In the last 37 days, the newly introduced nine spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have rapidly accumulated a remarkable total of 264,232.74 bitcoin, now valued at $ 13.5 billion based on the current exchange rates. Leading the pack, Blackrock’s IBIT ETF holds a substantial 43% of this total, with 115,989.80 bitcoins in its coffers. …
Stablecoin Issuer Tether Leads $25 Million Funding Round for Mobile Payment Startup Oobit
On Monday, Tether, the leading issuer of stablecoins, revealed its role as the lead investor in the Series A funding round of mobile payment startup Oobit, which successfully garnered $ 25 million. The investment round saw contributions from notable entities such as Titan Fund, Solana’s Anatoly Yakovenko, and 468 Capital. Oobit Secures $ …
Bitwise Leads the Way as First US Bitcoin ETF to Publicly Disclose Wallet Address
On Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, Bitwise, a leading digital asset manager, made a groundbreaking announcement as the first U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) to reveal its bitcoin wallet address. Emphasizing its commitment to transparency, Bitwise stated, “proud to walk the walk with BITB,” and affirmed that “onchain transparency is core to Bitcoin’s ethos.” Bitwise […]
Bit.Store Leads with a First: BRC20 Token Integration for Crypto Card Recharges
PRESS RELEASE. Lithuania, 10th Jan 2024: In a groundbreaking move, Bit.Store has become the first crypto card service to integrate BRC20 tokens (Bitcoin Originals) for card recharges. This pioneering step demonstrates Bit.Store’s commitment to innovation in the cryptocurrency space, offering users unique ways to manage their digital finances with ORDI, SATS, and RATS. Bit.Store’s integration […]
‘Extreme Greed’ — Bitcoin’s Price Rise Leads to Highest Fear and Greed Index Level Since 2021
Hovering just below the $ 47K mark, bitcoin’s price rise has coincided with the Crypto Fear and Greed Index (CFGI) reaching a notable 76 on Jan. 9, 2024. This signals a phase of “extreme greed,” a sentiment intensity not witnessed since the cryptocurrency’s previous bull run in November 2021. Soaring Bitcoin Drives Greed Index …