The cryptocurrency asset manager Hashdex is preparing to liquidate its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund, marking a potentially significant event within the U.S. market for such
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Intesa Sanpaolo Significantly Reduces Bitcoin and Ether Exposure
Italy’s second-largest bank trimmed its holdings in cryptocurrency assets during the second quarter, reflecting broader market sentiment. Intesa Sanpaolo reduced its investment in Bitcoin and
Coldcard Hardware Wallet Vulnerability Triggers $100 Million Loss
A flaw in the Coldcard hardware wallet’s entropy generation process has resulted in a coordinated attack, allegedly stealing over $100 million worth of Bitcoin. The
The Clarity Act faces significant obstacles as the Senate nears its August recess, with prospects for passage appearing increasingly doubtful.
Efforts to pass the cryptocurrency regulation bill are hampered by unresolved ethical concerns relating to former President Trump’s involvement with cryptocurrency ventures, specifically through World
Bitcoin Security Group Finds Nearly 5,000 Vulnerabilities in Ecosystem
A rapid review has revealed a significant number of potential weaknesses across the Bitcoin open-source software landscape. The Bitcoin Red Team, a volunteer group utilising
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Attract $382 Million as Custody Concerns Rise
US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds experienced a surge in capital inflows totalling $382 million over two days, following reports concerning the recent Coldcard hack. The
Italy’s Largest Bank Increases Staked Ether ETF Holdings While Reducing Bitcoin ETF Exposure
Italy’s largest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, increased its holdings in an iShares staked Ether ETF to $7.1 million as of June 30, while reducing its positions
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs See Mixed Performance in July, with ETH Outpacing BTC
Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs showed divergent trends in July, with Ethereum funds attracting significantly more capital and recording their strongest monthly performance in a year.
CME Challenges SEC Approval of Nasdaq’s Bitcoin Index Options
CME Group has challenged the Securities and Exchange Commission’s conditional approval of Nasdaq’s proposal for bitcoin index options, arguing the contracts fall under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s jurisdiction, with the SEC postponing the approval pending a full review.
American Bitcoin Expands Bitcoin Holdings to 8,002 BTC in Q2
American Bitcoin, a subsidiary of Hut 8 co-founded by Eric Trump, increased its bitcoin holdings to 8,002 BTC in the second quarter, a 14% rise
