Crypto markets continue trading sideways, Bitcoin keeps holding its weekly momentum. Feb. 15 — crypto markets have continued trading sideways after hitting a multi-month high of daily trading volume of more than $36 billion yesterday, according to CoinMarketCap data. Market visualization from Coin360 Bitcoin (BTC) is slightly down over the past 24 hours, and is […]
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission started reviewing a rule change proposal for NYSE Arca’s Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Trust. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) started reviewing a rule change proposal for NYSE Arca’s Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) on Feb. 11, according to an official document published today, Feb. 15. According to […]
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A deeper look into ICE’s digital assets platform backed by Microsoft and Starbucks. Last week, the CEO of the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) said that the firm’s digital asset platform, Bakkt, is expected to launch later in 2019. It is time to look deeper into the project, and see what it can bring to the crypto […]
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Canadian exchange Coinsquare has acquired StellarX, a Stellar-based zero-fee decentralized payment platform. Major Canadian crypto exchange Coinsquare has acquired StellarX, a Stellar (XLM)-based zero-fee decentralized payment network, according to a press release published on Feb. 14. According to the announcement, Bermuda-based StellarX will be a fully owned subsidiary of Coinsquare and will seek regulatory approval […]
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Cryptocurrency markets have continued trading sideways, remaining relatively quiet with moderate losses throughout the top 20 coins. Thursday, Feb. 14 — most major cryptocurrencies are trading sideways, with a few experiencing minor losses. The markets are seeing mixed signals as of press time, according to data from Coin360. Market visualization from Coin360 The leading digital […]
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Brian Quintenz, a Commissioner at the U.S. CFTC, has argued against the notion that potential price manipulation should be a barrier to the SEC’s approval of a Bitcoin ETF. Brian Quintenz, a Commissioner at the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has argued against the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) grounds for not approving […]
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New regulation requires those looking to offer futures trading to have a starting capital of over $70 million. Cryptocurrency traders are unhappy with regulators in Indonesia after it emerged Bitcoin (BTC) brokers now needed over $70 million to launch futures trading. Local English-language news outlet Jakarta Post reported on the development on Feb. 14. Following […]
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Candidates will need to understand areas such as crypto surveillance, trading surveillance and others. United States regulator the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced cryptocurrency will form a priority for its internal examinations this year, according to a press release published on Feb. 12. The CFTC, which has released its examination priorities for the […]
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An ETF proposal filed by Reality Shares ETF Trust earlier this month has been withdrawn at the request of the Staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The United States (U.S.) Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has requested the withdrawal of a proposed exchange-traded-fund (ETF) submitted by Reality Shares ETF Trust, according to a […]
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The company will add the Bitcoin and Ethereum Liquid Indices to its Global Index Data Service (GIDS). Nasdaq will launch two new indices tracking cryptocurrency prices on Feb. 25, the company announced in an update to its website on Feb. 12. The indices — the Bitcoin Liquid Index (BLX) and the Ethereum Liquid Index (ELX) […]
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