Bitwise Pursues Approval for Groundbreaking Bitcoin Standard Corporations ETF

Bitwise, one of the largest asset managers in the U.S., has filed for clearance to launch an ETF tracking the performance of companies holding bitcoin as a reserve asset. The instrument, called Bitwise Bitcoin Standard Corporations ETF, would own stocks of companies having more than 1,000 BTC. Bitwise Files Bitcoin Standard ETF Prospectus Bitwise, one … Read more

Eric Semler: Not Owning Bitcoin Will Be ‘Irresponsible’ for Public Companies

Eric Semler, chairman of Semler Scientific, has predicted that more companies will adopt the bitcoin standard, as not owning bitcoin will be considered “irresponsible.” Semler attributes the slow implementation of bitcoin as a reserve asset in public companies to the conservative approach of some institutions. Semler Scientific’s Eric Semler Predicts Bitcoin Adoption Will Keep Growing … Read more

Fidelity and Ark Lead the Way as Bitcoin ETFs Surge

Thursday’s rally was a welcome change after four consecutive days of total daily net outflows. Post Christmas Rally Snaps Four-Day ETF Exodus The Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) and ARK 21shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) on Thursday amassed $245 million and $187 million in daily net inflows respectively, as spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw … Read more

Vivek Ramaswamy’s Strive Targets BTC Exposure With Bitcoin Bond ETF Proposal

Strive Asset Management, co-founded by Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, has introduced a proposal for a ‘Bitcoin Bond’ exchange-traded fund (ETF). This fund aims to offer exposure to bitcoin (BTC) by investing in convertible securities, primarily from firms such as Microstrategy. Microstrategy and More: Strive Asset Management’s Bitcoin Bond ETF Embraces Crypto Giants The Bitcoin Bond ETF … Read more

Crypto Shake-Up: Bitcoin ETFs Plummet as Ether Funds Surge Ahead

On Christmas Eve, the 12 spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced outflows totaling $338.38 million, while the nine spot ether ETFs enjoyed inflows of $53.54 million. Bitcoin ETFs Falter as Ether ETFs Rally in Market Tug-of-War Tuesday marked the fourth consecutive day of losses for the spot bitcoin ETFs, with $338.38 million leaving the sector. … Read more

3 Crypto Titans—Blackrock, Grayscale, and Fidelity—Dominate 85% of US Bitcoin ETF Reserves

Eleven months and thirteen days ago, the U.S. welcomed its first spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) into the fold of traditional finance (tradfi). Since their debut, these ETFs have not only broken records but have also amassed more than a million bitcoins. Surging Spot ETFs Spark Power Shift in Crypto Investments The launch of these … Read more

Q3 VC Funding: AI/ML Holds Strong, Fintech and Web3 See Significant Growth

The Pitchbook report shows artificial intelligence and machine learning continued to dominate early-stage venture capital investment in the third quarter of 2024. Investors Maintain Confidence in AI/ML According to Pitchbook’s Emerging Tech Indicator report, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) continued to dominate early-stage venture capital (VC) investment in the third quarter of 2024. … Read more