Grayscale has taken another step in its exchange-traded fund strategy, moving to convert its existing AAVE Trust into a spot ETF that would trade on NYSE Arca. The filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) highlights growing interest in decentralised finance and extends Grayscale’s push…
Will Brazil reach 1 million Bitcoin in its new reserve plan?
Brazil is again considering a plan to place Bitcoin at the center of its national reserve strategy through a proposed Strategic Sovereign Bitcoin Reserve. Lawmakers have brought back a bill that would create RESBit, a government-managed reserve intended to accumulate…
How did a Crypto CEO run a $200 million Bitcoin Ponzi scheme?
A former crypto CEO in the United States has received a 20-year federal prison sentence for running a $200 million Bitcoin fraud and Ponzi scheme, marking one of the most severe penalties handed down in a recent digital asset case. The ruling…
Mirae Asset to take 92% control of Korbit in Korea deal
South Korea’s Mirae Asset financial group is moving to take control of Korbit, one of the country’s five major cryptocurrency exchanges, in a deal that underlines the growing overlap between traditional finance and digital asset platforms. The planned acquisition comes as lawmakers…
Bitcoin ETFs see $410.4 million outflows in volatile trading
Spot bitcoin ETFs recorded another sharp setback on Thursday, with combined outflows of $410.4 million underscoring growing unease among institutional investors. The latest withdrawals extend a turbulent two-week period in which the funds have lost nearly $1.5 billion, according to data reviewed…
Coinbase Q4 revenue down 22%, posts $667M net deficit.
Coinbase reported weaker fourth-quarter results as last year’s retreat in Bitcoin from record levels weighed on trading activity and investment values. The San Francisco-based crypto exchange released figures showing lower revenue, a sharp swing to loss, and continued sensitivity to broader market…
Do Ethereum investors see $72B staking as risk or trust?
Ethereum investors are facing a mixed landscape as the network reaches a major staking milestone amid a deep market downturn. New data from ValidatorQueue shows that more than 30% of Ethereum’s circulating supply is now locked in staking, signaling strong long-term…
BlockFills suspends withdrawals amid Bitcoin price slide
Crypto liquidity provider and lender BlockFills has suspended client deposits and withdrawals as bitcoin prices retreat, underscoring the broader impact of the latest downturn across digital asset markets. The Chicago-based firm, which serves institutional customers worldwide, disclosed that the halt began last…