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China Emerging as Surprising Source of Bitcoin Demand

The Growing Demand for Bitcoin Last week, I discussed the significant buying pressure on Bitcoin and the various sources of potential demand in the market. While Bitcoin ETFs, MicroStrategy's increased shares, Tether's constant buying, and the upcoming halving are expected to drive demand, there is another unexpected player entering the scene – China. The Changing […]

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Invesco and Galaxy Slash Fees in Competitive Spot Bitcoin ETF Market

Invesco and Galaxy ETF Fee Slashed in Response to Intense Market Competition In response to the fierce competition in the spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) market, Invesco and Galaxy Asset Management have made a strategic move to lower the long-term fee of their joint spot bitcoin ETF, the Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF (BTCO). This decision,

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Bona Fide Wealth President Defines Bitcoin as ‘Digital Gold,’ Discusses Showdown Between Crypto Natives and Traditional Finance

Bitcoin: A Digital Store of Value Douglas Boneparth, the president and founder of Bona Fide Wealth, recently shared his perspective on bitcoin, likening it to digital gold or a store of value in the digital realm. In a discussion with Bloomberg's senior ETF analyst, Eric Balchunas, on the "Bloomberg ETF IQ" show, Boneparth described bitcoin

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BlackRock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Volume Topping GBTC Today, Signaling Market Shift

BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF is surpassing the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) in terms of trading volume today, indicating a potential shift in the market. Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart reports that this is the first time BlackRock's ETF has outpaced GBTC since its launch. Slow Down in Outflows for Grayscale's ETF The increasing volume of

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Hong Kong Strengthens Regulation for OTC Crypto Market

Hong Kong's Focus on OTC Crypto Market Regulation Hong Kong is taking steps to regulate over-the-counter (OTC) cryptocurrency trading, as per local sources. Joseph Chan Ho-lim, the Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, has stated that the government aims to address the risks associated with virtual assets, particularly with the increasing interest of

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SFC Warns Against Unregulated Floki and Tokenfi Crypto Staking Programs

Hong Kong Watchdog Cautions Investors The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has issued a public warning to investors regarding the "Floki Staking Program" and "Tokenfi Staking Program." These crypto-related investment products promise high returns but lack the necessary regulatory approval. Risky Investment Programs Both the Floki and Tokenfi programs, which are part

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73% of European Crypto Users Optimistic About the Future of Cryptocurrency: Binance Survey

A recent survey conducted by cryptocurrency exchange Binance has revealed that 73% of European respondents are optimistic about the future of crypto. The survey, which included participants from France, Spain, Italy, and Sweden, aimed to gain insights into the crypto investing habits of European users. With a total of 10,498 participants, the survey results provide

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Stellar Development Foundation Delays Protocol 20 Upgrade Due to Bug Discovery

Introduction The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) has announced a delay in the Protocol 20 upgrade of the Stellar blockchain, originally scheduled for January 30. The decision follows the discovery of a bug in Stellar Core v20.1.0, which could potentially impact Soroban transactions. Collaborative Decision-making Process In a blog post dated January 27, the SDF expressed

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2024 Sees Steepest Weekly Plunge in NFT Sales, 5 Major Blockchains Register Double-Digit Losses

NFT Market Faces Sharp Decline In the span between Jan. 20 to Jan. 27, 2024, there was a notable decline in the sales volume stemming from non-fungible tokens (NFTs), plunging 21.25% from the week before. The leading blockchains in seven-day sales, Ethereum and Bitcoin, experienced substantial decreases, ranging from 28.78% to 12.62%, respectively. Steepest Decline

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Gareth Soloway Predicts Potential Bitcoin Dip to $15K in Case of Stock Market Sell-Off

Insights from Gareth Soloway In a recent interview with Gareth Soloway, the chief market strategist at verifiedinvesting.com, Soloway suggested that bitcoin might revisit the $15K level should a significant stock market sell-off occur. Soloway shared insights on his approach to analyzing various data sets for forecasting future trends and drawing conclusions. Bitcoin's Historical Trends Soloway

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