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BlackRock drops ‘boomer’ Bitcoin ETF ad as marketing blitz ramps up

While other spot Bitcoin ETF issuers use pop-culture references and flashy imagery, BlackRock has seemingly taken a more “adult” approach.

Reported ‘transfer’ of $15B XRP was part of a failed exploit attempt

According to Bitfinex chief technology officer Paolo Ardoino, an attacker attempted to make use of XRP’s partial payments feature to exploit his crypto exchange but failed.

Bitcoin greed index plummets to ‘neutral’ as ETFs fail to buoy prices

The Crypto Fear and Greed Index has fallen back to “neutral” for the first time since October last year, despite the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States only days earlier.

Bitcoin price crumbles after spot ETF approval, but ICP, TIA, MNT, SEI and altcoins rebound

BTC price fell to unexpected lows after the spot ETF approval, but bullish price action from altcoins could be an early sign of a reversal.

Riot, TeraWulf and CleanSpark best-positioned miners for Bitcoin halving — CoinShares

CoinShares projects the average cost of production for crypto miners post-halving at $37,856 per Bitcoin.

Rollups, corporate demand, and Bitcoin-tied solutions among 2024’s crypto business trends

After enduring a lengthy winter, the crypto industry shows signs of recovery, fueled by increasing institutional interest and Bitcoin's widening popularity.

Web3 faces regulatory hurdles in Africa, slowing progress

Cartesi developer advocate Jathin Jagannath expressed the importance of improved digital literacy, stating that a skilled workforce and user base are crucial for successfully integrating Web3 technologies.

How low can the Bitcoin price go?

Bitcoin has slid roughly 10% after Bitcoin ETF approval, sparking debate on how much BTC price could drop in the near term.

Google Play Store in India blocks Binance, OKX in response to FIU notice

Although Google’s Play Store blocked Binance and OKX, the Binance application and website are still available and working for existing users.

GameStop to shut down NFT marketplace due to regulatory limbo

GameStop's decision to close its NFT marketplace comes after a series of cutbacks in its crypto services throughout the last two years.

Hong Kong Virtual Asset Consortium removes XRP from global crypto index

Solana took over XRP's position in HKVAC's top 5 cryptocurrency global index, and AVAX replaced Tron, amid market fluctuations in the past 30 days.

SEC’s X account hacked, Bitcoin ETFs go live, and Venezuela shuts down Petro: Hodler’s Digest, Jan. 7-13

Bitcoin ETFs approved and trading in the US; SEC’s X account is hacked, causing havoc in markets; and Venezuela discontinues its national cryptocurrency, Petro.

Gold on steroids? Bitcoin, gold correlation surges in 2023 — Fidelity

Bitcoin and gold have recorded strong performance in 2023 amid geopolitical uncertainties and rising interest rates.

Will Bitcoin keep dropping because of the ETFs?

Bitcoin has been taking a beating since the Securities and Exchange Commission approved a slate of ETFs When will the carnage end?

Crypto Biz: Bitcoin ETFs debut, asset tokenization, Ripple’s buyback and more

The approval of Bitcoin ETFs can open the doors for further derivatives products and enhance BTC’s role in decentralized finance, but its long-term impact may go far beyond financial markets.

Bitcoin ETFs attract $1.4B in two trading sessions

Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) experienced an outflow of $579 million in its first days of trading after redemption was opened under the U.S. SEC approval.

‘No evidence’ SEC X account hacker accessed other systems — Gensler

SEC Chair Gary Gensler said the agency is taking the cybersecurity incident seriously and is currently evaluating the impact of the breach on crypto investors and marketplaces.

Hedera network approves $408M of HBAR for ecosystem growth

The funds are part of Hedera’s goal to strengthen its base following its 2023 performance, with over 33 billion real-world transactions on the network.

Do Kwon requests to postpone SEC trial date, while in extradition custody

Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon urges the court to delay his trial date, as he aims to resolve extradition issues in Montenegro to ensure his presence at the United States court.

BlackRock CEO doubts Bitcoin will ever become a currency

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink suggests that Bitcoin may not become the go-to currency for everyday spending and asserts that he hasn't contemplated the potential price trajectory of Bitcoin.

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