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As many expect SEC approval of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded product to be incoming, the commission’s chair warned crypto investments can be “exceptionally risky” and “volatile.”

The offering was oversubscribed, and excess capital will be returned to investors.

Experts from Cointelegraph's Accelerator agree: Blockchain developers should prioritize interoperability if they want to achieve greater adoption for Web3.

BTC price volatility is giving traders cause to be cautious as the Bitcoin ETF endgame nears.

Crypto index funds offer a convenient way to invest in the cryptocurrency market, but they may not suit every investor’s style and goals.

Issuers of potential spot Bitcoin ETFs that are awaiting SEC approval have filed amendments to their S-1 forms which include new competitive fee rates - some as low as 0.24%

Spot Bitcoin ETF issuers have filed amended Form S-1s with the SEC asking for the regulator’s permission to launch the funds, which has been touted as the signal that approval could follow.

The Blockchain Basics Act would allow individuals to host blockchain nodes and conduct crypto mining operations in residential properties without any license requirements, among other benefits.

Atlas Development co-founder Witek Radomski explained that hybrid storage options such as Filecoin or IPFS could be the solution.

ARK Invest sold off 133,823 shares of Coinbase across three ETFs in its portfolio, accounting for roughly $20.6 million in value as of Jan. 8.

Mercari has become a gateway for crypto adoption in Japan after launching several crypto-focused products and services on its platform.

Bitcoin is dominated by the ETF narrative, but that is far from the only thing impacting BTC price action this week.

Crypto watchers wait with bated breath for hopeful spot Bitcoin ETF issuers to file final Form S-1 updates today, with many analysts and observers predicting final SEC approvals by Jan. 9 or 10.

Bitcoin went more than two hours without producing a new block and CoinShares’ Meltem Demirors argues a Bitcoin ETF won’t be a “sell the news” event.

The crowdsourced mapping data reports a concentration of Bitcoin-accepting merchants in Europe and Latin America.

The encrypted data was inscribed over 332 transactions with fees ranging from $14 to $2,500 in satoshis, but the motive is still a complete mystery.

Social media users have pointed out that the regulator's “no go to FOMO” warning comes amid heightened anticipation over spot Bitcoin ETF approvals.

Próspera’s tax commissioner, Jorge Colindres, said the development would expand the financial and monetary freedom for individuals in the area.

CoinsPaid has experienced its second security breach in six months, according to Web3 security firm Cyvers.

The SEC’s decision on the spot Bitcoin ETF applications could impact altcoins like ICP, ARB, STX and MKR.

A mainnet is the functional blockchain network where actual transactions occur, distinguishing it from test versions or experimental networks.

MangoFarmSOL’s social media and website have been deactivated. Its Telegram channel with over 1,000 subscribers no longer accepts new members.

Zengo Wallet will reveal a wallet address containing up to 10 BTC and will also disclose two out of three security factors used to create it.

A potential Bitcoin ETF approval should lift all boats including Ethereum as ETH price eyes 75% upside in the months ahead.

BTC price action is due a sea change in the coming days thanks to the spot Bitcoin ETF decision, while U.S. inflation data is also inbound.

According to the Finna Protocol, a Nigerian multi-utility stablecoin ecosystem, including “heavyweights” in the cNGN consortium, signals that many businesses will support it once it goes live.

Gabor Gurbacs, an adviser at VanEck, highlights the psychology that makes investors feel more satisfied when owning an entire asset rather than just a fraction, particularly with Bitcoin.

BlackRock is reportedly set to break the news to 600 employees in the coming days amid hopes for the approval of its spot Bitcoin ETF application.

The SEC is backed into a corner on Bitcoin ETF approval, the IRS has new rules for crypto transactions in 2024, and the original version of the Mickey Mouse mascot trends as NFT.

The shifting allocations impact Grayscale’s Digital Large Cap Fund, DeFi Fund and Smart Contract Platform Ex-Ethereum Fund.