Renowned American fund manager Cathie Wood is launching her exchange-traded index funds in Europe. She has appointed a new person in charge for Switzerland and the German-speaking countries abroad. ARK Invest Europe, the European subsidiary of the American fund company ARK Investment Management, has appointed Florian Berberich as the head of German-speaking sales.Formerly with Bloomberg, […]
The Blockchain Association, a prominent nonprofit organization advocating for the digital asset economy, has responded to US Senator Elizabeth Warren’s criticism of government-related hiring in the cryptocurrency sector. Kristin Smith, the CEO of the Blockchain Association, penned an open letter to Warren on January 9, suggesting a collaborative approach to address issues related to government […]
Thomas DiNapoli, the Comptroller of New York State, has voiced his concerns over the administration of BitLicense at the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). In a January report, DiNapoli only gave a “limited assurance” that the NYDFS is fulfilling its supervisory duties regarding BitLicense, a program that regulates digital currency licensing in the […]
Spot Bitcoin ETFs are expected to receive approval and commence trading on Thursday, according to executives from VanEck and Valkyrie. Jan van Eck, CEO of VanEck, and Steven McClurg, the Chief Investment Officer for Valkyrie, both expressed their anticipation for the launch day on CNBC’s ETF Edge and Fortune respectively.McClurg stated, “We’re just in a […]
All applicants for the proposed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have submitted their final amended S-1 applications to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This includes eleven asset management firms such as BlackRock, Grayscale, ArkInvest, Fidelity, Franklin, VanEck, Valkyrie, Bitwise, Hashdex, WisdomTree, and Invesco Galaxy.Valkyrie was one of the first companies to submit its […]
As we step into a new year, the blockchain and Web3 industry is set to witness a plethora of innovations, regulatory developments, and emerging trends. For crypto enthusiasts, investors, and professionals, it’s crucial to stay updated with the pivotal events happening each month. January 2024 is no exception, with several high-profile events and project launches […]
Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust is currently witnessing a surge in trading activity. This comes as the anticipation for the approval of an Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) continues to build.The trust’s record trading and narrowing discount are significant indicators of the market’s response to the potential ETF approval. This development is a clear reflection of the growing interest […]
The crypto market is eagerly awaiting the potential approval of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States. This decision could trigger the next crypto bull market and a wave of crypto adoption. The list of hopeful spot Bitcoin ETF issuers has grown, with their most recent Form S-1 amendments filed on Jan. […]
Swiss banking software manufacturer Temenos and consulting firm Deloitte have announced a new partnership aimed at making inroads into US financial institutions. The collaboration is designed to assist these institutions in accelerating the modernization of their core banking and payment systems in the cloud.The partnership is part of a joint strategy to help financial institutions […]
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has yet to approve Bitcoin Spot Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). However, it is already clear that providers will competitively price their products. The expected fees have been disclosed by the companies intending to offer these ETFs, even before the SEC’s decision.According to an overview compiled by Reuters, the average […]
