BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, filed an application to register a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. … [Read more...] about BlackRock files for bitcoin ETF
CME to launch micro bitcoin and micro ether options
CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, announced it plans to launch options on micro bitcoin and micro ether futures on March 28, pending regulatory review. … [Read more...] about CME to launch micro bitcoin and micro ether options
KPMG Canada adds bitcoin and ethereum to its balance sheet
KPMG in Canada said it added bitcoin and ethereum to its corporate treasury as part of " the firm's commitment to emerging technologies and asset classes". It is the firm's first direct investment in cryptoassets. … [Read more...] about KPMG Canada adds bitcoin and ethereum to its balance sheet
Rio de Janeiro’s mayor plans to allocate 1% of the city’s reserves in crypto
Eduardo Paes, mayor of Rio de Janeiro, revealed that he plans to allocate 1% of Brazil's second-most populous city's treasury reserves to cryptocurrencies. … [Read more...] about Rio de Janeiro’s mayor plans to allocate 1% of the city’s reserves in crypto
90% of total Bitcoin supply has been mined
Over 90% of the total amount of bitcoins that will ever exist has already been mined, according to data from the Clark Moody Bitcoin Dashboard. It is 18.9 million BTC. … [Read more...] about 90% of total Bitcoin supply has been mined
Bitcoin network surpasses PayPal in volume processed
According to Blockdata, the world’s oldest decentralized cryptocurrency network, Bitcoin, has surpassed PayPal in terms of volume processed. … [Read more...] about Bitcoin network surpasses PayPal in volume processed
China’s region tries to ban crypto mining farms
China’s Inner Mongolia region studies the initiative to limit high energy consumption activities, including crypto mining … [Read more...] about China’s region tries to ban crypto mining farms
Canadian regulators approve first North America bitcoin ETF
The first publicly traded bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) reached $421.8 million in assets under management in two days … [Read more...] about Canadian regulators approve first North America bitcoin ETF