The United States Securities and Exchange (SEC) has taken a significant step towards the approval of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The regulatory body has started accepting filings from exchanges, marking a crucial phase in the approval process.On January 5, the Nasdaq Stock Market submitted 19b-4 amendments for spot Bitcoin ETF applications. These applications […]
Arbitrum, an Ethereum layer 2 scaling solution, has for the first time in its history, led in daily volume on decentralized exchanges (DEX), according to recent data from crypto analytics firm DefiLlama. In the past 24 hours, the total value of transactions made on Arbitrum by crypto users reached $1.83 billion, surpassing Ethereum’s 24-hour volume […]
In a recent development in the cryptocurrency world, Ethereum staking has seen a significant increase in the exit queue. This surge has reached a record high, primarily driven by the unlocking of Celsius. The impact of this trend is quite noticeable, as it has led to a substantial increase in the wait time for unstaking.Previously, […]
In a significant move, VanEck, a major player in the financial sector, has committed to donate 5% of its profits from its Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) to Bitcoin Core developers. This commitment is not a short-term gesture, but a pledge that will span a decade.This decision by VanEck is indicative of a broader trend within the […]
Ethereum’s validator community is currently experiencing an unexpected mass exit. Major players such as Celsius and Figment have initiated a significant withdrawal trend among validators. Despite the alarming exodus, the influx of new validators and a regulated limit have provided a counterbalance.Thousands of validators, who are responsible for securing the network, are opting to withdraw […]
The Spanish Central Bank has announced the finalization of its partners for a six-month pilot program aimed at simulating interbank payment processing and settlement. The program will utilize a single tokenized wholesale Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) as well as other foreign CBDCs issued by various central banks.This pilot program is a significant step towards […]
A group of former Citigroup executives have launched a new investment offering called Bitcoin depositary receipts, which they claim do not require approval from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The founders of Receipts Depositary Corporation (RDC) – Bryant Kim, Ankit Mehta, and Ishaan Narain – were part of the Citi team that explored […]
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is nearing the potential approval of several spot Bitcoin ETFs, as major financial institutions have been actively involved in the process. The market is eagerly awaiting amendments to 19b-4 filings, which are crucial for approval. These amendments will address issues related to cash creation and redemption mechanisms, an […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria has approved the launch of the cNGN stablecoin, which is set to pilot in February. This stablecoin is being introduced as an alternative to a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and aims to bring about a revolution in remittance and global trade efficiencies.The cNGN stablecoin is expected to provide a […]
Uniswap, a popular decentralized finance (defi) protocol on the Ethereum platform, has emerged as a leader in the Ethereum blockspace. With an impressive 43 million transactions and 7.4 trillion gas, Uniswap outperformed other protocols by a significant margin. Introduced in 2018 by Hayden Adams, Uniswap operates on the Solidity programming language and allows users to […]
