Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 1 year ago
The Nasdaq has submitted an amendment for& BlackRock and& Valkyrie's& Spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)& 19b-4 filings,& inching closer to the looming approval deadline this coming Wednesday.& The amendment filing comes...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 1 year ago
In a significant stride towards the potential approval of Spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) in the United States, applicants have overcome a pivotal hurdle, marking a crucial milestone in their quest for regulatory approval from the U.S. Secu...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 1 year ago
I have a feeling that I am going to be writing a lot on this topic in general for the foreseeable future, but the philosophical and existential crisis currently confronting the Bitcoin space over what constitutes “spam” is starting to have massive se...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 1 year ago
In a significant move showcasing dedication to the broader Bitcoin ecosystem, VanEck, a notable investment management firm, has pledged to allocate 5% of profits generated from their Spot Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), if approved by the SEC, towards su...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 1 year ago
The recent surge in Bitcoin's on-chain fees has reignited a familiar discussion within our community, bringing to the surface diverse perspectives on the implications and root causes of this trend. A faction within the community views these heightene...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 1 year ago
The creation of arbitrary tokens on top of the Bitcoin protocol is by no means new. In Bitcoin’s now 15-year history, there have been many attempts to create compatible protocols that leverage the data storage provided by Bitcoin nodes in an attempt...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 1 year ago
The SEC has been busy, meeting with all of the potential issuers of spot Bitcoin ETFs with active applications in December. These meetings have resulted in the universal adoption of a cash creation methodology by those issuers instead of “in kind” tr...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 1 year ago
Many commentators compare Bitcoin with gold, the idea being that its finite supply makes it an attractive long-term store of value. There have been historical examples of broad adoption of gold currencies, such as the British Empire’s sovereign and h...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 1 year ago
Today, Collect & HODL Co, a subsidiary of ProSnacktive Sales LLC, in collaboration with the renowned& toy company& Duncan Toys, has announced the launch of a Limited Edition, first ever Bitcoin-themed Duncan Butterfly XT Yo-yo, per a pres...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 1 year ago
Financial giant Goldman Sachs is in advanced discussions to secure a pivotal role as an authorized participant (AP) for the proposed spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF) from BlackRock and Grayscale Investments, CoinDesk& reported.According t...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 1 year ago
The city of Hong Kong is serious about crypto. After three years of struggles with COVID-19, the city is vibrant and flourishing again as business executives and tourists of all kinds pour back into Asia's financial center. New guidelines from the Se...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 1 year ago
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is holding meetings with leading stock exchanges to conclude discussions and gather final comments on the much-anticipated Spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), according to& Eleanor Terrett&...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 1 year ago
Originally posted on Unlimited Hangout.One of the oddest and most mysterious relationships that emerged out of the collapse of FTX last year was Alameda Research’s unusual relationship with Farmington State Bank, one of the smallest, rural banks in t...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 1 year ago
Now that we have seen how instant settlement can affect the construction industry let’s see the next industry that can have a huge impact - logistics.To begin, let's examine the logistics industry through the lens of an online order example. What unf...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 1 year ago
Like so many industries today, the medical sector is seeing increasing global engagement. Patients aren’t just limited to the health and dental care that’s available on their doorstep. Medical facilities can effectively connect to consumers from acro...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 1 year ago
Bitcoin is up over 150% in 2023, and that momentum has captured hearts and minds on Wall Street, resulting in a landmark rush for its firms to launch the first-ever Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).All eyes are now on the upcoming decision by the U...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 1 year ago
In an culmination of efforts at the intersection of Bitcoin and Artificial Intelligence (AI), the "Nexus - Bitcoin & AI Industry Report" has been unveiled by Spirit of Satoshi, the world's first Bitcoin centric AI, highlighting significant advanc...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 1 year ago
One of us is from Kentucky and the other from China. We both attend Washington and Lee University in Virginia. Last summer, we assisted Professor Seth Cantey, also a co-author of this piece, with research on the roles of bitcoin and Tether in Lebanon...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 1 year ago
This article is featured in Bitcoin Magazine’s “The Primary Issue”. Click here to get your Annual Bitcoin Magazine Subscription.Click here to download a PDF of this article.Which way Western Man?“Equality… belongs essentially to decline: the chasm be...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 1 year ago
VanEck, a prominent investment management firm, has unveiled a interesting new Bitcoin commercial, stirring excitement and speculation within the Bitcoin community. The release comes amidst mounting anticipation surrounding the possible approval of S...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 1 year ago
Analysts predict that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve spot Bitcoin ETF applications in January 2024, following the approval of Bitcoin (BTC) Futures ETFs in October 2021 and Ether (ETH) Futures ETFs in October 2023.In antici...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 1 year ago
Amid rapidly growing anticipation for the launch of Spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) in the United States, concerns have arisen from many in the Bitcoin community regarding if these funds will truly hold spot Bitcoin or not.& In response...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 1 year ago
As soon as January, a Bitcoin spot ETF could be live in the U.S. – but while that much appears likely, it remains to be seen which specific investment vehicles will be approved.Indeed, in advance of the January 10 deadline, anticipation is high, with...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin Magazine - 1 year ago
Newly launched Bitcoin tokens platform BRC20.com has raised $1.5 million in funding led by UTXO Management, the asset management arm of Bitcoin Magazine’s parent company BTC Inc.The round included support from Zanshin Capital Management, Unbroken Cha...