Latest from Stephen Alpher
BlackRock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Not The Same As Grayscale’s Product, Experts Say
While both are technically trusts, there’s one key distinction which makes Blackrock’s proposed investment vehicle an exchange traded fund (ETF).
BlackRock May Have Found Way to Get SEC Approval for Spot Bitcoin ETF
The asset management giant included a surveillance-sharing agreement in its proposal, which could eliminate the risk of market manipulation related to bitcoin.
First Mover Americas: BlackRock Files for a Spot Bitcoin ETF
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for June 16, 2023.
BlackRock's iShares Files Paperwork for Spot Bitcoin ETF
The SEC has rejected numerous attempts by other fund companies to launch a spot bitcoin ETF.
MakerDAO Hikes DAI Savings Rate, Ousts Paxos Dollar, Curbs Gemini Dollar in Reserve
The move could redefine baseline interest rates in the DeFi space, spurring higher stablecoin lending rates and making leverage more expensive, one analyst noted.
Binance.US Cuts Staff After SEC Suit, Citing ‘Very Costly Litigation Process’
Reports suggest about 10% of the company’s employees were laid off.
Former FTX Ventures Head Amy Wu Joins Menlo Ventures
The 47-year-old firm has $5 billion in assets and has backed the likes of Uber and Roku.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Tumbles Below $25K
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for June 15, 2023.
Apple Rejects Bitcoin Wallet Zeus a Day After Threatening to Delist Damus
The tech giant cited transmission of a virtual currency without necessary licenses and permissions as the primary reason for the app’s rejection, according to Zeus’ founder.
Fed Leaves Policy on Hold, Ending Long String of Rate Hikes
The U.S. central bank had previously raised rates at 10 consecutive meetings spanning the previous 15 months.
