Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz expects a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) to be approved in 2023. “It’s going to get approved, we think it happens this year,” the American investor said on Wednesday. Billionaire and Crypto Investor Mike Novogratz Say There’s Been a ‘Huge Psychological Shift’ After predicting in August, Galaxy Digital CEO Mike…
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Historic price fractal, strong technicals and Bitcoin ETF approval euphoria could keep BTC prices elevated for the rest of 2023. Bitcoin (BTC) is up over 70% so far in 2023, helped by a banking crisis and hopes about a spot BTC exchange-traded fund (ETF) approval in the United States. BTC/USD daily price chart. Source: TradingView…
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Renowned whistleblower Edward Snowden spoke at the 2023 Bitcoin Conference in Amsterdam last week, shedding light on several pressing issues surrounding Bitcoin. Known for his advocacy of cryptocurrencies, Snowden’s address covered a range of topics, from Bitcoin’s struggle with anonymity to the impact of institutional involvement…. Read More: Snowden Talks Risks of Bitcoin ETFs and…
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Bitcoin wakes up to near $28,000 ahead of a jump to a new BTC mining difficulty record as billionaire investor Ray Dalio conjures the chilling thought of “World War III.“ Bitcoin (BTC) starts a new week firmly back in the “Uptober” spirit as the weekly close gives way to a classic short squeeze. In a…
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Bitcoin ETF and halving buzz have boosted BTC’s demand compared to Ethereum in recent weeks. The price of Ethereum’s native token, Ether (ETH), is trading around a 15-month low versus Bitcoin (BTC), and the lowest since Ethereum switched to proof-of-stake (PoS). Will it continue to weaken for the remainder of 2023? Let’s take a closer look…
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As the clock approaches midnight Eastern Time today, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) faces an important deadline to appeal a court order regarding Grayscale Investments’ Bitcoin ETF application. If the SEC takes no further action, Grayscale’s application for converting its Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) will automatically revive…. Read…
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ARK Invest and 21Shares amended spot Bitcoin ETF filing seemingly addresses earlier concerns highlighted by the SEC, which is a good sign of progress, according to Bloomberg’s ETF analysts. A recent amendment to ARK Invest and 21Shares’ joint spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) application could be seen as a “good sign” of progress and…
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The price of Bitcoin and Ethereum surged nearly 4% in just a 15-minute window, sparking bullish predictions for the remainder of October. More than $70 million in crypto shorts were suddenly liquidated after a surprise jump in the price of Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and other cryptocurrencies on Oct. 1. According to data from TradingView,…
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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decisions on the spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) proposed by several companies. The delays of the applications of financial powerhouse Blackrock, asset manager Valkyrie and others come ahead of an expected government shutdown that would affect the SEC. U.S. Securities Regulator Pushes Back Verdicts on Multiple…
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In a surprising turn of events, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced today that the financial technology firm will not proceed with its previously planned acquisition of Fortress Trust, a Nevada-licensed financial services provider. The decision comes just 20 days after the initial announcement of the acquisition. Ripple’s sudden change of heart marks a notable shift…
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