BlackRock's IBIT Dethrones GBTC To Become World's 'Largest Crypto ETF'
IBIT is now the world's largest crypto ETF after it surpassed Grayscale's GBTC, and some in the industry believe BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF will continue to reign supreme in the coming years.
Spot Ethereum ETFs May Launch Late In June Or Around Independence Day: Analyst
The surprising turn of events last week when the SEC approved exchanges' filings for spot Ether ETFs has been the talk of the town in crypto circles, but the main question at this point is: when will the funds launch?
MicroStrategy 2.0? Non-Crypto Firm Semler Scientific Adopts Bitcoin Strategy
A California company that develops and markets tech products for the healthcare sector has adopted a Bitcoin strategy to drive growth, joining more corporate firms leveraging on the growth opportunities presented by the world's largest digital asset.
EXCLUSIVE: HAQQ Co-Founder Talks Untapped Value Of Tokenized RWAs, Upcoming Gold-Backed Stablecoin
Ethics-first Web3 decentralized finance ecosystem HAQQ Network recognizes the potential in a lesser known blockchain subsector: tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), and its CEO sees the sector possibly helping reduce crypto's overall volatility.
Jailed Binance Exec Gambaryan Suspected Of Having Malaria, Severe Throat Infection
Tigran Gambaryan, who has been in Nigerian custody since late February, is suspected of having malaria while he also suffers from a severe throat infection, his lawyer and family revealed.
Judge Orders SEC To Pay $1.8 Million, Dismisses 'Bad Faith' Debt Box Case
Judge Robert Shelby has ordered the SEC to pay majority of the legal fees of defendants in its case against Debt Box, which was at center of scrutiny in the past months over "false or misleading" statements made by some of the Commission's attorneys in court.
Defunct Bitcoin Exchange MtGox Moves $10B Ahead Of Customer Repayment
MtGox has moved billions worth of Bitcoin some five months before it is due to repay customers who lost their BTC stash in the lead-up to the crypto exchange's shocking collapse.
'Already Stretched': JPMorgan Doubts SEC Will Approve ETFs For SOL, Other Crypto
The SEC is "already stretched" after it approved spot ETH ETFs, and this could mean there won't be further crypto ETF approvals anytime soon, a financial expert said.
Donald Trump Wallet Now Holds $10M Worth Of Crypto: Arkham
Around 10 months after the ex-president disclosed his crypto holdings of some $500,000 in Ether, a digital wallet linked to the GOP presidential candidate reveals that he now has some $10 million worth of digital assets.
'Diamond' $SHIB Whale Sells After 3.5 Years To A Million-Dollar Profit
A crypto whale who has held billions of SHIB for more than three years has sold off his holdings, turning the value of his tokens from $2,600 to a massive $1.1 million.
Bitcoin ETFs Collectively Hold '1 Nakamoto' Worth Over $69.1 Billion
Bitcoin ETFs are on a roll as more institutions have disclosed their holdings – over 30 BTC ETFs now hold a staggering 5% of the world's total Bitcoin supply.
SEC Has 'Implicitly Stated' ETH Is A Commodity After Ethereum ETF Approvals: Expert
After approving spot ETH ETFs last week, the financial regulator under Gary Gensler may have indirectly declared its designation of Ether even if it has repeatedly refused to provide clarity on the matter.
Popular Base Memecoin Normie Exploited, Reportedly Strikes 'No Reprisals' Deal With Hacker
Base memecoin $NORMIE has been exploited, and details are still scant regarding the exact amount of losses in the hack that a reported 72,000 holders suffered from.
US Elections 2024: Trump Declares Support For Crypto Users' 'Right To Self-Custody'
Former President Donald Trump has become more specific in his recent comments regarding the crypto industry in recent weeks, the latest being an expression of support for the American public's right to hold their digital assets.
Ego Check? Bitcoin Maxi Saylor Says Ethereum ETF Approval Is 'Good' For BTC
Michael Saylor, known for being a Bitcoin maximalist, has spoken regarding the approval of spot ETFs for Ethereum, BTC's "closest" rival.
