11th Jan Crypto & Coffee at 8
🚨Spot Bitcoin ETP approved by SEC but Ethereum 🚀NFT no longer on Twitter(X) ❗Bank of England- Bitcoin is too inefficient for use 💡Visa to Pilot Web3

🚨 Statement on the Approval of Spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Products by U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler here https://lnkd.in/dP44GxdZ Bitcoin held steady late Wednesday after the SECn cleared the way for the first U.S. exchange-traded funds that hold bitcoin to be sold to the public. Gary Gensler stated that While we approved the listing and trading of certain spot bitcoin ETP shares today, we did not approve or endorse bitcoin. Investors should remain cautious about the myriad risks associated with bitcoin and products whose value is tied to crypto

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- Bitcoin Halving
- US elections 2024
- Is EThereum ETF next?

🔥 Just a day before Spot Bitcoin ETF BlackRock cuts 600 staff as asset managers defend profit margins CEO Larry Fink and president Rob Kapito told employees in an all-staff memo on Tuesday that the company was adapting to a “rapidly changing environment” Info via Financial Times here https://lnkd.in/d_VGsUzt

🟠 Elon Musk’s X unveiled an ambitious plan for the company in 2024 on Tuesday, outlining initiatives such as the introduction of peer-to-peer payments and the integration of additional AI-powered tools. However, amidst these developments, the company discreetly eliminated a feature for its paid subscribers. Subscribers are now unable to designate an NFT as their profile picture. But X promises peer-to-peer payments, AI advances in 2024 More info via TechCrunch here https://lnkd.in/dM4uiWhf

🏦 Bank of England stance on #BTC
- During the recent U.K. Parliament Treasury Committee meeting, the efficiency of Bitcoin came under scrutiny as the head of the Bank of England expressed reservations about its practical use. While digital currencies were a notable topic of discussion, there was a restrained level of enthusiasm surrounding their potential applications. Andrey Bailey and BOE Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden appeared before the committee to discuss the BOE’s latest Financial Stability Report. Info via Bloomberg here https://lnkd.in/dD64HuvJ
 

💳 Visa is set to introduce a Web3 loyalty service, enabling brands to establish digital wallets for the storage of reward points and experiences. The Visa Web3 Loyalty Engagement Solution seeks to revolutionize the conventional loyalty landscape by providing incentives and advantages for active participation, including engaging in augmented reality treasure hunts. Info via The Block here https://lnkd.in/dPny9zN9

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⚡ ADcrypto firm Phoenix Group acquires Bitcoin mining machines for $187mln
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10th Jan Crypto & Coffee at 8
🔥 SEC Twitter (X) compromised — NO Spot ETF Bitcoin yet, 💡Why Spot BTC approval sucks balls 🚨Bitcoin Fork due to Ordinals? Solana 2,500 developers ❗ Mercari (Japan) to Enable Bitcoin Payments

❗ Spot Bitcoin ETF Drama
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission mentioned via Twitter (X) that The X account was compromised, and an unauthorized post was posted. The SEC has not approved the listing and trading of spot bitcoin exchange-traded products. https://lnkd.in/dYA2Uk6Q Gary Gensler also tweeted a few hours ago “If you’re considering an investment involving crypto assets, be cautious.” This page is temporarily unavailable.

Defi🚀 but Crypto market + Bitcoin is 🔻 However Steven McClurg, co-founder of crypto asset manager Valkyrie, predicts that the SEC will approve a spot Bitcoin ETF “sometime after the market closes on Wednesday,” with trading beginning on Thursday. Fortune https://lnkd.in/dTYTU3cq

📊 K33 Research predicts that Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Will Trigger ‘Selling Pressure’ on CME Futures Market. A report here https://lnkd.in/dSgKUKnw states CME bitcoin futures open interest hit $6.2 billion Tuesday as institutions increasingly bet on a spot bitcoin ETF approval. The trend may soon reverse as investors will quickly unwind positions if ETFs get approved, K33 Research predicted.
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🚨 Bitcoin Fork? v27
❗ The upcoming Bitcoin Core v27 update seeks to remove Ordinals from the Bitcoin blockchain. Advocates of this feature are encouraged to fork to a separate chain that accommodates their preferences. Luke Dashjr mentioned via X here https://lnkd.in/dexMB-vH that “Inscriptions” are exploiting a vulnerability in #Bitcoin Core to spam the blockchain

