Amid yesterday’s crypto market slump, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the first-ever dual Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) index exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from Franklin Templeton and Hashdex. The ETFs are scheduled for launch in January 2025. SEC Approves First Dual Bitcoin-Ethereum Index ETFs For the first time, the US financial regulator has […]
Donald Trump has nominated Paul Atkins, a pro-crypto former SEC commissioner, to replace Gary Gensler as SEC chair.
President-elect Donald Trump is set to nominate former SEC Commissioner Paul Atkins to lead the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), reinforcing his commitment to a crypto-friendly administration. This announcement follows the resignation of current SEC Chair Gary Gensler, whose last day in office will coincide with Trump’s inauguration on January 20. Clearer Crypto Regulations Ahead? […]
The crypto market has seen a massive rally following Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential elections. For the past week, the sector’s expectations for the newly elected pro-industry administration have grown as a clearer regulatory framework seems within reach. However, some believe the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) still needs to do more to […]
A recent legal dispute surrounding token airdrops has gathered the support of prominent crypto lobbying organizations, including the Blockchain Association and the Crypto Council for Innovation. These Washington, D.C.-based lobbying groups have filed an “amicus brief” backing apparel brand Beba in its lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Related Reading: Memecoins Thrived […]
At the TOKEN2049 conference, SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci revealed that US Vice President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris is working alongside industry advocates on her crypto policies before the November elections. Related Reading: Solana (SOL) Flies 12% To Reclaim $140, Is $160 Next? Kamala Harris “Distancing” From Warren And Gensler On Thursday, Anthony Scaramucci claimed to be “working alongside” Kamala Harris to develop her campaign’s crypto policies. SkyBridge Capital’s founder announced at one of the largest crypto events worldwide that the Democratic nominee has been “hearing out” industry proponents. Scaramucci and other undisclosed crypto and Bitcoin advocates have been allegedly pushing the US VP to back industry-friendly policies. These talks have been seemingly “making progress” and “going in the right direction,” he stated at the event. Moreover, the industry advocates working alongside Harris “want to prevent” crypto policies from becoming a partisan issue, aiming for “crypto in the U.S. to have a bipartisan standard unstrained from political and tribal conflicts.” Scaramucci also stated that they are working to “distance” the Democratic Party from figures like Senator Elizabeth Warren and Gary Gensler, who have had a big role in the US’s crackdown on the industry. The Democratic candidate’s stance on the sector has been heavily speculated since she was nominated. Nonetheless, Harris, whose stance remains undisclosed, has been endorsed by several industry figures, including Ripple’s co-founder Chris Larsen and Bitcoin bull Mark Cuban. Who Is The Crypto Industry’s ‘Favorite’ Candidate? At the TOKEN2049 panel, Scaramucci also commented on his feelings about former US president Donald Trump. He applauded the Republican candidate for understanding the industry’s importance, claiming that he has changed the landscape ahead of the elections: Whatever my feelings are about President Trump, I applaud him for understanding how important this industry is for the United States, and I think ironically, he’s pulling the Democrats along into a centrist position on regulation. Trump’s stance has pushed the Biden-Harris administration toward a more industry-friendly approach in the past few months. In a recent interview with CNBC, Cardano’s founder, Charles Hoskinson, also suggested that Trump might be the favorite option from a crypto perspective. To him, the Republican candidate is the clear industry favorite as he has openly embraced the sector, even launching a DeFi project. The community has also launched several Trump-inspired memecoins throughout his campaign, which lead the PolitiFi token sector. Related Reading: Will Bitcoin Break Through $70k? Short-Term Holders’ Buy Price Holds The Key Since the presidential debate on September 10, the US VP has challenged the Republican candidate’s winning odds. Prediction markets like Polymarket show that Harris’s chances of winning surpass Trump’s by 3%, with 51% odds in her favor. Nonetheless, Hoskinson considers that regardless of who wins the election, the world will continue to move toward crypto adoption. “The world, with or without America, is embracing cryptocurrencies,” he stated. As of this writing, Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is trading at $63,480, an 8% increase in the past week. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
