Approximately 14 hours ago, the German government sold roughly $175 million worth of bitcoin, reducing its holdings to about 40,359 BTC. However, recent activity has increased the total back to 41,226 BTC. German Bitcoin Divestment Followed by Inflows From Major Exchanges This movement, along with transactions involving large bitcoin wallets like those of the German…
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Hashnote, a digital asset manager, has announced a partnership with crypto custody firm Anchorage Digital to offer secure investment returns for institutional clients. This collaboration integrates Anchorage’s custody services with Hashnote’s derivative strategies. Hashnote and Anchorage Join Forces to Reduce Counterparty Risk for Institutional Investors Investing in Crypto On Monday, Hashnote stated that the “collaboration…
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The Digital Chamber (TDC) has urged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to end its attacks on the crypto industry following its enforcement action against Consensys. The chamber argues the SEC’s actions are overreaching and detrimental to financial innovation and inclusion. Digital Chamber Criticizes SEC’s Action The Digital Chamber (TDC) has called on the…
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Coinshares reported consecutive weekly outflows in digital asset investment products, totaling $30 million. Ethereum faced its worst year-to-date net flows with $61 million in outflows, while multi-asset and bitcoin ETPs saw inflows of $18 million and $10 million, respectively. Regional inflows occurred in the U.S., Brazil, and Australia, contrasted by outflows in Germany, Hong Kong,…
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Abra, a digital asset platform, has introduced Abra Treasury, providing customized digital asset treasury solutions. The service targets corporations, family offices, and non-profits. Abra Treasury, operated by Abra Capital Management LP, aims to offer an integrated suite of services including custody, trading, borrowing, and yield through separately managed accounts. Abra insists these solutions are tailored…
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Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst has updated his prediction regarding the launch of ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), noting delays due to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s review process during the holiday week. Despite the approval of 19b-4 filings for eight ether ETFs in May, the S-1 registration statements are still pending. SEC Chair Gary…
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked the court to quash a subpoena issued by crypto exchange Coinbase that demands documents related to the crypto markets and personal communications of SEC Chair Gary Gensler. The SEC argues that the subpoena is irrelevant and imposes undue burden. SEC Seeks to Quash Coinbase Subpoena in…
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While lobbying is likely to play an important role in shaping crypto policy, just as it has done in the early days of most industries, Charles Adkins, President of the Hedera Council, believes showcasing the tangible benefits of blockchain technology is a far more sustainable approach. Therefore, instead of relying solely on lobbying efforts or…
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The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has dismissed several claims in the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s case against Binance and its affiliates. This includes allegations related to secondary BNB sales and the sale of the stablecoin BUSD. However, the majority of the claims against the crypto exchange will proceed. Some…
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Digital assets worth over $572.7 million were lost to hacks and fraud in the second quarter of 2024. This latest figure brings the value of digital assets lost to hacks, fraud, and scams in 2024 to $920.9 million. Decentralized finance (defi) platforms lost approximately $172.1 million across 63 incidents. This figure is 25% lower than…
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