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Bitcoin sees correlation with equities as Brazil’s 4-month trading volume hits $6 billion

Kaiko Research said Bitcoin’s (BTC) correlation with equities is rising, with a 90-day correlation rising to 0.17 last week after hitting a multi-year low of 0.01 in March. Meanwhile, Brazil experienced a significant rise in volume and is outpacing the dollar. Bitcoin’s 90-day correlation with equities rose to 0.17 the week of May 5, above […]
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14 May 2024

OpenAI introduces GPT-4o model, promising real-time conversation

OpenAI announced a new model, GPT-4o, which will soon allow real-time conversation with an AI assistant. In a May 13 demo, OpenAI members showed that the model can provide breathing feedback, tell a story, and help solve a math problem, among other applications. Head of Frontiers Research Mark Chen noted that, although users could previously […]
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13 May 2024

Uniswap founder says Biden’s indifference toward crypto could cost him elections

Uniswap founder Hayden Adams criticized President Joe Biden’s approach to crypto regulation and said his administration’s perceived indifference to crypto could be a significant miscalculation in the 2024 election. Adams warned in a May 13 post on social media that the administration is ignoring a key issue for many Americans and compared the decision to […]
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13 May 2024

Vanguard, BlackRock up MSTR holdings, while TradFi firms continue disclosing Bitcoin ETF investments

Vanguard and BlackRock have increased their stakes in MicroStrategy holdings (MSTR) on May 10. Vanguard holds 1.6 million shares of MSTR worth $2.6 billion as of the end of the first quarter, up from 1.2 million shares worth $727.6 million at the end of December 2023. BlackRock now holds 1.2 million shares worth $2.1 billion, […]
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13 May 2024

Hong Kong Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs face record single-day outflows

Quick Take According to Farside data, the Hong Kong (HK) Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced the largest single-day outflow since launch. BTC ETFs Farside data reports that the BTC ETFs witnessed a staggering $25.3 million in combined outflows on May 13, marking the largest single-day outflow since their launch. AMCi saw […]
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13 May 2024

US senators challenge DOJ’s broad definition of crypto money transmitters

Two US lawmakers have opposed the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) attempt to expand the definition of a money-transmitting business. In a May 9 letter to US Attorney General Merrick Garland, Senators Cynthia Lummis and Ron Wyden argued that the DOJ’s broad interpretation could criminalize non-custodial crypto asset software services. According to the lawmakers: “The DOJ’s unprecedented […]
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13 May 2024

Crypto investment products see first inflow in weeks despite subdued trading volumes

Crypto-related investment products recorded their first inflow in over a month, totaling $130 million during the past week, according to CoinShares’ latest weekly report. The inflows mark a notable shift in investor sentiment after weeks of negative flows across the crypto market. However, the inflow did not improve investors’ participation in the asset class as […]
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13 May 2024

Layer 1, 2, 3, parachain, sidechain – What’s the difference?

The emergence of various blockchain scaling solutions has sparked discussions about the differences and roles of Layer 1, Layer 2, Layer 3, parachains, and sidechains in the evolving crypto ecosystem. Understanding these concepts is crucial for developers, investors, and users navigating the complex landscape of blockchain technologies – but it’s not always very clear which […]
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13 May 2024

New Hampshire representative proposes Bitcoin ETF investment to address state financial liabilities

New Hampshire State Representative Keith Ammon discussed the potential benefits of the state diversifying its financial reserves into Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in a May 12 social media post. The SEC approved trading spot Bitcoin ETFs on US exchanges in January. Since then, the products have generated huge interest, with major financial institutions like JPMorgan […]
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13 May 2024

DeFi landscape shifts as Solana dethrones Ethereum in trading volume

Identifying trends in DeFi requires analyzing activity on decentralized exchanges (DEXs). These DEXs are the cornerstone of the DeFi market, at the center of DeFi activity, and the main driving force of the sector. To understand what drives DeFi, we need to look at the volume, trader activity, and variety of trading pairs on DEXs. […]
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13 May 2024

