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May 22, 12:16 PM Crypto Briefing

WisdomTree's Bitcoin and Ethereum ETPs approved for listing on the London Stock Exchange

WisdomTree has received approval from the Financial Conduct Authority to list its WisdomTree Physical Bitcoin and WisdomTree Physical Ethereum ETPs on the London Stock Exchange. Starting May 28, these ETPs will provide UK-based professional investors with low-cost, regulated access to crypto assets. This marks a significant development in increasing institutional adoption of crypto in Europe, as it removes previously existing regulatory barriers.

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• Jun 14, 10:47 PM Hand-Picked

  Ethereum spot ETFs to start trading July 2nd

  Ethereum spot ETFs are poised to begin trading on July 2, following tentative approval from the SEC, which requested responses on S-1 filings within a week. This move, expected to clear the path for trading starting the holiday weekend, aligns with indications from SEC Chair Gary Gensler about potential summer approvals. The launch is likely to draw significant institutional investment, with projections of up to $45 billion in inflows in the first year and a possible 60% rise in Ethereum prices, mimicking the impact seen with Bitcoin spot ETFs.

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• Jun 14, 2:52 PM Beincrypto

  Bernstein boosts Bitcoin target by 30%, rates MicroStrategy as outperform

  Bernstein, a leading brokerage firm, has initiated coverage for MicroStrategy's stock with an 'outperform' rating and set a price target at $2,890. The firm has increased its Bitcoin price target by 30% to $200,000 by the end of 2025, citing the potential benefits of MicroStrategy’s long-term investment in Bitcoin and its strategy of leveraging convertible debt. MicroStrategy holds a significant position in Bitcoin, planning further acquisitions through a $500 million bond sale.

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• Jun 14, 1:09 AM Cryptoslate

  Coinbase criticizes SEC's increased budget request as enforcement-heavy

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• Jun 13, 2:47 PM Crypto Briefing

  Ethereum ETF trading approval likely by this summer: SEC’s Gensler

  SEC Chairman Gary Gensler has suggested that the Ethereum ETF S1 approval could be expected by this summer. Following the rapid approvals of Bitcoin ETFs, the anticipation for Ethereum ETFs has increased, with key players like VanEck and BlackRock awaiting detailed S1 form clearances. Analyst Eric Balchunas even projects a possible approval by July 4, 2024.

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• Jun 13, 11:30 AM Crypto Briefing

  MicroStrategy plans to boost Bitcoin holdings with new $500 million bond sale

  MicroStrategy is set to increase its Bitcoin portfolio through a $500 million offering of convertible senior notes, intended for institutional buyers, with an additional option for $75 million. These unsecured senior obligations, maturing in 2032, may be converted into cash, MicroStrategy stock, or a mix of both. This move marks the company's third major convertible notes initiative in 2024, aiming to expand its already substantial Bitcoin holdings of 214,440 coins valued at approximately $14.4 billion.

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• Jun 13, 12:30 AM Cryptoslate

  Biden campaign considers crypto donations to attract tech-savvy voters

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• Jun 12, 6:11 AM Coindesk

  Trump advocates for mining all remaining Bitcoin in the US

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• Jun 11, 10:05 PM Crypto Briefing

  Hedge funds' short strategies impact Bitcoin despite US ETF inflows, reports Glassnode

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• Jun 11, 7:38 PM Crypto Briefing

  Tether plans $1 billion investment in startups by 2025, reveals CEO

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• Jun 11, 2:46 PM Crypto Briefing

  ASI Alliance postpones token merger to July 15

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• Jun 11, 8:04 AM Crypto Briefing

  ZKSync announces major token airdrop to boost community engagement

  ZKSync, an Ethereum-based Layer 2 solution by Matter Labs, will distribute 17.5% of its ZK token supply, totaling 3.7 billion tokens, to approximately 695,000 wallets. This airdrop, set to start next week, is valued at over $2.5 billion and is part of a broader strategy to allocate two-thirds of all ZK tokens to the community. Eligibility for the airdrop is based on users' interactions with the ZKSync network prior to March 24. The airdrop aims to enhance participation in protocol governance and marks a significant community-focused financial move by ZKSync.

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• Jun 10, 9:13 PM Cointelegraph

  SEC reviews ProShares' spot Ether ETF application following recent approvals

  The SEC is currently evaluating a spot Ether ETF application from ProShares, submitted to NYSE Arca, with a public comment period set for 21 days. This follows the SEC’s recent approval of spot Ether ETFs from eight asset managers. The decision on ProShares' application, which could align with the launch of other recently approved ETFs, is anticipated to occur within the next few months.

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• Jun 10, 2:40 PM Crypto Briefing

  UwU Lend loses $19.3M in crypto exploit

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• Jun 10, 2:31 PM Crypto Briefing

  Bitcoin ETFs experience significant inflows as investors anticipate US rate cuts

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