U.S.-based asset manager Valkyrie is requesting regulatory approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an ether futures exchange-traded fund (ETF). The move follows the acceptance by the SEC of Valkyrie’s application for a spot bitcoin ETF last month.
Asset Manager Valkyrie Seeks Regulatory Nod for Ether Futures ETF
Tennessee-headquartered asset management firm Valkyrie…
ElmonX Releases Rare Digital Collectables From The Charles Salvador ‘Bronson’ NFT Collection – Press release Bitcoin News
August 18, 2023
PRESS RELEASE. London, United Kingdom, August 18, 2023, ElmonX proudly presents the Charles Salvador ‘Bronson’ NFT Collection. This exclusive edition release captures the raw and intense art of Charles Salvador, previously known as Charles Bronson, and represents a…
Bitcoin Dips Below $26K in Crypto Market Whirlwind; $1 Billion Liquidated Amid Top Coins' Tumble – Market Updates Bitcoin News
August 18, 2023
Bitcoin’s value briefly slipped below the $26K threshold at 5:50 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday before swiftly rebounding past the $26,000 benchmark. Concurrently, the expansive crypto landscape experienced an 8% tumble against the U.S. dollar, teetering dangerously close…
Judge Grants SEC's Request to Seek Interlocutory Appeal in Ripple Case Over XRP – Regulation Bitcoin News
August 18, 2023
District Judge Analisa Torres has granted the request by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeking to file an interlocutory appeal in the Ripple case over XRP. Judge Torres’ approval came one day after Ripple Labs filed its objection to the SEC’s request.
Judge Approves SEC’s Request in Ripple-XRP Case
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s request seeking to file an…
Scam Money Is Laundered via Crypto Exchanges — Australian Regulator – Regulation Bitcoin News
August 18, 2023
A significant portion of scam money is getting laundered through cryptocurrency exchanges, the CEO of the Australian Banking Association has alleged. The Australian Financial Crimes Exchange said as much as 47% of all fraud and financial scam proceeds in the country are…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has provided new data about his crypto income and holdings in a financial disclosure to the Federal Election Commission (FEC). The submission contains information about the balance of an ethereum wallet, which collects proceeds from the…
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH Near 2-Month Lows as Bears Regain Momentum – Market Updates Bitcoin News
August 18, 2023
Bitcoin extended recent declines on Thursday, as the cryptocurrency moved towards a two-month low. Bearish sentiment increased following the latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes, where the Federal Reserve hinted at further rate hikes. Ethereum fell below $1,800 today.
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Bitcoin (BTC) neared a two-month low during today’s session, as traders continued to react to the latest…
Turbulence in Shibarium's Debut: $1.7M ETH Stuck and a Crypto Whale Shifts the Tide – Bitcoin News
August 18, 2023
On August 16, 2023, the Shiba Inu meme coin enthusiasts celebrated the unveiling of the second-layer (L2) blockchain, Shibarium. This platform is designed to bolster decentralized app growth while tackling Ethereum’s scalability and transaction fee challenges. Yet, even…
Ledger Taps Paypal for US Crypto Buys – Bitcoin News
August 17, 2023
Crypto security firm and hardware wallet manufacturer, Ledger, announced its integration of Paypal payments for U.S. customers. This will allow Ledger Live users to buy bitcoin (BTC), ethereum (ETH), bitcoin cash (BCH), and litecoin (LTC) within the app using Paypal.
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Paypal Pauses UK Crypto Purchases Amid Regulatory Changes; Assures Resumption in Early 2024 – Bitcoin News
August 17, 2023
In recent communications to its U.K. clientele, Paypal has announced a temporary suspension of cryptocurrency purchases starting October 1, 2023, with plans to resume in early 2024. Notably, even amidst this hiatus, users can continue to hold their crypto within the Paypal ecosystem and are free to liquidate their digital holdings whenever they wish.
Paypal Temporarily Halts UK Cryptocurrency…