How AI and crypto are shaping the future of finance

Over the last three years, the crypto space has undergone massive upheavals. Alongside the boosting from stimulus packages in 2021, venture capital (VC) firms had invested $33 billion in crypto and blockchain startups. The following year, the Federal Reserve triggered a domino of crypto bankruptcies with its interest rate hiking cycle, starting from the Terra […]
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16 Mar 2024

Grayscale amends Ethereum ETF filing, says investors ‘want and deserve’ the fund

Grayscale amended a regulatory filing through which it intends to convert its Ethereum Trust to a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF). The company’s March 15 amendment strengthens its earlier filing in multiple ways. The update supports the argument that surveillance sharing within the CME ETH market is sufficient to protect against fraud and manipulation in the […]
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16 Mar 2024

Analysts warn MicroStrategy’s plan to fuel Bitcoin buys with debt could backfire

MicroStrategy could raise as much as $600 million from its latest convertible debt offering to purchase more Bitcoin. However, JPMorgan analysts have reportedly cautioned that the firm’s reliance on debt to purchase Bitcoin could exacerbate a market downturn. The firm, led by BTC advocate Michael Saylor, has acquired over 15,000 BTC worth nearly $1 billion […]
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16 Mar 2024

AI crypto traders take profits pushing tokens down up to 20% after scorching 2024 rally

After a face-melting rally in the AI crypto sector over the past few months, investors appear to have taken a profit-taking approach over the past few days. The sector soared past $10 billion in mid-February, buoyed by Bittensor’s remarkable climb to a $4 billion market cap with an increase of over 220% in 2024. By […]
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15 Mar 2024

Vanguard CEO says Bitcoin ETFs do not ‘belong in a long-term portfolio’

Vanguard CEO Tim Buckley said Bitcoin needs to “change as an asset class” for the investment firm to consider it as a viable option and has no intention of changing its mind about spot Bitcoin ETFs until that happens. Buckley made the statement in a preview clip of an upcoming webcast posted on March 15. […]
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15 Mar 2024

Binance Labs spun-off into independent entity outside the Binance group umbrella

Binance spun off its $10 billion venture capital arm, Binance Labs, into an independent entity that will no longer be under the group’s purview months ago. Bloomberg drew attention to the silent change in a March 15 report, which revealed that Binance Labs had added a disclaimer about the change on its website earlier in […]
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15 Mar 2024

US prosecutors want SBF to serve at least four decades in prison

Federal prosecutors have requested a prison sentence of 40 to 50 years for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) following his conviction for conducting one of the most significant financial frauds in recent times through the misappropriation of over $8 billion of customer funds. The US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York filed […]
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15 Mar 2024

Solana defies overall market trend to hit new all-time high market cap

Solana (SOL) broke new ground on March 15 after an 11% rally brought its market capitalization to a new all-time high of $82.5 billion at a price of $186.77 per token despite the overall downtrend, which saw the market contract by 4%. This achievement surpasses its prior peak market cap of approximately $77.9 billion — […]
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15 Mar 2024

Satoshi’s Vision down 17% against Bitcoin after Satoshi’s Verdict

While Bitcoin has seen a pullback from its recently set new all-time high of $73,750 on March 14, currently trading down around 8%, other Bitcoin forks have fared much worse. Following the morning of the landmark ruling against Craig Wright on March 14, Bitcoin Satoshi’s Vision is down 17% against BTC. Other Bitcoin forks, such […]
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15 Mar 2024

Hong Kong SFC expands violations list adding MEXC for unlicensed operations

Hong Kong financial regulator, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), issued a public warning about MEXC’s unlicensed operations within its jurisdictions. SFC stated: “The entity purports to be a virtual asset trading platform operating at the above website. It has been targeting Hong Kong investors but is not licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission.” […]
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15 Mar 2024

