Former US President Donald Trump’s Ethereum Wallet Moves $2.4M in Crypto to Coinbase

An Ethereum wallet believed to be owned by former U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly transferred millions of dollars worth of cryptocurrency to Coinbase. The wallet, which was linked to Trump by Arkham Intelligence, has moved 1,075 ETH (worth $2.4 million) to the exchange. Previously, the wallet held a peak balance of $4 million. The […]

SEC Holds Talks with BlackRock and Grayscale on Spot Bitcoin ETFs, Decision Expected in Early 2024

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been in discussions with several companies, including BlackRock and Grayscale Investments, regarding the possibility of introducing exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to spot bitcoin. The SEC has set a deadline of December 29, 2023, for companies to submit their final ETF proposals, with the first round of prospective […]

Grayscale Chairman Resigns, CFO to Take Over in Leadership Change

Grayscale Investments, a company seeking to convert its Bitcoin Trust into a U.S. spot exchange-traded fund (ETF), has announced changes in its leadership. Barry Silbert, the chairman of Grayscale, has resigned and will be replaced by Mark Shifke, the chief financial officer of Grayscale’s owner, DCG. The changes will take effect on January 1, although […]

Potential Approval of Bitcoin ETF Raises Concerns Over Self-Custody and Market Distortion

A potential approval of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States is raising concerns among analysts about the impact it could have on the original vision of Bitcoin. Josef Tetek, a Bitcoin analyst at Trezor, argues that a spot Bitcoin ETF conflicts with the idea of self-custody, which is a fundamental principle […]

Hashdex Meets with SEC Chair’s Office to Discuss Bitcoin ETF Proposal

Crypto asset management firm Hashdex recently had a meeting with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Office of the Chair to discuss its proposed Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application. The meeting, which included representatives from Hashdex, Tidal Financial Group, and various law firms, focused on the NYSE Arca’s proposed rule change to list and […]

Ripple Refuses SEC’s Offer to Acknowledge XRP as a Security

Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, recently revealed the details of the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) settlement offer to the company. The SEC had requested Ripple to publicly acknowledge that XRP is a security and offered a short window for compliance. However, Ripple rejected the offer, maintaining that XRP is not a security.In […]

Deadline Set for Final Changes to Bitcoin ETF Filings, Approval Expected in January

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has set a deadline of December 29, 2023, for final changes to be made to spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) filings. Several firms, including Grayscale, BlackRock, and Ark Invest, have applied for a spot in a Bitcoin ETF and are hopeful for approval in 2024. The SEC […]

On-Chain Trading Platform Thunder Terminal Suffers Security Breach, Loses $240,000 in ETH and SOL

Thunder Terminal, an on-chain trading platform, recently experienced a security breach resulting in a significant loss of approximately $240,000. The breach occurred when a hacker gained unauthorized access to a MongoDB connection URL, allowing them to retrieve session tokens and execute withdrawals on behalf of users.Thunder Terminal took immediate action by revoking all session tokens […]

Paxos Expands Stablecoin Issuance to Solana Blockchain, Paving the Way for Future Innovations

Paxos, a leading stablecoin issuer, has received regulatory clearance to launch its Paxos USDP stablecoin on the Solana blockchain. This move highlights Paxos’ growth and adaptability in the industry. Previously, Paxos had only issued stablecoins on the Ethereum blockchain.One key difference between Paxos and Circle, the issuer of USDC stablecoin, is that Paxos operates as […]

Grayscale Adapts ETF Strategy to Meet SEC’s Cash-Only Redemption Requirements

Grayscale, a crypto asset manager, has made amendments to its ETF strategy in order to comply with the cash-only redemption demands of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The revised filing excludes airdrops and forks, and instead focuses on facilitating fund creation and redemption using cash. This move aligns with the SEC’s preference […]