Goldman Sachs holds $461 million in BlackRock’s IBIT, new filing reveals
Nov 14, 2024
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Key Takeaways Goldman Sachs discloses an 83% boost in BlackRock Bitcoin ETF shares. The bank also expanded investments in other Bitcoin ETFs, including Fidelity’s Wise Origin and Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust. Share this article Goldman Sachs has expanded its holdings in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) to 12.7 million shares valued at $461 million, which represents […]
Bitwise files to convert its 10 Crypto Index Fund into an ETP
Nov 14, 2024
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Key Takeaways Bitwise plans to convert its Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund into an exchange-traded product. The Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund includes major assets like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. Share this article Bitwise Asset Management announced that NYSE Arca has filed to list the Bitwise 10 Crypto Index Fund (BITW) as an exchange-traded product.The […]
18 US states file lawsuit against SEC for overregulating crypto
Nov 14, 2024
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Key Takeaways 18 US states have filed a lawsuit against the SEC for overreach in crypto regulation. The lawsuit highlights state-level crypto regulatory frameworks and challenges federal authority. Share this article 18 US states have filed a lawsuit against the SEC and its commissioners, challenging what they describe as unconstitutional overreach in crypto industry regulation.The […]
Powell says Fed does not need to ‘be in a hurry’ to lower rates
Nov 14, 2024
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Key Takeaways Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized a careful approach to lowering interest rates. The Fed will maintain its current interest rates, focusing on economic strength and inflation control. Share this article Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank doesn’t need to rush to cut interest rates given the economy’s strength, emphasizing […]
Pennsylvania House moves to establish Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset
Nov 14, 2024
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Key Takeaways The Pennsylvania House introduced legislation to allocate up to 10% of state funds into Bitcoin. Similar Bitcoin legislation is being considered in 10 other states, influenced by the Satoshi Action Fund. Share this article Pennsylvania lawmakers have introduced the Pennsylvania Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Act, a bill that would allow the state treasury to […]
Tether launches tokenization platform Hadron for real-world assets
Nov 14, 2024
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Key Takeaways Tether launched Hadron to allow tokenization of physical and digital assets with compliance tools. The platform supports assets like equities, real estate, and stablecoins globally in beta. Share this article Tether, the leading stablecoin issuer, has introduced Hadron, a new platform enabling users to tokenize physical and digital assets across multiple categories, including […]
Bitcoin could reach $180,000 this cycle, says VanEck head of crypto research
Nov 14, 2024
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Key Takeaways Bitcoin is predicted to reach $180,000 within the next year, representing a 1,000% return from the cycle’s bottom. Pro-crypto Trump administration appointments and growing institutional interest are factors supporting Bitcoin’s bullish trend. Share this article Matthew Sigel, VanEck’s head of digital assets research, forecasts that Bitcoin could soar to $180,000 this cycle, which […]
Trump-backed World Liberty Financial taps Chainlink to drive mass DeFi adoption
Nov 14, 2024
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Key Takeaways World Liberty Financial has chosen Chainlink for onchain data and cross-chain connectivity on Ethereum. WLFI aims to democratize financial access using US stablecoins and its governance managed by its WLFI token. Share this article World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a project backed by Donald Trump and his sons, has teamed up with Chainlink to […]
ZKsync approves proposal to distribute 325 million ZK tokens to boost liquidity across chains
Nov 14, 2024
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Key Takeaways ZKsync’s Ignite program will distribute 325 million ZK tokens to establish a DeFi liquidity hub. The initiative aims to boost ZKsync Era’s declining metrics by enhancing DeFi liquidity. Share this article The ZKsync community has approved the ZKsync Ignite Program, which will distribute 325 million ZK tokens to establish a DeFi liquidity hub […]
DeFi Technologies launches CoreFi, a MicroStrategy-inspired model for leveraged Bitcoin gains
Nov 14, 2024
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Key Takeaways CoreFi Strategy provides regulated, leveraged exposure to Bitcoin and BTCfi through the Core blockchain. Following the paths of MicroStrategy and MetaPlanet, CoreFi Strategy aims to amplify returns by accumulating Bitcoin and CORE assets. Share this article DeFi Technologies has announced CoreFi Strategy, a new publicly traded company offering regulated access to Core’s BTCfi […]