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Introduction Responding to intense competition in the spot bitcoin ETF market, Invesco and Galaxy Asset Management have made a strategic move to gain traction by reducing the long-term fee for their joint spot bitcoin ETF, the Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF (BTCO). This fee reduction aims to position BTCO more competitively against dominant players in the […]

Self-Directed Gold IRAs are a great way to make investments in gold without having to deal difficulties associated with buying physical bullion. This kind of account allows investors to purchase gold directly from the government and then store it in their name. Although many prefer to have tangible gold items, everyone has access to it.

Introduction Significant transformations are taking place in the world of illicit activities involving cryptocurrency. Recent data from a 2023 report by TRM Labs reveals that Bitcoin is no longer the preferred asset for criminals. This shift in the landscape of financial crime has important implications for policymakers and provides valuable insights for shaping effective regulatory

Ethereum's Price Fluctuations and Investor Wariness On January 29, 2024, the price dynamics of ethereum reveal a complex interplay of market elements. Currently, ether is valued at $2,247, with a 24-hour range fluctuating between $2,246 and $2,284. Despite its impressive market capitalization of $270 billion, the trading volume of ether remains modest, indicating a sense

Introduction BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF is currently surpassing the trading volume of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), marking a significant shift in the market. This development suggests a potential slowdown in outflows for GBTC, which has experienced substantial selling pressure since its launch. Other spot Bitcoin ETFs, such as BlackRock and Fidelity, have seen significant

A recent survey conducted by cryptocurrency exchange Binance has revealed that 73% of European respondents are optimistic about the future of crypto. The survey, which targeted users in France, Spain, Italy, and Sweden, aimed to gain insights into their crypto investing habits. The results, released on January 24, shed light on the growing interest in

Introduction The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) has made the decision to delay the Protocol 20 upgrade of the Stellar blockchain network, which was originally scheduled for January 30. This delay comes as a result of the discovery of a bug that could potentially impact Soroban smart contract transactions. Discovery of the Bug In a blog

NFT Market Faces Sharp Decline The week of January 20 to January 27, 2024, witnessed a significant decline in the sales volume of non-fungible tokens (NFTs), with a plunge of 21.25% compared to the previous week. The leading blockchains in terms of seven-day sales, Ethereum and Bitcoin, experienced substantial decreases of 28.78% and 12.62%, respectively.

Insights on Bitcoin's Future Trajectory In a recent interview with Gareth Soloway, the chief market strategist at verifiedinvesting.com, Soloway shared his thoughts on bitcoin's latest trends and its potential future trajectory. He discussed his approach to analyzing various data sets and drawing conclusions, highlighting the alignment of the 2017 and 2021 bitcoin bull markets with

The Immature Nature of Cryptocurrency Financial giant Vanguard has recently addressed the reason behind its decision not to make spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) available on its trading platform. According to Vanguard, cryptocurrency is an immature asset class with little history, no inherent economic value, no cash flow, and the potential to create havoc within