Crypto Whale Previously Scammed For $638K Loses Nearly $7M To Permit Phishing Attack
A crypto whale account that already lost over $600,000 to a phishing attack last year has once again been exploited, but this time, the losses have climbed to the millions.
Cristiano Ronaldo Announces 4th NFT Collection With Binance Amid Billion-Dollar Lawsuit
Seemingly unfazed by a billion-dollar lawsuit filed against him late last year over his NFT deal with Binance, Cristiano Ronaldo is once again launching a new NFT collection with the crypto titan.
Bitcoin Retreats To $66K Amid Spot Ethereum ETF Approval, Ether Largely Unmoved
The SEC has approved the 19b-4 filings for spot Ethereum ETFs, but it appears Bitcoin's price was more affected by the news than Ether's.
House Passes Bill Blocking US Central Bank From Issuing 'Detrimental' CBDC
Following a sweeping vote to pass FIT21, the House has now passed H.R. 5403, which effectively bans the U.S. central bank from issuing a CBDC that Republican members believe might be used by the government to surveil the financial activities of the American public.
Detained Binance Executive Gambaryan Reportedly Collapses During Trial, Court Orders Medical Care
Gambaryan, who has been in Nigerian custody since late February, collapsed during trial and his lawyer revealed that his client has had a deteriorating health condition, local media reported.
Crypto Community Hails SEC's Approval Of Spot Ether ETFs
The SEC has approved spot ETH ETFs, and while social media users have been celebrating, some industry experts reminded the community that the funds won't begin trading soon.
Breaking Barriers: HAQQ Network Integrates evmOS, Enhancing Developer Access To DeFi Functionalities
HAQQ Network and evmOS have partnered to provide developers with access to more DeFi functionalities that have been blocked by layer communication issues and other technical hurdles.
White House, Gensler Flip As Democratic Reps Help Pass FIT21 For Crypto Regulation
The House – with significant support from Democrats – has passed FIT21, which could be the first step toward providing the crypto industry with a clear regulatory path forward.
BTC Community Celebrates Bitcoin Pizza Day: Why Is It So Special?
Bitcoin Pizza Day is a special day for users of the world's largest crypto by market value – it marks the first known transaction back on May 22, 2010, when a programmer used the digital asset as a medium of exchange.
Spot ETH ETF Approvals Have Become A 'Giant Political Issue': Ethereum Co-Founder
A co-founder of the Ethereum network, and the founder of the company that revealed how the SEC has deemed Ether a security since March last year, said the approval of spot ETH ETFs has become a matter of political interest.
Ripple CLO Blasts SEC Chief, Says Gensler Now A 'Struggling Political Liability'
Ripple's Alderoty has once again slammed Gensler for his leadership and the regulatory approach of the SEC toward digital assets, but this time, he pointed out how the SEC chief has become a political liability amid increasing Congress scrutiny.
At Least 8 House Dems Back FIT21 Bill Seeking Crypto Sector Regulatory Framework
Some Democrats, including digital assets skeptics, have voiced support for FIT21, a largely Republican-backed bill that could establish clear regulatory guidelines for the crypto industry.
Donald Trump's 2024 Campaign Team Announces It Now Accepts Crypto Donations
Presidential frontrunner Donald Trump made good on his promise earlier this month that he would allow his supporters to donate to his campaign through cryptocurrencies.
Gala Games Recovers $22M Ether From $200M Exploit, DWF Labs To The Rescue
Gala Games has recovered the Ethereum it lost in a massive exploit Monday that included the minting of 4.4 billion $GALA tokens in an unauthorized transaction.
5 Ethereum ETF Applicants Lodge Amended Filings After 'Shock' SEC Shift, Whales Move
Several spot Ether ETF applicants have submitted updated 19b-4 filings, suggesting that the SEC has finally provided comments on the applications and triggering a wave of optimism in the crypto industry for the funds that, unlike Bitcoin, have had a more difficult road toward approval.