Research
ETF
BlackRock responds to SEC comments with 2 minor updates to filing
BlackRock's latest S1 amendment focuses on expanded operational risk coverage for Authorized Participants and Bitcoin Trading Counterparties ahead of SEC's ETF decision.
Crypto
Bitcoin ETFs could trade at 8bps premium to spot, in-kind redemptions still possible later: Bloomberg
U.S. broker-dealer constraints may lead to notable premiums on Bitcoin ETFs.
Analysis
Will spot Bitcoin ETFs be cheaper than crypto exchanges to purchase BTC?
Balchunas speculates on Bitcoin ETFs as potential cost rivals to crypto exchanges, igniting debate over fee sustainability and securities lending.
Crypto
Blackrock to charge 0.2% for first $5B, Ark to waive fee for first $1B in assets into ETF
Blackrock, Ark, WisdomTree, Invesco all submit new spot Bitcoin ETF filings within minutes
Crypto
Altcoins drop, Bitcoin flat as spot ETF denial chance falls to 5%: Bloomberg Analysts
Bitcoin maintains stability as altcoin values slide, with SEC's spot ETF approval hanging in the balance.
Culture
Watch all 8 videos ETF issuers released as ads to promote Bitcoin
As competition heats up, asset managers have unleashed creative ad campaigns to promote potential spot Bitcoin ETFs.
ETF
More Bitcoin ETF updates, SEC calls expected today, but decision next week: Bloomberg, Fox Analysts
Eight of the 13 issuers have yet to file Form 8-A which is required before trading commences.
Stablecoins
Central Bank of Nigeria approves cNGN stablecoin to pilot in February amid CBDC woes
Nigeria's cNGN stablecoin to launch as an alternative to CBDC, promising remittance revolution and global trade efficiencies.
ETF
Bitcoin ETF decision may be ‘imminent’ as VanEck, Grayscale file exchange registration form: Bloomberg Analyst
Grayscale, VanEck and Fidelity file form 8-A, edging closer to a potential first spot Bitcoin ETF in the US.
Web3
Visa unveils web3 loyalty platform allowing brands to create custom branded crypto wallets
Visa's web3 loyalty engagement solution also offers AR treasure hunts and digital collectibles among other features.
Mining
Bitcoin miners increase capacity though Inscription-fueled transaction fee surge cools ahead of halving
Cipher Mining and Stronghold Digital Mining amplify Bitcoin operations amid transaction fee volatility and approaching halving event.
Ordinals
Crypto community divided as UniSat Wallet adopts Ordinals Jubilee upgrade proposal
UniSat Wallet embraces Ordinals Jubilee upgrade as BRC-20 token community faces strategic split.
