The First Steps towards a Bitcoin-Based Economy The city of Prospera in Honduras has recently taken a groundbreaking step by adopting bitcoin as a unit of account. This decision allows businesses to pay taxes and determine financial obligations using bitcoin. With bitcoin already being recognized as legal tender in the city since 2022, this move […]
Introduction The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) made waves in the cryptocurrency community when its official social media account on X platform announced the approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on Tuesday. However, within minutes of the announcement, SEC Chairman Gary Gensler clarified that the post was unauthorized and that the agency's social
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Cleva, a Nigerian fintech startup, has successfully raised $1.5 million in pre-seed funding, with support from Y Combinator, a prominent technology startup accelerator in the United States. The funding round was led by 1984 Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm, and included participation from The Raba Partnership, Byld Ventures, Firstcheck Africa, and a number of
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ASIC Accused of Neglecting Investor Protection An Australian government official has raised concerns about the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) failing to issue a consumer warning against the Hyperverse crypto investment scheme. Stephen Jones, the assistant treasurer in the Australian government, plans to query ASIC's decision and question why it did not follow the
Peter Brandt's Perspective on Bitcoin ETFs According to veteran trader Peter Brandt, the current hype around bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) may serve as a signal for experienced traders to sell their holdings. Brandt also believes that the anticipated approval of spot bitcoin ETFs can be seen as a classic "buy the rumor, sell the news
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has made a groundbreaking decision by approving 11 spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to be listed and traded on major U.S. stock exchanges. This move comes after years of anticipation and regulatory challenges, and the approved spot bitcoin ETFs are set to begin trading on Thursday on NYSE
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The Arizona State Senate is currently reviewing a proposal to encourage the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) to explore the possibility of adding Bitcoin ETFs to their investment portfolios. This move comes after the bill passed the Senate's Third Reading on February 22 with a 16-13 vote
In a groundbreaking move, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given its approval to 11 spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), a decision that has been eagerly awaited by cryptocurrency enthusiasts. Despite this significant regulatory milestone, the price of bitcoin has shown little movement over the past 24 hours. In contrast, ethereum has experienced
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Introduction In the wake of the recent approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has issued a statement to clarify the regulator's stance on bitcoin and cryptocurrency. While approving spot bitcoin ETFs, Gensler emphasizes that this does not signify the SEC's endorsement of bitcoin or other
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