El Salvador receives Bitcoin donation after revealing on-chain address

El Salvador received Bitcoin donations after President Nayib Bukele shared the Central American country’s digital wallet address with the public. In a March 14 post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Bukele revealed that the country transferred “a big chunk of our Bitcoin to a cold wallet and stored that cold wallet in a […]
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15 Mar 2024

Bitcoin long traders still leveraged at over $40 billion notional value above $50k

The notional total of leveraged long Bitcoin derivatives traders still surpasses $40 billion even after the recent swathe of liquidations, according to data from Coinglass. Shorts are primarily above $71,000 and amount to around $12 billion in notional value. Total open interest in futures contracts comes to $35 billion, while options contracts hold $31 billion […]
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15 Mar 2024

US senators push SEC to reject other crypto ETF proposals, casting doubt on Ethereum ETF approval chances

The chances of approval for the pending spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications this May are strained as two US Senators urged the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to reject other crypto ETF proposals. In the March 11 letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler, Senators Jack Reed and Laphonza Butler advised the financial regulator to […]
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15 Mar 2024

Net ETF inflows of $132 million on volatile day for Bitcoin as market prepare to gap down

Bitcoin ETF inflows totaled $132 million on March 14, per data from Bitmex Research. The result, while strong, marks a slowdown from earlier in the week. BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF saw $345.4 million in inflows, the highest among providers. However, Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) experienced outflows of $257.1 million, down slightly from the day before. In […]
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15 Mar 2024

Avalanche Foundation buys self-proclaimed ‘completely useless’ memecoins for treasury

The Avalanche Foundation has announced its acquisition of five community (meme) coins native to the Avalanche blockchain network, as reported in a recent blog post. This move is part of the Foundation’s ongoing Culture Catalyst program, which aims to support Web3 creators, drive innovation on Avalanche, and promote broader blockchain adoption. According to the Avalanche […]
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15 Mar 2024

Saylor says Bitcoin will ‘eat gold’ in the coming months

MicroStrategy executive chairman Michael Saylor predicted that Bitcoin will “eat gold” in the coming months because it is a far superior asset in every way. The MicroStrategy chair made the statement during a CNBC interview on March 11, where he added that Bitcoin was not only superior to gold but all conventional assets, including real […]
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11 Mar 2024

Biden’s 2025 budget targets crypto tax loopholes, expands digital asset oversight

The Biden administration released its proposed budget for 2025 on March 11, which includes provisions to implement a series of regulatory measures targeting digital assets. The proposed rules are expected to generate nearly $10 billion in additional tax revenue by 2025. Closing loopholes The new budget proposals specifically target a loophole that has previously allowed […]
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11 Mar 2024

Analysts lower odds of Ethereum ETF approval to 35%

In a recent shift of perspective, Bloomberg analysts have significantly lowered the forecast for the approval of a spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) by May — setting the probability at a mere 35%. According to Eric Balchunas, the odds are down sharply from previous estimates, which ranged between 60% and 70%. The revision reflects growing […]
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11 Mar 2024

MicroStrategy spends $821 million to grow its Bitcoin hoard to 205,000

MicroStrategy has increased its Bitcoin stash to more than 200,00 after acquiring 12,000 Bitcoin for $821 million between Feb. 26 and Mar. 10, according to a Mar. 11 SEC filing. This purchase was primarily financed by the net proceeds from its recent convertible debt offering, alongside excess cash reserves. With this purchase, MicroStrategy has acquired […]
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11 Mar 2024

Trump says he has no intention of stopping people from using Bitcoin

Former US President Donald Trump said that Bitcoin is an “additional form of currency” that has “taken on a life” of its own, and he has no intention of stopping people from using it. Trump made the statement during an interview on CNBC’s Squawk Box on March 11. His comments come amid a backdrop of […]
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11 Mar 2024