Fidelity Omits Staking From Spot Ethereum ETF Proposal 

Amid growing speculation about the potential approval of spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), Fidelity Investments has revised its ether ETF filing, omitting all staking features previously included in the proposal. This update follows reports that ETF issuers were allegedly instructed to revise their 19b-4 filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Fidelity Alters … Read more

Pompliano Foresees Historic Milestone for Crypto Industry With Potential Ethereum ETF Approval

In a series of recent social media posts, renowned crypto investor and influencer Anthony “Pomp” Pompliano has shared his optimistic outlook on the future of the cryptocurrency industry. Highlighting the potential approval of an Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Pomp stated, “If they approve the Ethereum ETF, they are … Read more

Analysts Boost Odds for Ethereum ETF Approval to 75% Amid SEC Chatter

On May 20, 2024, Bloomberg Intelligence exchange-traded fund (ETF) senior analyst Eric Balchunas informed his 274,000 X followers that he and his colleague James Seyffart had increased their expectations for the approval of a spot-based ethereum ETF. “Update: [James Seyffart] and I are increasing our odds of spot Ether ETF approval to 75% (up from … Read more

Crypto Startup Funding Hits $2.4 Billion in Q1

Crypto startup funding rose to $2.4 billion in the first quarter of 2024, driven by expectations of lower interest rates and the launch of the first U.S. bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to Pitchbook data. This funding, spread across 518 deals, marked a 40.3% increase from the previous quarter, even as global venture capital … Read more

Bitcoin Faces Resistance At $65K Amid Surge To $63K

Bitcoin has surged back to the $63,000 mark today, yet the largest cryptocurrency continues to face resistance as it attempts to climb higher. A key factor contributing to this struggle is the significant number of Bitcoin holders who purchased their assets between the current price and approximately $65,000.  You may have noticed Bitcoin facing repeated … Read more

Persistent Discount Plagues Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust as ETF Decision Nears

As May approaches its end, a significant number of market watchers are keen to find out whether the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve a spot ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF). Although Grayscale retracted its plan to convert its Ethereum Trust into a publicly traded ETF, the fund’s discount to net asset value (NAV) … Read more