Hacker Seized SEC Phone Number to Post Fake Bitcoin ETF Approval, X Says
The revelation raises questions about the investments regulator’s security protocols.
Crypto Boosters Attack SEC For ‘Manipulating’ BTC Market After ETF Tweet
Lawmakers and crypto boosters are asking questions about how the SEC’s X (formerly Twitter) account was compromised, leading to a bogus tweet on Tuesday.
Crypto Custodian BitGo Wins In-Principle Approval as Major Payments Institution in Singapore
BitGo was also recently named by Hashdex as the custodian in its application to become an issuer of a spot exchange-traded fund.
Bitcoin Jumps, Then Dumps to $45K as Fake News About Spot Bitcoin Approval Liquidates $50M
The immediate price reaction showed that bitcoin’s price might be capped if a real approval arrives, one analyst noted.
Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Will Trigger ‘Selling Pressure’ on CME Futures Market: K33
Bitcoin futures’ open interest on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange surged to an all-time high Tuesday as institutions piled into the asset, speculating on a spot bitcoin ETF approval.
SEC Twitter ‘Compromised,’ Bitcoin ETFs Not Approved Chair Gensler Says After Account Said Products Greenlit
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has not yet approved any spot bitcoin ETF applications.
Bitcoin Developer’s Proposal to Stop ‘Spam’ NFTs Gets Shut Down
Luke Dashjr’s technical proposal sounded innocuous enough: to make the popular Bitcoin Core software “effective with newer datacarrying styles.” In reality, the effort represented a sophisticated but controversial plan to block the suddenly popular “inscriptions” known as “NFTs on Bitcoin.”
Dogecoin’s 9% Swing Amid Fake Rumor of Mascot’s Death Riles Up Crypto Enthusiasts
The volatile episode came at a time when the crypto industry anxiously awaits a spot bitcoin ETF approval, a landmark for the asset class’ maturation.
Bitcoin ETFs Could See Up to $100B in Inflows If SEC Approves: Standard Chartered
Analysts from Standard Chartered, Galaxy and Corestone predict that a spot bitcoin ETF could see over $1 billion in inflows over just the first quarter.
Amid Bitcoin ETF Fee War, Grayscale Stands Its Ground With Priciest Product
Valkyrie, Invesco and Bitwise lowered their fees further just hours after all rivals finally revealed their fee plans.