Democratic nominee Kamala Harris’ winning odds increased following the presidential debate with Republican candidate Donald Trump. As the former US president and the Vice President’s chances tied in the polls, the flagship cryptocurrency’s price saw a mild 1.5% decline. Many investors awaited the mention of Bitcoin (BTC) and digital assets but were disappointed as the […]
The crypto industry seems excited and expectant following the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s final approval of spot Ethereum Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). As investors await the official launch of the investment product, many have discussed the implications of today’s debut. Related Reading: Profit from the Dip: Hong Kong To Debut Asia’s First Inverse Bitcoin […]
Ethereum (ETH)’s struggles to regain the last cycle’s heights have brewed a bearish sentiment among some sectors of the crypto community. Its performance during Q2 has seemingly continued to fuel the sentiment. However, with rumors of an ETH ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) approval being around the corner, analysts believe the ‘King of Altcoins’ is about to hit the “ETH season.” Related Reading: Bitwise CIO Expects $15 Billion To Flow Into Spot Ethereum ETFs, How Will ETH React? Will Ethereum Spot ETF Come Next Week? On Wednesday, Reuters revealed sources close to some investment firms believe that Ethereum ETFs will be approved next week. The rumors follow the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair, Gary Gensler, comments regarding the investment products’ approval. Earlier this week, Gensler spoke at the Bloomberg Invest Summit, revealing that the approval process is “working smoothly.” The launch of the highly anticipated products is expected to come this summer and could be as early as July. According to Reuters, industry executives and lawyers involved with the applicants believe the Ethereum ETF could be approved within the next two weeks. Per the report, the ETH approval could come as soon as July 4. A month ago, ETH’s price soared by over 30% in anticipation of an SEC’s approval, going from the $3,000 mark to the $3,900 price range. Since then, the second-largest cryptocurrency has retraced to the $3,200 support zone. Nonetheless, the ‘King of Altcoins’ saw a positive impact from the recent ETF rumors. Ethereum rose by 2.5% following the news, recovering the $3,400 support zone it lost at the beginning of the week. Is ‘ETH Season’ Around The Corner? Crypto analyst Jelle believes that ETH might be ready for take-off despite the expectations of “an underwhelming ETF launch.” To the analyst, ETH “looks ready for a massive push higher” as it tests key levels the week before the alleged approval. Per his chart, the cryptocurrency is testing the support of a downtrend within the accumulation range. Jelle considers that if ETH pushes into $4,000 again, it might not “stop anytime soon.” To him, the “nearly three years in the making breakout” into the expansion zone will kickstart the “ETH season.” Similarly, Daan Crypto Trades pointed out that Ethereum is still consolidating against a “massive 2-year-long downtrend line.” Per the trader, the May pump highs are the place to break. A “higher high above 0.0575” would “flip the market structure to bullish.” Moreover, Crypto Yoddha highlighted the falling wedge pattern in the ETHBTC chart. The trader suggested that a breakout will come “anytime now.” This analysis was also shared by trader Miky Bull, who considers Ethereum “fully ripe for a rally from the retest of fib .618 level.” Related Reading: Ethereum Price Roadblocks: What’s Hindering A Fresh Increase? Despite being down by over 10% from the May pump, ETH has seen a 3.6% increase in the last 24 hours. As of this writing, the ‘King of Altcoins’ is exchanging hands at $3,450. Featured Image from Unsplash.com, Chart from TradingView.com
The US presidential candidates are looking for crypto voters’ support as the elections approach. The Biden administration recently took a 180-degree turn on its stance on digital assets. This change of gears was seemingly fueled by Republican Candidate Donald Trump’s endorsement of digital assets during his campaign. Related Reading: Cryptocurrency Gains Momentum Among Democrats: Ex-Rep […]
On Tuesday, the crypto industry was shaken after news of the indictment of one of a Bitcoin early investors broke. Per the reports, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) pressed multiple charges against Roger Ver, a controversial figure in the space known as “Bitcoin Jesus.” Experts and figures within the community have expressed their sentiments […]
Ethereum (ETH) has faced some regulatory turmoil amid rumors of a rejection of ETH spot exchange-traded funds (ETF) in May. The second largest cryptocurrency has also been in the spotlight after a key component in its ecosystem, Consensys, sued the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for “unlawful seizure of authority” over the asset. The […]