- Bitcoin Core v27 will make future Ordinals impossible on the Bitcoin blockchain
- Bitcoin Ordinals could proliferate on their own chain

🔵 The Solana Foundation has seen a notable 50% rise in developer retention on its network in the past three months, with the Solana ecosystem now boasting over 2,500 active developers per month. Recent data from the foundation revealed that throughout 2023, the network consistently maintained a developer base ranging from 2,500 to 3,000 active developers. Report here https://lnkd.in/dsdNmwWf

🛒 Mercari, a Japanese e-commerce company, intends to enable users to buy products using Bitcoin by June. The facilitation of Bitcoin payments will be managed through Melcoin, Mercari’s blockchain subsidiary. Melcoin will act as an intermediary, converting Bitcoin into yen to transfer funds to sellers on the second-hand marketplace. They have over 22 million monthly active users, Info via Nikkei Asia https://lnkd.in/dCZYCxwW

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⚡ GCC set to seize $15bn potential of the metaverse — Report by PwC Middle East
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09th Jan Crypto & Coffee at 8
🔥Spot Bitcoin ETF: Gary Gensler imp Tweets 💡 BlackRock, ARK 21Shares, VanEck set lower fees for spot bitcoin ETFs 🔴 $1.2 Million in BTC to Satoshi Nakamoto 🟠Upbit Korea Gets Full Licensing in Singapore

🚨In anticipation of possible Spot Bitcoin ETF U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission chair Gary Gensler has put across a series of useful, important and powerful tweets (Now X) he has Some things to remember if you’re considering investing in crypto assets. A must to check it out here https://lnkd.in/dyuBkK9R Check out Blockchain DXB Crypto & Coffee at 8 podcast where we share our commentary on this. Also see slide 1 & 2 for global snapshot of #defi #stablecoins #oracles and more

🚨 Gary Gensler emphasizes
- Compliance Warning: Crypto investments may not comply with laws, risking investors’ key info and protections.
- Risk and Volatility Alert: Crypto assets are exceptionally risky, prone to volatility, insolvency, and value loss
- Fraud Warnings: Rising popularity attracts fraudsters, leading to scams like bogus offerings, Ponzi schemes, and theft.

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🚦 BlackRock, ARK 21Shares, VanEck set lower fees for spot bitcoin ETFs. Additional info via Seeking Alpha here https://lnkd.in/dEte6v_F
- BlackRock — 0.30% of the ETF’s net asset value
- ARK 21Shares- 0.25% annualized fee rate
- VanEck — 0.25% fee,
- Valkyrie — 0.80% annual rate 
- Fidelity Investments Wise — Origin Bitcoin Fund will charge 0.39%. More

S⚡ outh Korean cryptocurrency exchange Upbit Korea has obtained a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). This license enables Upbit to provide regulated digital payment token (DPT) services in Singapore. Upbit had received in-principle approval from MAS in October, allowing it to continue operations while awaiting full licensing. Official info https://lnkd.in/dxcq9YF3

❗A crypto user sent $1.2 million in Bitcoin to Satoshi Nakamoto’s Genesis wallet, sparking speculation about motives. Some think it could be linked to a Bitcoin ETF marketing stunt, while others suggest pressure to reveal Nakamoto’s identity due to tax rules. He sent some 27 bitcoins — worth $1.17 million You can validate the transaction here https://lnkd.in/dHJHARKM The power of Open Blockchain!

🚨 The address receiving the recent hefty payout is Nakamoto’s wallet that mined the Bitcoin network’s inaugural “genesis” block on Jan. 3, 2009, still containing the first 50 BTC reward, according to Blockchain.com data. After last week’s payout, the address held nearly 100 BTC worth $4.5 million.

