Franklin Templeton has become the latest asset manager to apply for a spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the publication of a Feb. 12 filing. The company detailed its plans in an S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Like other similar proposals, the fund will issue shares representing its assets […]

There has been a battle in crypto for several years now; between meme coins that capture the imagination of the internet and utility coins that promise real-world applications. Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Pepe Coin (PEPE), emblematic of the meme coin craze, find themselves under scrutiny against the backdrop of Scorpion Casino (SCORP), a utility-focused player in the […]

Did Joe Biden rig the Super Bowl? Did he pump Bitcoin to $50K? Should we seriously be writing about this? All important questions.

Eli Remolona, the Governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), recently announced plans for the central bank to launch a wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) within the next few years. This initiative, discussed during an interview with Inquirer.net on February 12, marks a significant step forward in the country’s approach to digital currency, […]

Google has embarked on an ambitious project to bolster artificial intelligence (AI) skills across Europe with a generous €25 million fund. Dubbed the AI Opportunity Initiative for Europe, this program aims to equip Europeans with the necessary AI skills, positioning the continent as a leader in leveraging AI for economic growth. This initiative reflects Google’s […]

President Joe Biden has emerged as an unlikely figure in the cryptocurrency sphere following a distinctive social media update. A picture featuring Biden with laser eyes, a symbol often associated with Bitcoin support, was uploaded to his X and Instagram accounts. This unexpected move came in the wake of the Kansas City Chiefs’ victory over […]

Bitcoin has once again approached highs not seen in nearly two years. Despite this significant financial milestone, the broader public’s engagement and interest in Bitcoin and the wider crypto market have dwindled to levels reminiscent of a bear market. Analysis of social media interactions and Google Trends data reveals a stark decline in cryptocurrency-related discourse […]

OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, is reportedly in discussions to secure a monumental investment ranging from $5 trillion to $7 trillion. This funding effort, aimed at overcoming OpenAI’s current hurdles, particularly the shortage of advanced AI chips essential for training sophisticated language models like ChatGPT, marks a pivotal moment for the tech and crypto sectors. The […]

Franklin Templeton has recently filed for a spot ether ETF, joining the competitive landscape of companies aiming to bridge traditional finance with digital assets. According to their filing, the proposed ETF aims to provide investors with a convenient alternative to…

Dapper Labs recently unveiled a transaction that captured widespread attention. The sale of a video non-fungible token (NFT) featuring the iconic former football quarterback Tom Brady marked a significant moment, fetching a staggering $40,712. This event was a highlight in the broader context of the National Football League’s (NFL) All Day collection’s remarkable achievement, amassing […]