BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management firm, has recently raised concerns regarding the differential treatment of spot-crypto and crypto-futures exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In its pursuit of launching an iShares Ethereum Trust, a spot-Ether (ETH) ETF, BlackRock questions the regulatory distinctions made by the SEC and argues
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In a groundbreaking development, the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock, announced its intention to file for a spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETF) on November 9th. This news comes just four months after BlackRock filed for a spot Bitcoin ETF, marking a significant shift in the asset manager’s approach to the cryptocurrency market. The filing
The race for supremacy among Ethereum layer-2 networks is heating up, leading users to raise questions about the unique features, use cases, and strategies employed by each network to attract more Web3 users. In this episode of Hashing It Out, Cartesi co-founders Colin Steil and Erick de Moura discuss the significance of app-specific rollup protocols
Lido, a liquid staking protocol, has recently made a significant move by approving the deployment of its Wrapped Staked Ether (wstETH) on Coinbase’s Base network. This decision, which was announced on November 8, opens up new possibilities for users to trade and use wstETH in various decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. Lido enables users to stake
The founder of LHV Bank, Rain Lõhmus, finds himself in a rather unfortunate situation. He is the owner of a massive 250,000 Ether (ETH) stash, purchased during the Ethereum ICO, which is now worth an astounding $470 million. However, there’s just one problem – he no longer has access to it. In a recent interview,
Ethereum (ETH) has experienced a surge in price, but compared to Bitcoin (BTC), it falls short in terms of gains. The current bullish trend is challenged by various factors, including uncertainty surrounding ConsenSys and regulatory pressures. Additionally, issues with decentralization and high gas fees contribute to the difficulties Ethereum faces in breaking the $1,900 resistance.
Blockchain-based startups are defying the bear market trend by securing funding, with MetaMask partner Blockaid raising an impressive $33 million in October. Despite this positive news, the overall funding in the crypto industry has dropped to levels last seen in 2020, totaling $2.1 billion over 297 deals in the third quarter of 2023, according to
The Aragon Association, the governing body for aragonOS software, has announced its decision to dissolve and redistribute its assets to token holders. This strategic move aims to address bureaucratic complexity, misaligned stakeholders, and failed attempts to modify the governance structure. In this article, we will examine the implications of the dissolution and explore the future
Worldcoin, an iris-scanning project, has achieved a significant milestone with over 4 million downloads of its mobile World App, according to a recent blog post by the project’s team. This achievement has the potential to position World App in sixth place on the list of most downloaded software wallets on Coingecko. Additionally, the team revealed
Renowned billionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller has recently acknowledged Bitcoin’s remarkable success over the past decade and a half. In an interview with hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones, Druckenmiller expressed regret for not owning any Bitcoin himself, despite recognizing its value as a store of wealth. This admission is a surprising revelation from the 70-year-old