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⚡ Indian Crypto Companies Flock to Dubai to Escape Overbearing Laws at Home article by BeInCrypto
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08th Jan Crypto & Coffee at 8
❌huobi-korea,to shutdown 🚨 Arthur Hayes foresees 30% Bitcoin dump 🔥Grayscale drops MATIC adds AVAX, XRP ❗David Chaum Rebuilding Digital Money

❌huobi-korea, once the Korean branch of the global exchange HTX, announced its closure on January 29, citing challenges in the business environment. Despite the shutdown, users will still have the option to withdraw funds from the exchange. Info here https://lnkd.in/dGVAjaGV important to note The top five licensed exchanges in South Korea take up over 99% of the total trade volume in the country, official data showed, while some smaller platforms have gone out of business in recent months. 

❗ Founded in 2017, huobi-korea ended its association with HTX (formerly Huobi Global) in January 2023. This shutdown aligns with the closure of other South Korean exchanges, including Cashierest and Coinbit in November. CoreDAX also temporarily suspended trading, facing issues such as delayed wages for employees.

🔻 Arthur Hayes foresees 30% Crash in Bitcoin. Why? Depletion of the Fed’s reverse repo program and expiry of a crucial funding facility for troubled banks may trigger a market crash in March and force the Fed to cut interest rates, Maelstrom CIO Arthur Hayes predicts Bitcoin could plunge 20%-30% in the rout but would quickly rebound In his blog post here Hayes highlighted imminent risks for U.S. banks and markets converging in March, raising concerns about a possible “liquidity rug pull” event reminiscent of the banking crisis experienced last March. https://lnkd.in/dByr9xCN 

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❗ Grayscale Investments, the asset manager, recently rebalanced three of its crypto funds, including the Digital Large Cap Fund, DeFi Fund, and Smart Contract Platform Ex-Ethereum Fund. Tokens like MATIC were removed, while Avalanche (AVAX) and XRP were added. This adjustment, part of Grayscale’s quarterly review, aims to optimize fund performance based on market conditions, risk assessments, and investment objectives. 

🛑 Despite MATIC being dropped from one portfolio, it remains in the GSCPxE Fund. Grayscale employs the CoinDesk DeFi Select Index methodology for fund benchmarks. The rebalancing reflects efforts to adapt to changing market dynamics and enhance fund performance.

🟠 David Chaum- ‘Godfather of Crypto’ is Rebuilding Digital Money Great interview with Cointelegraph editor-in-chief Kristina Lucrezia Cornèr at Cop28 2023. Interview via YouTube here https://lnkd.in/dEYdjwNr Check out Blockchain DXB Crypto & Coffee at 8 podcast. We share our commentary on David Chaum’s plans to rebuild digital Money 

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⚡ MRHB.Network Expands to Saudi Arabia with plans for enterprise blockchain and R&D Hub in Riyadh
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04th Jan Crypto & Coffee at 8
😱 USDC Stablecoin Depegs to $0.74 on Binance ❗South Korea Bans Crypto Buys With Credit Cards ❌India’s Digital Rupee 🚨Nigeria’s New Rules for Crypto Firms

😱 Circle’s USDC stablecoin, tied to the US dollar, dropped to as low as $0.74 three times during a market sell-off triggered by doubts about the approval of a Bitcoin ETF. The declines occurred between 12:10 and 12:21 UTC on Binance against its USDT trading pair. Each time, the price swiftly rebounded to $1, indicating a lack of liquidity to maintain the stablecoin’s peg during intense selling. Info via CoinDesk https://lnkd.in/dc5GyNQ9

🔥 This could have been Catastrophic. If FUD was created similar to the Terra LUNA situation?

🚨 South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) has suggested a ban on using credit cards for cryptocurrency purchases due to concerns about the “illegal outflow of domestic funds overseas.” The proposal aims to extend the prohibition of credit card payments to include transactions with cryptocurrency exchanges, with the goal of preventing foreign currency outflow and countering money laundering, according to the regulator’s announcement on Thursday. Info here https://lnkd.in/de6YvwUb

❗ Important to note Last month, the FSC proposed rules to protect users of crypto exchanges, requiring the exchanges to store at least 80% of their customers’ deposits in cold wallets — crypto wallets not permanently online and thus less vulnerable to hacks. Under the rules, exchanges would also have to pay fees to customers for using their deposits.
 

