Applications for the spot Bitcoin ETF got full approval from the SEC on Jan. 10 and started trading on Jan. 11.
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Bitcoin ETF: ‘Sell the news’ event or pivotal crypto adoption moment?
What will the approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF mean for BTC’s price in the long term?
OpenAI eyes partnership with CNN, Fox and Time to secure news content licensing
OpenAI has opened conversations with major news telecasters including CNN, Fox and Time about licensing their work for AI training to avoid copyright violations.
First spot Bitcoin ETF in US begins trading in pre-market with double-digit gains
BlackRock’s iShares Trust was up 22.5%, while Grayscale’s ETF was up 2% during pre-market trading.
New Bitcoin ETFs “democratize access to the market,” EU analyst says
Months after the EU got its first Bitcoin ETF, the U.S. joined the game, and one EU analyst speculates about the market access it could open up, along with a potential kick-off to a bull market.
Less than 7% of Web3 VC funding went to female-led startups: Report
The figure is several times lower than the overall figure for women in startups in various fields.
Priced in or not? BTC miners and traders prepare for Bitcoin ETF trading
Exchange transaction volume dominance sees new all-time highs as the debate over whether the Bitcoin ETFs are “priced in” continues.
X removes NFT profile pictures: What does this mean for crypto art?
One community member on X described the move as “another black eye” for the NFT industry.
BlackRock SEC approval record at 576-1 post-BTC ETF nod — Is Ether ETF next?
BlackRock filed for a spot Ether ETF in November 2023, with the final deadline for the SEC’s decision slated for May 2024.
SEC bent rules for spot Bitcoin ETF approvals — Commissioner Uyeda
SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda cited “strong concerns” with three aspects of the spot Bitcoin ETF approval order.
OpenAI to introduce AI app monetization with GPT Store
The company announced in a blog post that the store will initially be rolled out to users on paid ChatGPT plans.
Critics lash out at ‘unsound’ and ‘ahistorical’ spot Bitcoin ETF approval
While the crypto sector celebrated the landmark approval of several spot Bitcoin ETFs, not everyone was pleased by the decision.
Elon Musk initially disses, then considers using Bitcoin on Mars
Multi-billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk says it could be possible to use Bitcoin on Mars, though the transaction settlement speed could pose challenges.
Polymarket punters gambled $12M on the outcome of spot Bitcoin ETFs
Crypto gamblers who bet on "yes" for spot Bitcoin ETF approval before Jan. 15 are now counting their winnings, while the losers have been seen quibbling terminology.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin calls for 33% increase in gas limit
During an Ask-Me-Anything (AMA) on Reddit, Vitalik Buterin suggested raising the Ethereum gas limit to 40 million to improve network throughput.
As Crypto X cheers Bitcoin ETFs, guess who hasn’t posted in over 24 hours
One X account has maintained radio silence after it unwillingly “bungled” the spot Bitcoin ETF announcement when it was hacked a day earlier.
Grayscale and ‘DC Circuit-ex-machina’ were key to BTC ETF approval: Crypto Mom
United States SEC Commissioner Hester Pierce says spot Bitcoin ETF approval “comes only begrudgingly,” after more than 10 years since the first application was submitted.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs ‘will indeed begin trading tomorrow’ — Bloomberg analyst
Effective S-1 approvals are being checked off, meaning that spot Bitcoin ETFs are set to begin trading as early as Jan. 11.
SEC did not ‘approve or endorse Bitcoin’ with spot BTC ETF nod — Gary Gensler
Gensler has warned that his agency still does not support Bitcoin despite having approved several spot Bitcoin ETFs.
Bank of England head tells parliament Bitcoin is too inefficient for use
Digital currencies were a topic of interest at the latest U.K. Parliament Treasury Committee meeting. Enthusiasm for them, however, was muted.
Spot Ethereum ETFs now have a straight shot for approval — Analysts
Industry pundits believe spot Ethereum ETFs have a clear path to approval in 2024, with one predicting trading to begin as early as the second quarter.
Spot Bitcoin ETF approvals: Reporting live
The long-awaited decision on spot Bitcoin ETFs has finally come, and Cointelegraph is here to keep you updated on all the latest developments following this groundbreaking development.
Spot Bitcoin ETF receives official approval from the SEC
After a dramatic false start on Jan. 9, the Securities and Exchange Commission has now given the green light to several spot Bitcoin ETFs.
SEC says it’s coordinating with FBI to investigate ‘compromised’ ETF tweet
Hours before approving a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund for the first time, the SEC said it was investigating the “compromised” tweet released on Jan. 9.
Logan Paul to buy back NFTs, Bitcoin hosts SNES games: Nifty Newsletter
Developers at Ninjalerts inscribed a Super Nintendo emulator on the Bitcoin blockchain, allowing the community to play classic games.
CoinGecko’s X accounts compromised in phishing attack
The account was briefly compromised on Jan. 10, but developers have since restored control.
US lawmaker reports ETH purchases up to $65K in 2024
Representative Mike Collins, who disclosed he had purchased up to $45,000 in Ether in 2023, reported up to $65,000 across two ETH buys in 2024.
Fidelity app lists Bitcoin ETFs of Ark 21Shares, VanEck, WisdomTree, Invesco
The Fidelity web app on Jan. 10 showed pages for some of the as yet unapproved spot Bitcoin ETFs.
‘All systems go’ at Bloomberg as Terminal populates all 11 proposed BTC ETFs
The news service’s analysts expect to see trading begin very soon, and the technology is in place to track it.
Ethereum's changing narrative, spot ETF and altcoin beta hype back ETH rally
ETH price surprised the market with a notable show of strength. Cointelegraph explains what is behind the bullish momentum.