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Multiple spot Bitcoin ETFs will be approved, TechCrunch’s inside sources say
[ad_1] TechCrunch senior crypto reporter Jacquelyn Melinek claimed on Jan. 4 that regulators will approve more than one spot Bitcoin ETF at once. Melinek posted to Twitter/X: “[I have] heard from sources extremely close to the matter that the bitcoin spot ETF is going to be approved by the SEC for multiple firms’ applications.” Though…
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Binance shakes privacy coin market with possible Zcash and Monero delisting threats
[ad_1] Crypto exchange Binance said it could delist three privacy tokens, including Zcash (ZEC), Monero (XMR), and Horizen (ZEN), because they are at risk of no longer meeting its listing criteria, according to a Jan. 4 statement. As such, the exchange placed a “Monitoring tag” on these privacy tokens and other digital assets like Aragon,…
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Bitcoin investors show staying power with 43% of supply untouched for over three years
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Spot Bitcoin ETF expected by just 39% of financial advisors this year: Bitwise survey
[ad_1] Bitwise reported on Jan. 4 that surveyed financial advisors largely do not expect a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) to be approved this year. The company’s results suggest that most do not believe the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will soon approve such a fund. It wrote: “In a surprising development, only 39%…
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Marathon sets new record after mining 1,853 Bitcoin in December
[ad_1] Marathon Digital achieved a record-breaking production of 1,853 Bitcoin (BTC) in December 2023, marking the highest monthly total ever recorded by a public BTC mining company. The growth represents a significant 290% year-over-year increase and a 56% rise from the previous month. Marathon chairman and CEO Fred Thiel attributed the achievement to the company’s strategic…
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California senator proposes new legislation to ‘democratize’ AI resources
[ad_1] Senator Steve Padilla (D-San Diego) proposed new legislation in the form of Senate Bills 892 and 893 to establish a robust and ethical AI framework in California, according to a Jan. 3 press release. The proposed rules mark a significant step toward harnessing AI’s potential while ensuring its safe and responsible use, particularly in…
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Coinbase UK mandates risk acknowledgment from users under new FCA rules
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Bitcoin ETF decision may be ‘imminent’ as VanEck, Grayscale file exchange registration form: Bloomberg Analyst
[ad_1] Three hopeful ETF candidates, Grayscale and Fidelity, and VanEck have now filed their form 8-A with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), marking significant steps forward in the ongoing efforts to establish a spot Bitcoin ETF. These filings are crucial as they signify the registration necessary for issuers to trade on an exchange…
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The three-week trend of Bitcoin surpassing Ethereum in transaction fees has come to an end
[ad_1] Quick Take A recent uptrend in Bitcoin transaction fees is a development that has proven beneficial for miners. From Dec 14 to Jan 3, Bitcoin consistently surpassed Ethereum regarding transaction fees, marking three weeks. While not unprecedented, this phenomenon was noteworthy given the typically lower Bitcoin transaction fees. Interestingly, a similar trend surfaced briefly…
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Visa unveils web3 loyalty platform allowing brands to create custom branded crypto wallets
[ad_1] Visa has revealed a new web3 loyalty engagement solution designed to meet modern consumers’ evolving digital needs, offering immersive experiences like gamified rewards, augmented reality treasure hunts, and novel ways to utilize loyalty points. The promotional video for the service states that “traditional loyalty programs are simply an exchange of spend and reward, but…