Bitwise, a digital asset manager, has launched an advertisement campaign to promote its proposed spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), pending approval by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). https://twitter.com/BitwiseInvest/status/1736755061127020794 The advertisement features a straightforward presentation of Bitcoin with Jonathan Goldsmith, known for portraying 'The

In a recent CNBC interview, Gensler revealed that the SEC is currently evaluating "between eight and a dozen filings" for a spot Bitcoin ETF. https://twitter.com/GhostofWhitman/status/1735406953294155903 However, while addressing the submissions, he hinted at the SEC's track record of rejecting similar proposals

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) unveiled new regulations requiring companies to value Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies at fair value. These regulations are scheduled to take effect on December 15th, 2024, although companies have the option to adopt them sooner. These guidelines in the U.S. mandate that businesses report the

Blockstream, a Bitcoin infrastructure company, recently announced the launch of the second series of its Bitcoin-based investment product, the Blockstream ASIC (BASIC) Note. This follows the initial series, which reportedly met with high demand from investors. The first series was launched in September 2023, during which Blockstream invested approximately $4.

Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren proposed a bill aimed at tackling the purported misuse of digital currencies in illegal activities, highlighting issues such as money laundering, drug trafficking, and evasion of sanctions, among others. https://twitter.com/BITVOLT7/status/1734278575694717046 The legislation, backed by a group within the Banking

During a hearing before the U.S. Congress, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase sparked debate with his critical views on Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency market. He stated that if he were in a governmental position, he would take steps to "close down" Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. https://twitter.com/

BlackRock has updated its S-1 form for the iShares Bitcoin Trust, a proposed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), with a seed investment of $100,000.  On December 4th, 2023, the company introduced a number of amendments focusing on aspects such as the Trust’s structure, operations, risks, and disclosures.  These

TBD, a subsidiary of Block specializing in decentralized technologies, has introduced tbDEX, an open-source protocol designed to connect traditional financial systems with the growing Bitcoin ecosystem. tbDEX, aiming to enhance trust and liquidity in various financial environments, has been adopted first by Yellow Card, a leading Bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange