The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on the Global X Bitcoin Trust’s application to list a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The delay, announced on November 17, 2023, marks a continued period of uncertainty in the spot bitcoin ETF space. Global X Spot Bitcoin ETF Delayed by SEC The …
Moody’s Downgrades US Credit Rating to ‘Negative’ on Fiscal Deficits and Debt Concerns
The credit agency Moody’s has revised the United States credit outlook to “negative” from “stable” due to concerns over persistent large fiscal deficits and diminishing debt affordability. The announcement follows a previous downgrade by Fitch and reflects ongoing apprehension among investors about federal spending and political discord. Moody’s Marks U.S. Credit Negative; Biden Administration Challenges […]
Fed Chair Powell’s Hawkish Tone Rattles Markets as Inflation Concerns Persist
Amid an uncertain economic landscape, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s recent remarks have amplified the debate on the sufficiency of prevailing interest rates. Even with robust gross domestic product growth, Powell’s address indicated the Fed’s stern stance, as he noted the central bank is “not confident” its restrictive policies have sufficed. Federal Reserve Chair Admits […]
FinCEN Targets Crypto Mixers Over Laundering and National Security Concerns
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, or FinCEN, this week proposed regulations aimed at increasing transparency around crypto mixing services. These services, the agency says, are used by terrorist organizations and state actors to obscure financial transactions. FinCEN refers to these services as “Convertible Virtual Currency Mixing” or CVC mixing. U.S. Treasury Takes […]
Tesla Maintains $184M Bitcoin Holdings as Elon Musk Flags Concerns Over High Interest Rates
Tesla’s third-quarter financial statement reveals that the electric car company has not sold any of its bitcoin. Its most recent balance sheet shows that Tesla continues to hold bitcoin valued at $ 184 million. Meanwhile, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has raised concerns about the high-interest rate environment affecting the auto industry. Tesla’s Q3 Earnings …