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Crypto exchange traffic surges in Europe and Americas with record-breaking volumes
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A complete guide to all 21 major amendments to BlackRock’s latest ETF filing
[ad_1] BlackRock recently filed an updated S-1 form for its proposed Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), the iShares Bitcoin Trust, revealing seed funding of $100,000. In total, the company made 21 notable amendments on Dec. 4 to address various factors related to the Trust’s structure, operations, risks, and disclosures. These changes reflect BlackRock’s efforts to enhance…
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Asset managers long, hedge funds short in divergent CME Bitcoin futures landscape
[ad_1] Quick Take The landscape of Bitcoin Futures trading at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), the largest provider of open interest, highlights some intriguing patterns. Large Open Interest Holders (LOIH) of CME Bitcoin Futures – those traders holding at least 25 contracts open (>125BTC) – registered a count of 131 between Nov. 28 and Dec.…
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Terraform Labs cites SEC’s alleged misrepresentations in DEBT box case in its own bid for summary judgment
[ad_1] Terraform Labs, facing a securities lawsuit from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), made a request on Dec. 4, 2023, for a summary judgment to conclude the case. Citing the treatment of a separate firm, DEBT Box, in ongoing SEC litigation, the defense pointed out that the regulatory body had misrepresented facts in…
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Bitwise, BlackRock update filings in push for first U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF
[ad_1] Bitwise and BlackRock, two asset managers that plan to offer a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), have submitted updated filings to securities regulators. Bitwise filed an amendment to its S-1 registration form with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Dec. 4. BlackRock filed an amendment to its own S-1 form on the…
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IRS targets tax crimes in crypto crackdown
[ad_1] The Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation unit (IRS-CI) reported involvement in a greater proportion of crypto investigations on Dec 4. In a statement to Bloomberg, IRS-CI chief Jim Lee said that about half of all active investigations into digital assets over the past year have involved tax issues. By contrast, he pointed out that…
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Bitcoin breaks $42k with market cap outstripping Tesla and Berkshire Hathaway
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Hedera Hashgraph to power new environmental asset management service
[ad_1] At the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), Envision Blockchain showcased new emissions tracking and carbon credit platforms utilizing blockchain and artificial intelligence technology. The company said these platforms contain upgraded features for searching methodologies, comparing project data, and aligning with reporting standards—with the stated goals of increasing transparency and enabling growth in voluntary…
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Nearly $1.5B in Bitcoin profits pocketed by short-term holders; long-time holders stay patient
[ad_1] Quick Take Bitcoin recorded a 7% gain, culminating in a year-to-date peak of $38,800 by Dec. 1. This milestone ignited the most considerable profit realization from short-term holders seen in recent times since November 2021. Short-term holders, defined as those who keep Bitcoin for less than 155 days, recorded approximate profits of $1.5 billion.…
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Societe Generale issues €10M digital green bond on Ethereum
[ad_1] Société Générale (SocGen), France’s third-largest listed bank, made its foray into blockchain-based financial solutions by issuing its first digital green bond — amounting to €10 million — on a public blockchain, as per a Dec. 4 press release. Following the European Investment Bank’s (EIB) recent digital bond launch on a private blockchain, the French…