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Bitcoin's Price Nears $45K; Do Kwon's Legal Woes Drag On
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest stories shaping the crypto industry today, as bitcoin (BTC) rallied to a four-week high on Thursday, nearing $45,000. A new research report from JPMorgan claims there is evidence that Blackrock and Fidelity’s spot bitcoin ETFs already have an advantage over Grayscale. And, Do Kwon has won another chance to change his extradition from Montenegro.
BlackRock’s Spot ETF Notches Big Milestone; Bitcoin Whales Make New Moves
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines shaping the crypto industry, including a reported spot bitcoin ETF application from China-based asset manager Harvest Global Investments with Hong Kong's SFC. BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) reaches $2 billion in AUM. And, a closer look at the latest price action in bitcoin as whales accumulate $3 billion worth of BTC this month, according to an analytics firm.
Why Some Brokerage Firms Are Blocking Access to Spot Bitcoin ETFs
The spot bitcoin ETF approvals set the stage for 11 such offerings from the likes of BlackRock, Fidelity, and ARK 21Shares to begin trading on Thursday. On this episode of Unchained, Nate Geraci, president of the ETF Store; Eric Balchunas, senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence; and James Seyffart, research analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence discussed the initial record trading volumes, the mechanics of how the funds work and predictions for total inflows.
BlackRock's Fees 'Very Compelling,' Head of Digital Assets Says
BlackRock Head of Digital Assets Robert Mitchnick joins "First Mover" to discuss the competition among spot bitcoin ETF issuers in the U.S. "Fees are just one part of the story," Mitchnick said. "But we certainly feel like our fees today[...]are very compelling."
How Will BlackRock Remain Competitive?
BlackRock Head of Digital Assets Robert Mitchnick joins "First Mover" to discuss the asset manager's journey to an approved spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). Plus, insights on the fee war and how the firm plans to stand out from the other issuers of the product in the U.S.
Spot Bitcoin ETF Fee War Continues; BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Backs Ether ETF
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines shaping the crypto industry, including the ongoing fee war between spot bitcoin ETF issuers. Plus, the latest on crypto asset manager CoinShares (CS) exercising its option to buy Valkyrie Investments' ETF unit. And, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink backed the notion of an ether (ETH) exchange-traded fund a day after the much-anticipated bitcoin ETF went live.
BlackRock, Other Potential Providers Update Bitcoin ETF Filings; CFTC Turns to DeFi
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines shaping the crypto industry today, including BlackRock (BLK), VanEck and other potential ETF providers filing updated documents within hours of the SEC's response. Plus, the CFTC wants policymakers to look at ways of identifying the individuals involved in DeFi. And, host of CNBC’s Mad Money Jim Cramer said bitcoin was “topping out” just days after he claimed bitcoin was “here to stay.”
BlackRock, Other Potential ETF Provicers Reveal Fees; ARK Invest Unloads COIN
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines shaping the crypto industry today, including BlackRock, Fidelity, and other potential bitcoin ETF providers revealing their fees as the crypto industry awaits final approval from the SEC. Plus, ARK Invest sold a further $20.6 million worth of Coinbase (COIN) shares. And, dog-themed token bonk (BONK) is down over 70% from a December peak that saw the token listed on prominent exchanges.
Goldman Sachs Could Join Bitcoin ETF Party; Bitcoin Breaks Above $43K Again
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines shaping the crypto industry today, including Goldman Sachs being in talks to play the key role of being an "authorized participant" for BlackRock and Grayscale's bitcoin ETFs, according to CoinDesk sources. Bitcoin (BTC) is back above $43,000 again. And, Cathie Wood's ARK Invest is offloading more Coinbase shares.
A Look Back at the State of Crypto Regulation in 2023
2023 was an eventful year for the digital assets industry. Ripple won a partial victory against the SEC, TradFi giants like BlackRock entered the spot bitcoin ETF race and FTX founder Sam Bankman Fried was found guilty of fraud. Blockchain Association Director of Government Relations Ron Hammond discusses how the crypto regulation has changed in the past 12 months. Plus, his outlook on upcoming regulatory developments in 2024.
