Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein steps down
The CEO will be replaced by Goldman Sachs executive Peter Mintzberg effective Aug. 15. Go to Source
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Lackluster Performance for Hong Kong Bitcoin ETFs Since Launch
Since the Hong Kong spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) began trading, their performance has been underwhelming, with three ETFs accumulating around $228 million in net assets. Inconsistent Inflows and Outflows Mark Hong Kong Bitcoin ETFs’ First Weeks On Thursday, the spot bitcoin ETFs in Hong Kong experienced net negative outflows of approximately 104.79 BTC, valued … Read more
Bitwise CIO says BTC ETFs are huge success and 13F filings make him ‘incredibly bullish’
Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan says this week’s 13F filings prove that the spot Bitcoin ETFs were a “huge success.” Go to Source
Bitcoin distribution ‘danger zone’ over, analysts say
Bitcoin’s post-halving “danger zone” is over as Bitcoin establishes a firm footing above the $60,000 re-accumulation range, new analysis suggests. Go to Source
HK vs. US: China AMC Leads but Can’t Lift Hong Kong Spot Bitcoin ETFs to US Levels
Hong Kong’s debut of six spot bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) garnered HK$87.5 million ($11 million) on their first day, April 30. However, these ETFs underperformed compared to their U.S. counterparts, which had attracted a much larger sum of $4.6 billion on their initial day. Despite High Hopes, Hong Kong’s Bitcoin ETFs Start Slow … Read more
Ark Invest’s ETF Holds Unique ‘Bitcoin Puppet’ NFT Worth Over $27,000
According to onchain metrics, Ark Invest’s holdings in its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) include several inscriptions, among them an Ordinal inscription from the “Bitcoin Puppet” digital collectible series, valued at $27,900. Similarly, Blackrock’s IBIT possesses an Ordinal inscription from the “Speculum Aeternum” non-fungible token (NFT) collection. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Are Holding Unique NFT Inscriptions … Read more
Goldman Sachs Says ‘Many of Our Largest Clients’ Getting Active in Crypto
Many of Goldman Sachs’ largest clients are ramping up their activity in the crypto space following spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) approvals and BTC price recovery. “The recent ETF approval has triggered a resurgence of interest and activities from our clients,” said Goldman Sachs’ Asia Pacific head of digital assets. Goldman Sachs’ Clients Getting Active … Read more
Peter Schiff Highlights Problem With Owning Bitcoin ETF — BTC Investors Respond Self-Custody Is Key
Gold bug Peter Schiff has highlighted a problem with owning spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). However, the issue Schiff pinpointed isn’t unique to bitcoin ETFs. This discussion has reignited calls for self-custody among crypto proponents. Peter Schiff’s Warning Prompts Self-Custody Push Gold advocate and economist Peter Schiff has highlighted a problem with owning spot bitcoin … Read more
Mad Money Host Jim Cramer Expects Spot Ethereum ETF to ‘Bloom’ Soon
Jim Cramer, the host of CNBC’s Mad Money show, believes that a spot ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) “will soon bloom.” He cited the immense success of spot bitcoin ETFs, which set several records this week, as the reason behind his statement. Jim Cramer on Spot Ethereum ETFs Mad Money host Jim Cramer weighed in on … Read more
SEC Chair Gary Gensler Outlines ‘Very Real Economic Difference’ Between Bitcoin and US Dollar
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has outlined a “very real economic difference” between crypto like bitcoin and fiat currencies like the U.S. dollar. “You have a whole central bank, and support for one currency, generally per economic region,” the SEC chief noted, adding that we don’t have the same in bitcoin. … Read more