❌ India’s CBDC
- India’s digital rupee, part of a retail Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) pilot, achieved over a million transactions in a single day on December 27, 2023. The initiative is active in more than 15 cities, with over a dozen banks participating. A letter from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das on December 29 revealed this milestone. Additionally, one of the participating banks reported being encouraged to deposit employee funds and benefits using the digital rupee instead of traditional fiat currency.

🚨 Nigerian banks are still restricted from holding or trading crypto on their own behalf, despite regulators’ softening stance toward digital assets.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has released guidelines for banks on digital assets, signalling a relaxation in the country’s strict stance on crypto. The guidelines provide details on the recent decision to allow financial institutions to open accounts for virtual asset service providers, marking a significant shift from the previous ban on servicing crypto firms. Guidelines here https://lnkd.in/dmipF-aY
 

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⚡ Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mosque deploys AI to give personalised guidance to pilgrims
⚡ Central Bank Digital Currency: The Basics, Threats to Freedom & role in the Metaverse 01st Feb by Blockchain DXB

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03rd Jan Crypto & Coffee at 8
🎉#BTC 15 yr anniversary + Bitcoin White paper by chatGPT ❗Possible Spot #BTC ETF Rejection — Matrixport❗ Arbitrum’s ARB token new record🚀 Saylor Selling $216M MicroStrategy stock👊🏻

❗Why the SEC will REJECT Bitcoin Spot ETFs again
- Crypto investment services provider Matrixport expects the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to reject all applications to list a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) this month. Great information here https://lnkd.in/dv_uipAc We at Blockchain DXB strongly agree with a note stating ‘The current five-person voting Commissioners leadership critical for the ETF approval of the SEC is dominated by Democrats. SEC Chair Gensler is not embracing crypto in the US,” in this great article by Markus Thielen

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🔴 CoinDesk states that because of this article $400M were Liquidated in Two Hours Open interest fell by $2 billion due to liquidations, the dwindling value of BTC and traders reducing exposure on both the long and short side Info here https://lnkd.in/dveJBRq6

🔵 Even gold advocate and bitcoin detractor Peter Schiff warns that spot Bitcoin ETF approval could collapse the BTC market, His tweet here https://lnkd.in/dEinAvQB
🟠 Samson Mow also states something crucial that the Bitcoin ETF race will push issuers to disclose addresses Disclosures of verifiable on-chain proofs showing Bitcoin reserves would be the best option for spot Bitcoin ETF issuers to ensure their holdings. But none of the existing 14 applicants have been working to provide on-chain proofs, Mow said in an interview with Cointelegraph on Dec. 28. https://lnkd.in/dbfEPkNp

🚨 Michael Saylor, the executive chairman of MicroStrategy, has initiated the sale of $216 million in company stock options, as revealed by a recent regulatory filing. Saylor intends to divest 5,000 shares per trading day over the next four months to meet personal commitments and to increase his personal Bitcoin holdings. Notably, MicroStrategy’s shares experienced an 8.5% increase on Tuesday, defying the broader market trend of decline in cryptocurrency-related stocks. Filings here https://lnkd.in/d8f-VaWr

🚀 The Arbitrum token achieves a new all-time high as the total value locked surpasses $2.5 billion. Network transaction volumes have surpassed those of Solana-based applications, which experienced a surge following a meme coin-driven frenzy in December. The price has climbed some 10% in the past 24 hours, beating the broader crypto market, while on-chain volumes on Arbitrum-based applications crossed $920 million. Info via DailyCoin here https://lnkd.in/dDvygjt2
 

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⚡ Metaverse: The Hype, Reality & New World Order by Blockchain DXB 31st Jan
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2nd Jan Crypto & Coffee at 8
🚀 Bitcoin 🚀 causes MicroStrategy + Coinbase 🚀 🔥Orbit Chain hacked for $80 Million ❌Binance’s CZ Denied to Leaving USA

