X Confirms SEC Account Was 'Compromised' Following False Bitcoin ETF Approval Tweet
The compromise was not due to any breach in the social media platform's systems "but rather due to an unidentified individual obtaining control over a phone number associated with the @SECGov account through a third party."
Asian Markets Drop Again As Traders Prepare For CPI, Earnings
Asian markets on Wednesday resumed the losses that have characterised the year so far, following a tepid lead from Wall Street as traders prepare for the release of key inflation data and start of earnings season.
Spot Bitcoin ETF To Start Trading On Thursday: VanEck, Valkyrie Executives
Executives from leading firms suggested a potential approval announcement Wednesday, indicating that trading might start as soon as Thursday.
Prelude To Bitcoin ETF Approval? Securities Lawyers Weigh In On SEC Chair's Latest Crypto Warning
The SEC has been silent on the proposals but recently began issuing updates on spot Bitcoin ETF filings, amending eight 19b-4 forms detailing rule changes.
Market's High Stakes On SEC's Favorable Bitcoin ETF Decision Drive Bitcoin Surge
Bitcoin started the week strong, trading above $46,000 and later surpassing $47,000, marking a more than 6% increase from its Sunday closing price.
First US Private Lunar Lander Mission Fails
An historic commercial US mission to the Moon will fail after suffering a critical loss of fuel, organizers admitted Tuesday, ending for the time being America's hopes of placing its first spacecraft on the lunar surface since the Apollo era.
It Isn't Done Yet: Spot Bitcoin ETF Issuers Receive Additional Comments From SEC
The SEC on Monday started publishing notices of filing updates related to spot Bitcoin ETFs, including amendments to eight 19b-4 filings detailing proposed rule changes.
SEC's Response To Bitcoin ETF Filings 'Borderline Unheard Of' As It Races Against Time: Experts
While it usually takes days for the agency to provide comments or feedback on the documents, the SEC evaluated the paperwork immediately and provided its feedback within hours Monday.
Lazarus Hacking Group Moves Over $1M In BTC From Crypto Mixer Amid Spot Bitcoin ETF Buzz
The Lazarus Group was involved in a third of all crypto exploits and thefts, siphoning off around $600 million in funds in 2023 alone.
Asian Markets Enjoy Healthy Bounce After Wall St Rally
Asian markets enjoyed a much-needed bounce Tuesday after a dour start to the year, with traders tracking a rally on Wall Street fuelled by bargain-buying and a surge into sold-off tech giants.
BTC Begins Week With 21-Month High, Eyes On Pending Bitcoin ETF Decision
Bitcoin (BTC) surged by almost 7%, reaching above $47,000 on Monday afternoon. This increase coincided with the submission of final S-1 forms to the SEC by hopeful Bitcoin ETF issuers such as BlackRock, Fidelity and Grayscale.
Bitcoin Surpasses $45K As Issuers Submit Final S-1 For Spot Bitcoin ETF
Bitcoin showed signs of recovery this week by surpassing the $45,000 mark for the first time in 21 months. However, it later retreated and stabilized between the $43,000 and $44,000 price range.
Spot Bitcoin ETF Fee War Escalates Prior To SEC's Approval Announcement
ARK 21 and VanEck's spot Bitcoin ETFs lead with a 0.25% fee, followed by Fidelity at 0.39%, Wisdom Tree at 0.50%, Invesco at 0.59%, Valkyrie at 0.80% and Hashdex at 0.90%.
ARK, Bitwise Battle For Lowest Bitcoin ETF Fee; No Charge For First 6 Months
With the final S-1 forms of some hopeful spot Bitcoin ETF issuers already submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the industry now has an idea of which crypto investment vehicle will offer the lowest fee.
Chance Of SEC Rejecting Bitcoin ETF Down To 5%, Says ETF Analyst
Aside from industry experts sharing their forecasts on the possibility of the SEC approving or rejecting spot Bitcoin ETF proposals, the crypto community is also betting on it.
BlackRock Plans To Let Go Of 600 Employees Ahead Of Imminent Bitcoin ETF Approval
Savings from the job cuts would reportedly be utilized for the firm's expansion, particularly in technology investing, as well as in alternative products, away from bonds and stocks.
VanEck Commits To Long-Term Support For BTC Core Developers If Bitcoin ETF Gets Approved
VanEck announced its commitment to support the world's largest crypto asset by market capitalization and its development in the industry by donating $10,000 to Bitcoin core developers.
BlackRock Expects Official Entry Into Crypto Industry Via Bitcoin ETF On Wednesday: Report
Ahead of the deadline for the SEC to make a decision on the spot Bitcoin ETF proposals, former SEC chair Jay Clayton said the "approval is eventually inevitable."
SEC Has No Feedback On Latest Bitcoin ETF Paperwork; Sets Final Deadline For S-1s
ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said that the agency is trying to "line up everyone" for a Thursday launch.
BlackRock Reportedly Readies $2B Capital Reserve For Mobilization Upon Bitcoin ETF Approval
A leaked BlackRock plan on its spot Bitcoin ETF would destroy VanEck's estimate of the crypto investment vehicle's quarterly trading volume.
Private Industry Leads America's First Moon Landing Since Apollo
The first American spacecraft to attempt to land on the Moon in more than half a century is poised to blast off early Monday -- but this time, private industry is leading the charge.
SEC To Start Notifying Spot Bitcoin ETF Issuers Of Approval On Friday: Report
The SEC is possibly nearing the approval of spot Bitcoin ETF applications based on the latest development this week.
SEC Gives Final Comments On Filings, Spot Bitcoin ETF 'Close To Done': ETF Analysts
Amid the buzz surrounding the spot Bitcoin ETF applications, the SEC continues to maintain silence on the matter.
Grayscale, ARK21, Others File Registration Form, Analyst Expects Imminent Bitcoin ETF Decision
The submission of Form 8-A suggests that the SEC's decision is imminent, but it does not necessarily imply approval.
ARK Invest Continues COIN, Robinhood Sell-off As Spot Bitcoin ETF Decision Looms
ARK Invest purchased over 105,000 shares of Tesla while simultaneously selling off COIN shares worth over $25 million Wednesday.
Goldman Sachs Eyes Major Role In Bitcoin ETF With BlackRock, Grayscale Talks
Key U.S. financial institutions, such as JP Morgan, Jane Street Capital, Virtu Americas and Cantor Fitzgerald, are among the authorized participants for spot Bitcoin ETF issuers.
BTC Price Not Significantly Affected By Major SEC Move Suggesting Imminent Bitcoin ETF Approval
The agency, which has rejected spot Bitcoin ETF applications in the past, is expected to approve the new set of issuers in a move that will unlock opportunities and provide access for traditional investment in the world's largest cryptocurrency asset by market capitalization, Bitcoin.
Analysts Weigh-In On Spot Bitcoin ETF Rejection Report, Maintain Jan. 8-10 Approval Timeline
Matrixport's research created a market shakeup, causing Bitcoin to erase its gains from the previous day and trade in the red zone.
Matrixport Warns Of Potential Bitcoin Plunge To $38K In Case Of SEC BTC ETF Rejection
Titled "Why the SEC will REJECT Bitcoin Spot ETFs again," Matrixport's latest research, while acknowledging its prior forecast of Bitcoin rallying toward $50,000 by the end of January 2024, indicates that the SEC will "reject all proposals in January."
Bitcoin's Drop To $40K Spurs $671M In Long Liquidations, Heightens Market Volatility
Ongoing speculation links Bitcoin's price plunge to reports hinting at the SEC's potential rejection of spot Bitcoin ETF applications.