The spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) race is heating up, with issuers making tweaks to finalize the details of their products before the holiday period. BlackRock’s latest amendment will see a third-party buyer and seller of Bitcoin for its fund, but the Securities and Exchange Commission may not approve. On December 21, senior ETF analyst […]
Coinbase could serve as TradFi’s 'index play on crypto’ — Blockware analyst
Mitchell Askew of Blockware Solutions believes COIN will be the viable option for many TradFi investors to choose after Bitcoin.
US Appeals Court Finalizes Forfeiture of Silk Road Bitcoins
A U.S. appeals court has issued a mandate that formalizes the forfeiture of 69,370 Bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies linked to the now-defunct Silk Road dark web market. The ruling, confirming the judgment from August 18, 2023, marks the official conclusion of a legal saga that originated with the 2013 arrest of Silk Road founder Ross […]
Top Ripple Lawyer Spotlights More SEC Failures
Alderoty has spotlighted a series of court rulings criticizing the SEC for its inconsistent and sometimes arbitrary approach to regulation
Litecoin (LTC) Price Analysis for December 21
Can traders expect growth of ‘digital silver’ soon?
SEC Holds ‘Rare’ Joint Conference Call with Spot Bitcoin ETF Applicants
Bitcoin spot ETF approval likely by January 10th after compromise on in-kind redemptions. Cash settlements replacing in-kind redemptions means ETF holders won’t be able to swap shares directly for BTC. This compromise offers market access for traditional finance but reduces freedom and utility for some investors. The impending spot Bitcoin ETF has been the talk […]
Ethereum Price Reaches Key Juncture – Can Bulls Pump ETH To $2,500?
Ethereum price is still struggling to clear the $2,265 resistance while Bitcoin extended gains. ETH could rally if there is a close above $2,265 and then $2,320. Ethereum is still struggling to gain pace for a move above the $2,265 resistance zone. The price is trading above $2,220 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There […]
Bitcoin Cash Analysis: Fresh Rally Likely If Bulls Clear This Hurdle
Bitcoin cash is eyeing a fresh increase above the $240 resistance against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above the $230 zone and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance near $228 on the 4-hour chart of the BCH/USD pair (data […]
Solana Surges 15%, Eyes $100 Milestone After Surpassing XRP
Solana’s market cap has passed USD $40 billion and is now approaching the fourth-ranked BNB. The coin has surged 25% in the past week and 15% overnight, eyeing the USD $100 mark. Factors driving the comeback include a thriving ecosystem, on-chain activity growth and major tech partnerships. Just a day after usurping XRP and cementing […]
Marathon Digital Stock Soars in 2023 Ahead of Bitcoin Halving
Despite experiencing a significant drop from its all-time highs, major Bitcoin mining company Marathon Digital has undergone a substantial uptrend in its stock price over the past twelve months. The current price of Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA) sits at $24.78, marking a decrease of approximately 6.69 times from its all-time high of $166.40. Bitcoin Mining […]