Tag: NASDAQ:IBIT
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BlackRock’s IBIT Surges as Top Bitcoin ETF, Bitfarms Rejects Riot Platforms Offer, and More Crypto News
Bitfarms rejects Riot Platforms’ $950 million acquisition offer On May 29th, Bitfarms (NASDAQ:BITF) rejected a $950 million acquisition proposal from Riot Platforms (NASDAQ:RIOT), arguing that the offered value was insufficient. Received on April 22nd, the offer consisted of $2.30 per share in cash and stock. The decision was made after analysis by the Special Committee…
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Ethereum Nears $4K, Bitcoin ETFs Hold Over 1 Million BTC, and More Crypto News
Bitcoin ETFs reach milestone of 1 million bitcoins held For the first time, Bitcoin ETFs worldwide have surpassed the milestone of 1 million bitcoins held, according to Bold.report. US ETFs lead, with the Grayscale ETF (AMEX:GBTC) holding around 292,000 BTC. Following are BlackRock (NASDAQ:IBIT) and Fidelity (AMEX:FBTC), with significant recent transaction volumes, consolidating the growing…
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Trading of Ether ETFs Delayed, LINK Performs Well, and More Crypto News
Ethereum ETFs approved but trading still pending The SEC has given the green light to eight Ethereum ETFs from major management firms like BlackRock (NYSE:BLK), Fidelity, and Grayscale. However, the delay in finalizing the S-1 forms, essential for the commencement of trading, might prolong the process. Experts indicate that the sluggishness is due to last-minute…
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U.S. House Approves FIT21 Law, Hong Kong Considers Staking in Ether ETFs, and More Crypto News
U.S. House approves FIT21, boosting regulatory framework for cryptography The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Financial Innovation and Technology Act for the 21st Century (FIT21), marking a significant advance in the regulation of digital assets. With a vote of 279 to 136, the bill received strong bipartisan support and promises to establish clear…
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White House and SEC Diverge on FIT21, IBIT Sees Significant Inflows, and More Crypto News
BlackRock Bitcoin ETF records $290 million inflows on Tuesday On May 21, spot Bitcoin ETFs accumulated nearly $300 million in net inflows. BlackRock’s popular Bitcoin ETF (NASDAQ:IBIT) saw a significant increase in activity, with inflows of over $290 million on Tuesday, the highest daily amount since April 5. IBIT’s total holdings now exceed $19 billion,…
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Expectations on Ethereum ETFs’ Imminent Decision; Updates on Gala Games Hack, and More Crypto News
High expectations before the SEC’s decision on Ether ETFs The SEC has requested updates to the 19-b4 filings for Ethereum ETF candidates, boosting optimism for future approvals. As the deadline for the decision on Ether ETFs approaches, the market is anxious. In response, volatility in the cryptocurrency market increases, with mixed expectations about the outcome.…
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Ethereum ETFs Decision Nears, Peter Mintzberg Named New Grayscale CEO, and More Crypto News
Imminent SEC decision on Ethereum ETFs generates cautious expectations The SEC is set to issue a new decision on Ethereum ETFs this week, with mixed expectations among experts. Despite recent concerns, including Grayscale decisions that have strained the market, the expectation is that the SEC might finally start accepting exchange-traded funds in stages. VanEck and…
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Bitcoin Hits $67K, US Faces Crucial Vote on Crypto Regulation, and More
Bitcoin reaches $67k on Friday after institutional drives and regulatory expectations On Friday, Bitcoin’s price (COIN:BTCUSD) experienced a strong recovery, surpassing US$ 67,000 after a brief drop below US$ 65,000 the previous day. Bitcoin’s price was currently around US$ 67,160, with a 3% increase over 24 hours. The recovery was fueled by several positive entries…
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Bitcoin Hits $65,000 with US Inflation Drop, Circle Plans Move to US, and More Crypto News
Circle plans relocation to the US, potentially eyeing IPO The issuer of the stablecoin Circle (COIN:USDCUSD) is planning to move its legal base from Ireland to the United States, a surprising move given the tax benefits in Ireland, as reported by Bloomberg on May 15. The company has already started the necessary legal process in…
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Buterin Proposes New Ethereum Fee Model, Unofficial Gamestop Memecoin Soars, and More Crypto News
Unofficial Gamestop memecoin reaches $100 million market cap The memecoin Gamestop.Finance, an unofficial parody on Solana based on GameStop (NYSE:GME), briefly hit a $100 million market cap due to a trading frenzy, reaching a peak of $0.01449. At the time of writing, GME has increased by 2,109% in a week and is trading at $0.01234,…