🚀 Impact of #BTC ETF
- In pre-market trading on January 2, the stock prices of MicroStrategy, focused on Bitcoin, and cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase experienced significant surges following the rise in Bitcoin prices above $45,000 and the approaching decision deadline for the Bitcoin ETF on January 10. Coinbase shares saw a 6% increase, reaching $184.99, while MicroStrategy’s stock witnessed a notable 9.14% rise, reaching $689.11. Cointelegraph here https://lnkd.in/d_QHwzx9

❗ But there’s an update to ETF Eric Balchunas Senior ETF Analyst for Bloomberg mentioned via Twitter that new Grayscale Investments amendment just dropped. Clear language on cash only but still no AP named, just blanks where name should go. Not sure why since the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission wants to see it and they have been pretty cocksure about having one. Also, nothing on fee (that I could see). That’s a big open question too. Info here https://lnkd.in/dPb_q-_y

🔥 1st Jan: Hack
Cross-chain bridge initiative Orbit Chain fell victim to a “cyberattack,” resulting in the illicit withdrawal of over $80 million from its bridge. The project disclosed that an “unidentified access” occurred on Orbit Bridge, leading to the identification of approximately $84.5 million dispersed across multiple wallet addresses associated with the attacker. The pilfered funds consist of 26,741.6 ETH held across five addresses (equivalent to around $64.5 million at present market prices), along with nearly $20 million worth of the stablecoin DAI stored in three other addresses. We strongly recommend following series of tweets here https://lnkd.in/dEJGmMA3

❗ A federal judge once more rejected Binance founder Changpeng Zhao
“CZ” Zhao’s plea for authorization to travel overseas while he awaits
sentencing for criminal charges in the United States. This decision, rendered
by Judge Richard Jones of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of
Washington represents the second instance in which Zhao’s request to travel abroad has been denied. Prosecutors contended that permitting the former Binance executive to travel posed a flight risk. Info via CoinDesk here https://lnkd.in/dUcRFA4g

👮🏻 Federal prosecutors have declared that legend Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, will not be subjected to a second criminal trial, citing concerns that it would impede the prompt resolution of the case. They contend that the initial trial yielded ample evidence of Bankman-Fried’s financial crimes, rendering a second trial superfluous.

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⚡ Dubai Electricity & Water Authority — DEWA Elevates Clean Energy Leadership with Metaverse Innovation
⚡ MADA Capital in the UAE invests in the growth fund for the global Web3 metaverse platform Creta’s ecosystem expansion

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01st Jan Crypto & Coffee at 8
🔥 Bitcoin ETF update AP added 🚨 OKX to Delist Privacy Coins Including Monero, Dash, Zcash ⚡#BTC worth $1B leaves exchanges ❗Avalanche to purchase MEME coins

📊BTC Spot ETF
- BlackRock has enlisted J.P. Morgan and Jane Street as (AP) authorized participants for its Bitcoin ETF. Meanwhile, Valkyrie has named Jane Street and Cantor Fitzgerald as authorized participants for their Bitcoin ETF. Official info via U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings here https://lnkd.in/dmwEuySS & here https://lnkd.in/dp39v2Xf CoinDesk article states that some industry experts were surprised to see J.P. Morgan was named in BlackRock’s filing, given CEO Jamie Dimon’s strong negative stance on bitcoin and the crypto sector in general. Just earlier this month, Dimon said he would ban crypto if he were the government and is “deeply opposed” to the asset class. https://lnkd.in/dd9hQf5C

❗ SEC is expected to decide on whether or not it will approve a spot bitcoin ETF between January 5 and 10.

🕵🏻 OKX, the cryptocurrency exchange, is set to delist 20 trading pairs, including significant privacy coins like Monero (XMR), Dash (DASH), and Zcash (ZEC) by January 5. The decision is attributed to these trading pairs not meeting the exchange’s listing criteria, with no additional details provided. Official info here https://lnkd.in/dZTdh5iE The website does mention that based on feedback from users and the OKX Token Delisting / Hiding Guideline, we will be delisting several trading pairs that do not fulfill our listing criteria.

