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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.

Cboe approves listing of spot Bitcoin ETFs from multiple asset managers

Full approval from the SEC is still pending, but the exchange approved Bitcoin ETF listings from ARK 21Shares, Invesco Galaxy, Fidelity, VanEck, WisdomTree and Franklin Templeton.

Brevan Howard, Hamilton Lane to tokenize assets through Libre protocol

Libre is scheduled to go live in the first quarter of 2024, offering asset tokenization and smart contracts through the Polygon network.

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.

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