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Bitwise to Simplify Crypto Investment with Bitcoin and Ether ETF

Asset management firm Bitwise has filed a registration statement with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch a new exchange-traded fund...

VanEck Extends Fee Waiver on Bitcoin ETF to January 2026

Asset manager VanEck has announced an extension of its fee waiver for the VanEck Bitcoin ETF (HODL), aiming to attract investors in the competitive...

Kraken to Close NFT Marketplace: What You Need to Know

Crypto exchange Kraken has announced the closure of its NFT marketplace just over a year after its launch. Starting November 27, the platform will...

Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill Introduced in Brazil

Brazilian Congressman Eros Biondini has introduced a bill to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve for the country. Known as the Bitcoin Sovereign Strategic Reserve...

UK Unveils Crypto Regulations, Targeting Full Implementation by 2026

The United Kingdom is stepping up efforts to regulate cryptocurrencies with a plan for full implementation by 2026. On November 26, 2024, the Financial...

Donald Trump’s Crypto Holdings Exceed $5.4M

President-elect Donald Trump reportedly holds over $5.4 million in cryptocurrency, according to a new valuation from Arkham Intelligence. Trump’s portfolio has surged by 3.61%,...

Hashdex Amends Application for Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF

Asset management firm Hashdex has submitted a second amended application for its proposed Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF, a fund designed to offer investors...

US Attorney Leading Sam Bankman-Fried Case to Resign

Damian Williams, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, has announced his resignation, effective December 13. Williams, who has held the...

Telegram’s Crypto Holdings Surge to $1.3 Billion in Early 2024

Telegram's cryptocurrency assets soared to $1.3 billion in the first half of 2024, marking a significant leap from $400 million at the close of...

Metaplanet Finalizes Deal to Launch Bitcoin Magazine Japan

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet Inc. has secured an exclusive licensing deal with BTC Media Inc., allowing it to launch Bitcoin Magazine Japan, a local...

Elon Musk Hits Record $348 Billion Net Worth

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has reached a record-breaking net worth of $348 billion, driven by a surge in Tesla stock and a $50 billion...

SEC Nets Record $8.2 Billion in 2024

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) achieved its highest-ever annual financial remedies in fiscal year 2024, collecting $8.2 billion in penalties and fines,...