Bitcoin ETF approval nearing, but brace for more setbacks: BitGo CEO
Mike Belshe, CEO of cryptocurrency exchange BitGo, has suggested that all indications are leaning towards a favorable outcome for a spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF). However, he emphasized that the journey ahead won't be without challenges.In an interview with Bloomberg on Nov ...
XRP spike on hoax filing a ‘bad look’ but won’t sway SEC’s ETF approvals
The Nov. 13 XRP (XRP) price action stemming from a falsified BlackRock XRP trust filing shouldn’t sway the United States securities regulator’s decision to approve or delay spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) — but it isn’t a good look, say industry observers. ...
Ethereum price hits 6-month high amid BlackRock spot ETF buzz, but where’s the retail demand?
Ether (ETH) experienced a surprising 8% rally on Nov. 9, breaking the $2,000 barrier and achieving its highest price level in six months. This surge, triggered by news of BlackRock registering the iShares Ethereum Trust in Delaware, resulted in $48 million worth of liquidations in ETH short futur ...
Stablecoin issuer Circle weighing up 2024 public launch: Report
USD Coin (USDC) issuer Circle is contemplating an initial public offering (IPO) in early 2024, according to Bloomberg.A Nov. 7 Bloomberg report citing people with knowledge of the matter said the stablecoin issuer is talking to its advisers about the move but there’s no certainty the ...
Blockchain adoption continues unabated — Bloomberg analyst
Should the current rate of adoption continue, blockchain technology could have 100 million daily users by 2028, according to projections by Bloomberg Intelligence analyst Jamie Coutts. On X (formerly Twitter), Coutts pointed out that blockchain adoption has been "unabated" throughout ...
Binance founder CZ’s fortune gets slashed $12B, while SBF is still at $0
Binance co-founder and CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao has seen his net worth slashed by $11.9 billion amid falling trading volumes at his exchange.On Oct. 26, the Bloomberg Billionaires Index cut Binance’s revenue estimates by 38% amid a slump in exchange volumes which knocked Zhao down to 95th p ...
Bitcoin heads for red September, but analysts tip October as ‘days to watch’
Bitcoin investors may be in for a rollercoaster ride. While history shows September is typically a bumpy month for Bitcoin — two ETF analysts have suggested investors turn their gaze to mid-October as the next "major days to watch."According to historical data, Bitcoin’s monthl ...
Bitcoin ETFs have 75% chance of approval this year: Bloomberg analysts
Bloomberg analysts have raised the probability for an approved spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) by the end of 2023, following a recent Grayscale victory against the federal securities regulator. In a Aug. 30 post on X (Twitter), Bloomberg senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said they ...
SEC could be waiting ‘years’ to file appeal in Ripple case: Brad Garlinghouse
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse believes the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will face a prolonged process before having the chance to appeal Judge’s Torres favorable ruling in the case against Ripple. On July 13, Judge Torres ruled partially in favor of Ripp ...
Mainstream media challenge decision to protect FTX customers: Report
The four major media outlets advocating for the release of FTX customer names have opposed the decision to seal them. Meanwhile, a crypto lawyer told Cointelegraph that “there is clear evidence” of potential harm if the names were to be disclosed.According to a June 23 Reuters ...
Celsius creditors allege Wintermute facilitated ‘wash trading’: Report
Creditors of bankrupt cryptocurrency lending platform Celsius have alleged that crypto market maker, Wintermute, assisted Celsius executives in manipulating the price of CEL (CEL) through improper market trading.According to a June 23 Bloomberg report, which cited a recent court filing, Ce ...
Easy Crypto Co-founder Criticizes New Zealand Banks for Intimidating Customers in Cryptocurrency Transactions
Co-founder of the cryptocurrency company Easy Crypto criticized major New Zealand banks for "intimidating customers" who make cryptotransactions. Janine Grainger announced that in the last week alone, three different banks refused Easy Crypto an account to launch the new ...
Binance CEO Refutes Claims of $28 Billion Net Worth
The CEO of Binance, a popular cryptocurrency exchange, has pushed back against media reports that claim he has a net worth exceeding $28 billion. Changpeng Zhao, the CEO, called the reports inaccurate, insisting that he doesn't have that much money. Bloomberg, however, has listed Zhao as one o ...
Senior Commodity Analyst Predicts Bitcoin’s Role as Safe Haven Investment
During an appearance on the Stansberry Investor Hour, a prominent Bloomberg commodity analyst shared his optimistic outlook for bitcoin as a long-term investment. According to Mike McGlone, bitcoins may eventually become a safe haven asset in times of market turmoil, similar to gold or long-term ...
Moskowitz Law Firm threatens legal action against Shaquille O’Neal for alleged support of FTX scam
The legal team at the Moskowitz Law Firm is currently advocating for investors who were negatively impacted by the collapse of FTX, and they recently took to social media to voice their concerns regarding NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal. In their post, they warn Shaquille O'Neal to be more careful ab ...
Bloomberg Strategist Warns Against Investing in DOGE and SHIB Cryptocurrencies
Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Strategist Mike McGlone has raised concerns about the risks associated with investing in meme cryptocurrencies DOGE and SHIB. He believes that during the upcoming economic storm, Bitcoin will continue to overshadow other digital assets. However, for DOGE and SHIB, ...
