On Wednesday, the cryptocurrency exchange and derivatives trading platform Bitmex declared its introduction of new trading options. Users now have the opportunity to engage in a broad selection of crypto options, which are margined in bitcoin, USDT, or…
Author: Jamie Redman
Ethereum Proposal by Vitalik Buterin Introduces Advanced Account Abstraction Features
A new Ethereum Improvement Proposal, EIP 7702, spearheaded by Vitalik Buterin and fellow collaborators, aims to refine account abstraction on the Ethereum network, enhancing quantum resistance and compatibility with existing standards. EIP 7702 Targets…
Grayscale Withdraws Ethereum ETF Proposal Amid Skepticism Over SEC Approval
Grayscale has retracted its application to list its ethereum trust, known as ETHE, as detailed in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. James Seyffart, a Bloomberg analyst specializing in exchange-traded funds (ETF), expressed puzz…
Mixed Fortunes for US Bitcoin Funds as GBTC Losses Offset Other Gains
Following two days of positive inflows, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced a decline, with $15.7 million exiting on Tuesday. Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) saw $29 million leave during the day’s trading sessions,…
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Faces Growing Uncertainty Amidst Market Fluctuations
As of May 8, 2024, bitcoin’s price is coasting along at $62,378, experiencing a 24-hour intraday range from $62,096 to $64,413, with a trading volume of $17.91 billion and a market capitalization of $1.22 trillion. Despite a decline of 2.1% over…
2 Bitcoin L2 Projects Secure Investments to Enhance Bitcoin’s Defi Capabilities
On Tuesday, two Bitcoin-centric layer two (L2) initiatives successfully secured funding from strategic investors. Botanix Labs, a startup focused on developing a decentralized Turing-complete L2 EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine), garnered $11.5 million. M…
‘Big Short’ Investor Calls Crypto One of the ‘Great Themes of Our Time,’ But He’s Not a Believer
In a recent interview on Bloomberg Television, Steve Eisman of Neuberger Berman, who gained prominence from “The Big Short,” shared insights on the impending U.S. election and his investment strategies. Eisman identified three significant…
Bitpay Partners With Moonpay to Enhance Crypto Selling Experience on App
On Tuesday, the crypto payments processor based in Atlanta, Bitpay, revealed its collaboration with Moonpay. The partnership, Bitpay emphasized, enables users to sell bitcoin and other crypto assets directly through the Bitpay app. Bitpay Now Allows Di…
Positive Market Turn: US Bitcoin ETFs See Substantial Inflows After Last Week’s Outflows
According to statistics, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw their second consecutive day of positive inflows after recording approximately $378.3 million on Friday. During Monday’s trading sessions, the U.S.-based bitcoin ETFs ac…
Polymarket Bets Reflect Low Confidence in Ethereum ETF Approval by SEC
According to a wager on the decentralized betting platform Polymarket, the likelihood of a spot ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) gaining approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission currently stands at just 7%. This forecast commenced i…