Standard Chartered Predicts Bitcoin Could Hit All-Time High This Weekend

Standard Chartered’s head of digital asset research, Geoff Kendrick, has predicted a significant rise in bitcoin’s price, potentially surpassing its previous all-time high of $73,798 by this weekend. His optimistic outlook is fueled by the anticipated approval of spot ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which he believes will … Read more

Report: Nasdaq and Cboe Asked to Refine Ethereum ETF Proposals

According to Reuters, sources revealed that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested Nasdaq and Cboe to “fine-tune” their spot ethereum exchange-traded fund proposals. Ethereum experienced a 22% increase over the past day, coasting along at $3,785 per unit on Monday at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Reported SEC ‘Fine-Tuning’ Request Fuels Ethereum Rally … Read more

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