Amid the excitement surrounding the potential approval of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in January 2024, concerns have been raised about the issue of backing. Some analysts worry that ETFs could take people away from self-custody and potentially result in unbacked Bitcoin.These concerns have sparked a debate within the community, with some dismissing them […]
Asset managers BlackRock, Valkyrie, and Van Eck have submitted amended S-1 forms to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the creation of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The forms were revised on the final day for the SEC to consider them in January 2024.In its revised application, Van Eck stated that authorized participants […]
GameFi, the fusion of gaming and blockchain technology, is on the brink of a transformative year in 2024. Despite previous criticism of lackluster graphics and uninspired gameplay, industry experts are confident that the upcoming wave of GameFi titles will defy expectations and redefine the genre.Mark Long, CEO of Shrapnel, a leading AAA first-person shooter, anticipates […]
A federal judge has ruled that Do Kwon and his company, Terraform Labs, violated US securities laws by illegally selling unregistered securities to the public. Judge Jed Rakoff found in favor of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), stating that Terraform failed to register its cryptocurrencies, $LUNA and Mirror Protocol ($MIR), as securities. The […]
Marionna Wegenstein, in her article for finews.first, explores the importance of sustainable communication in the finance industry. She highlights that simply using nice words is not enough to convince others. To truly make an impact, one must communicate in a sustainable manner.This News Article was automatically generated by Bob the Bot (AI) Information Details Geography […]
A notorious hacking group known as “Pink Drainer” has been exposed as the mastermind behind a series of cybercrimes targeting Discord and Twitter users. These illicit activities have resulted in the theft of over $18 million from more than 9,000 individuals.One of their high-profile heists involved stealing $4.4 million worth of Chainlink (LINK) from a […]
Argentinian president Javier Milei is facing backlash and protests over a new bill that aims to revive the country’s economy by offering tax cuts to residents who declare their crypto holdings. The bill proposes a 5% tax rate for assets reported by March, increasing to 15% for those who wait until November. Milei, who took […]
BlackRock has updated its spot Bitcoin ETF application with the SEC, naming JP Morgan Securities and Jane Street Capital as authorized participants for share creation and redemption. This move is seen as ironic due to JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon’s previous negative comments about Bitcoin, although the firm is involved in blockchain technology. Jane Street […]
A federal judge has sentenced cryptocurrency entrepreneur Do Kwon and his company Terraform Labs for violating US law by failing to register two digital currencies that collapsed in 2022. The ruling could have significant implications for the crypto industry. US District Judge Jed Rakoff sided with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a […]
A Chainlink (LINK) crypto investor recently fell victim to a sophisticated phishing attack, resulting in a devastating loss of approximately $4.66 million. The investor had accumulated a portfolio of 290,750 LINK tokens valued at $2.26 million through savvy trading strategies, which had allowed them to profit nearly $2.4 million.However, their financial success took a turn […]
