Ishares, a subsidiary of Blackrock Asset Management Canada Limited, has unveiled the Ishares Bitcoin ETF on Cboe Canada, presenting Canadian investors with a bitcoin gateway, the leading cryptocurrency by market capitalization. Ishares Bitcoin ETF Debuts on Cboe Canada Trading for the Ishares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) commenced on Jan. 13, 2025, on Cboe Canada, with listings […]
Ether ETFs Gain While Bitcoin ETFs Take a $438M Punch – Crypto Markets Reel
The 12 U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced a challenging Monday, with outflows reaching $ 438.38 million during the day’s trading. Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $ 438M in a Single Day as Crypto Prices Plunge. As the crypto market faced a general downturn and bitcoin (BTC) prices dipped, the 12 ETFs kicked off …
Binance Expands Mobile Money Across Africa — 6 More Countries Gain Access
Crypto exchange Binance has expanded its reach in West and Central Africa, integrating mobile money payments for cryptocurrency purchases in six countries. This move supports Binance’s goal to boost financial inclusion and make digital assets more accessible. By offering a secure, user-friendly entry into crypto, Binance aims to empower millions across Africa with greater access […]
US Miners Gain Ground as Chinese Pools Lead Bitcoin Hashrate: Cryptoquant
According to metrics shared by Ki Young Ju, the founder and CEO of cryptoquant.com, mining pools in China currently dominate 55% of Bitcoin’s network hashrate, while U.S.-based mining pools control about 40%. Chinese Pools Still Control Majority of Bitcoin Hashrate On Monday, Cryptoquant’s founder Ki Young Ju took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to […]
BRICS Payment Platforms Gain Momentum as US Dollar Alternatives, Says Russian Official
BRICS’ new payment platforms, which offer alternatives to the U.S. dollar and euro, are attracting global attention, according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. These systems enable countries to conduct economic activities without relying on currencies used as political tools by Western powers. The Russian official noted increasing interest in these platforms as a way […]