is using its Ether (ETH) futures exchange-traded fund (ETF) application as a “trojan horse” to corner the United States Securities and Exchange Commission into approving its spot Ether ETF, says Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart. Seyffart said in a Nov. 15 X (Twitter) post following the SEC delaying Grayscale’s ETH futures ETF bid that he believes if the SEC approves Grayscale’s application, then it would enable Grayscale to argue for the approval of its spot Ether ETF application. If the SEC denies Grayscale’s bid, the asset manager could…
Price analysis 11/15: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, SOL, ADA, DOGE, MATIC, LINK, TON
Bitcoin and select altcoins are showing strength, a possible sign that the bull trend has resumed. Bitcoin (BTC) succumbed to profit-booking on Nov. 13 and 14, which pulled the price below $35,000. Corrections are a normal part of every up-move and are considered healthy, as they shake out the weak hands and allow the stronger hands to add to their positions. A note of caution to the eager dip buyers is that Glassnode data shows the number of whale wallets with more than $1,000 iBitcoin dropped to its lowest level…
Bankrupt Crypto Lender Celsius Moves Over $10,000,000 Worth of Ethereum (ETH) To Exchange: On-Chain Data
An address associated with failed crypto lending platform Celsius has moved millions of dollars worth of Ethereum (ETH) to an exchange, according to on-chain data. Citing data obtained from blockchain explorer Etherscan, on-chain data tracker Lookonchain says that Celsius moved 5,160 ETH worth approximately $10.49 million to institutional crypto trading platform FalconX. According to Lookonchain, Celsius, which filed for bankruptcy in July of 2022, possibly “wants to sell some assets with the rising prices.” Source: Etherscan Ethereum is trading at $2,033 at time of writing, up by nearly 80% year-to-date.…
Bitcoin (BTC) Price Drops 4%, Ether (ETH) Price Declines 6% as Crypto ETF Momentum Stalls with SEC Likely Delay, Analyst Says
“ETF speculation is front and center for now, but the store of value narrative still holds and will give the asset a resilient and increasing floor,” Noelle Acheson, author of the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, noted in an email to CoinDesk. “I very much doubt that the recent sell-off means the rally is done for now.” Original
CBOE to launch BTC, ETH margin futures trading in January with 11 firms supporting
Cboe Digital has announced the launch date of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) margin futures trading – Jan. 11, 2024. The regulated crypto-native exchange and clearinghouse will become the first in the United States to offer both spot and leveraged derivatives trading on a single platform, it said in a statement. Margin trading increases capital efficiency by allowing customers to trade futures without posting full collateral. The ability to carry out spot and derivative trading on the same platform will also increase efficiency. Cboe Digital president John Palmer said: “We…