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10/29/2023
17 : 14
Is Bitcoin decoupling from traditional assets?
In this market report, we explore how Bitcoin's decoupling from traditional financial benchmarks like the S&P 500 and gold could signal a new era of investment diversification.
10/28/2023
16 : 44
SBF Trial – Week 4 concludes with SBF telling jury he was blindsided by $8B shortfall
Almost the entirety of the day was dedicated to SBF's testimony, which gave the courtroom further insights into the inner workings of FTX and Alameda from his perspective.
10/26/2023
16 : 24
SBF Trial – Prosecution no longer expects early conclusion after SBF decides to testify
The prosecution, which previously expected the case to reach a head by Oct. 30, believes the case will now take much longer to conclude due to the complications arising from SBF's testimony.
10/25/2023
16 : 24
Bitcoin retracts and rebounds after BlackRock’s new ETF ticker removed from DTCC website
Bitcoin's days-long run-up in anticipation of an SEC decision—as well as each sudden contraction—indicates a market on edge.
10/24/2023
16 : 54
BlackRock could ‘seed’ spot Bitcoin ETF by the end of October, filing suggests
The asset manager is expected to contribute an unknown amount of funding to the ETF.
10/23/2023
16 : 44
Bitcoin recent rally pushes MicroStrategy into over $110M in paper profit
Michael Saylor's data shows that BTC has outperformed traditional assets like gold, Nasdaq, Silver, and bonds since MicroStrategy adopted the Bitcoin strategy in 2020.
10/22/2023
16 : 54
Bitcoin data shows a growing trend of dormancy as hodlers remain strong
Bitcoin liquidity crisis looms as hodlers sit tight on historic high supply.
10/21/2023
16 : 44
Third week of SBF trial details lavish spending of customer funds on real estate, endorsements, and more
Former head of engineering at FTX Nishad Singh admitted to knowingly spending customer deposits at Bankman-Fried's direction during a week of explosive testimony.
10/20/2023
16 : 44
Bitcoin nears $30,000 as ETF approval anticipation stirs market
BTC's positive momentum has also catalyzed significant price surges for altcoins like Ethereum, Solana, and XRP.
10/19/2023
17 : 4
SBF Trial – Forensic accountant reveals almost 70% of Alameda’s loans were serviced with FTX customer funds
The main witnesses for the day were Professor Peter Easton, an esteemed accounting expert from the University of Notre Dame, FBI accountant Paige Owens, and a former FTX employee, Eliora Katz.
10/19/2023
4 : 54
SEC will not appeal Grayscale decision, bringing spot Bitcoin ETFs closer to reality
The SEC's decision not to challenge an August ruling means that it will be required to revisit Grayscale's application.
10/19/2023
4 : 24
What are ETFs and why do they matter?
CryptoSlate's latest market report dives deep into the concept of ETFs to show why they're so important for the crypto market.
10/19/2023
3 : 54
Contradictory news of potential greenlit BlackRock Bitcoin ETF shoots BTC to $30k and back
Unverified rumors of BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF approval generate market volatility while SEC postpones final verdict.
10/19/2023
3 : 24
Cathie Wood says ‘hopes are rising’ for spot Bitcoin ETF; Larry Fink addresses role of crypto in restless markets
The CEOs of ARK Invest and BlackRock shared their insights on the current state of Bitcoin ETF applications and current market dynamics.
10/19/2023
3 : 11
Evidence shows Bankman-Fried and associates gave $230M to friends, family, politicians, PACs, and special interests
A spreadsheet detailing the recipients of gifts and donations from SBF and his associates was presented at trial today.
10/10/2023
16 : 34
This San Diego bank’s client list is a who’s-who of questionable characters in crypto and beyond
Axos Bank's book of business has included such names as BAM Trading, Prime Trust, InfoWars, and more.
10/9/2023
16 : 34
Allegations of running pump and dump schemes surface against former head of OpenSea Ventures
According to NFT Ethics, Kevin Pawlak, the former head of OpenSea Ventures, is allegedly connected to 2021 $60 million AnubisDAO rug pull under the pseudonym 'Sisyphus.'
10/7/2023
19 : 4
Gary Wang faced up to 50 years in prison before plea deal and is still not guaranteed leniency
The FTX co-founder admitted to several instances of criminal activity in the exchange's dealings with Alameda Research and is fully cooperating with prosecutors.
10/6/2023
16 : 44
El Salvador’s first volcano-powered Bitcoin mining project goes live
The crypto-forward nation's long-promised geothermal Bitcoin mining dream may finally become with Lava Pool, the nation's first project to attempt it.
10/5/2023
16 : 34
SBF Trial Day 2 – Prosecution’s opening statement paints SBF as a fraud mastermind, Defense claims complete innoce…
With jury selection complete, the second day of SBF's trial encompassed both sides' opening statements and testimony from two witnesses.