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

Samson Mow, the CEO of JAN3, has been a key figure in discussions about Bitcoin's future value. While he does not claim ownership of the predictions that Bitcoin could reach $1.4 million or $47 million per coin, he acknowledges the mathematical basis of these figures, proposed by

Paramaribo, Suriname, November 28th, 2023 — Suriname’s ongoing plans to reshape its economic model have captured the attention of renowned Bitcoin firm JAN3 and its CEO, Samson Mow. JAN3 met with President Chan Santokhi and his administration, laying the foundation for a comprehensive Bitcoin Strategy in Suriname spanning across the

Changpeng Zhao, founder of Binance, the world's largest Bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange, has agreed to plead guilty to charges of money laundering, as revealed in recent court documents. Binance will also plead guilty and is set to pay fines and restitution totaling $4.3 billion.  Zhao will pay

Tether Holdings Ltd., the entity behind the $87 billion USDT stablecoin, is venturing into Bitcoin mining, a move that represents a significant shift from its core business.  Paolo Ardoino, the incoming CEO, revealed plans to invest approximately $500 million in the next six months.  This investment includes constructing their own

In a recent development, Chief Judge Laura Taylor Swain of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York rejected Shawn Dolifka's request to amend his class action lawsuit against Tether and Bitfinex.  https://twitter.com/tether_to/status/1724816445299720357 Subsequently, Dolifka chose not to

A recent post by Mitesh Patel on X has ignited a discussion on the pros and cons of these two approaches, shedding light on the impact of fees on long-term returns. Patel's analysis compared self-custody, a Bitcoin ETF with a 1% fee, and an Individual Financial Advisor (IFA)