❓ #HODL ???
Bitcoin’s bullish outlook is reinforced by ongoing on-chain activity. On Wednesday, a notable development occurred as over 28,000 BTC, valued at $1.19 billion, departed centralized exchanges. This marked the most significant single-day outflow in BTC terms since Dec14, 2022, based on data provided by blockchain analytics firm Glassnode

❗ CoinDesk mentioned via Twitter However, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong replied Bitcoin’s bullish outlook is reinforced by ongoing on-chain activity. On Wednesday, a notable development occurred as over 28,000 BTC, valued at $1.19 billion, departed centralized exchanges. This marked the most significant single-day outflow in BTC terms since December 14, 2022, based on data provided by blockchain analytics firm Glassnode. https://lnkd.in/dW2RBVyb

🚨 The Avalanche Foundation, a non-profit organization guiding the development of the Avalanche network, has announced plans to acquire a variety of meme coins through its “Culture Catalyst” program. This initiative aims to expand the foundation’s portfolio and explore diverse possibilities by purchasing specific Avalanche-based meme coins to form a collection. Official info https://lnkd.in/d8r_4jTc

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28th December: Crypto & Coffee at 8
🟠 MicroStrategy grows Bitcoin Reserves By 14K BTC 🔵 Grayscale Investments board resignations 🥶 Crypto Users Lost $2B 🟦China Web3 Accelerator

🧡 MicroStrategy has added to its Bitcoin holdings with a substantial purchase of 14,620 Bitcoin, totalling $615.7 million. This move comes as the company’s stock experiences a remarkable 337% surge in 2023, making it one of the top gainers among US companies valued at $5 billion or more, as reported by CNBC here https://lnkd.in/d76Hhch2

- MicroStrategy’s stock has soared 337% in 2023, outpacing almost all U.S. companies valued at $5 billion or more.
- The growth has been fueled by the company’s bitcoin holdings, which the company started accumulating in 2020.
- The vast majority of MicroStrategy’s value now comes from Bitcoin, though it still has a software business.

❗ Grayscale Investments experiences a series of board resignations amid its pursuit of a Bitcoin ETF.
🚨 In a formal 8-K filing submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Commission on December 26, Grayscale disclosed the departure of Barry Silbert, the founder and CEO of Digital Currency Group (DCG), Grayscale’s parent company. Mark Murphy, serving as the president of DCG, has also submitted his resignation from Grayscale’s board. The effective date for both resignations is set for January 1, 2024. To fill the vacancies, the board will welcome incoming members Mark Shifke, Matt Kummell, and Edward McGee. More info via Finance Magnates here https://lnkd.in/dtzcyi9F

🔥 Grayscale, being one of the 14 firms that have applied for a Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) spot, has actively engaged in discussions with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust. The investment firm has emerged as one of the largest players in the cryptocurrency industry, recently winning a lawsuit against the SEC in August 2023 related to the Bitcoin ETF review.

🔴 DEFI in 2023
- In 2023, cryptocurrency enthusiasts experienced losses totalling $2 billion due to hacks, scams, and exploits, as reported by DeFi. This amount represents a notable decrease compared to the estimated $4.2 billion reported in 2022. It’s worth noting that the previous year also saw significant losses, with $40 billion attributed to the collapse of Terra, Celsius, and FTX. The reduction is largely attributed to improved security protocols, the industry remains susceptible to security risks. More info via CoinDesk here https://lnkd.in/dNu5zYzu

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26th December: Crypto & Coffee at 8
❗29th Dec — Deadline for Spot Bitcoin ETF Filing Amendments ⛏️ Bitcoin hash rate new ATH 🎨Sotheby’s digital art in 2023 🚨Google search on AI Bitcoin & AI

❗ U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Exchange Commission (SEC) has set a deadline of December 29, 2023, for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applicants to finalize their filings. At least 7 companies, including representatives from Nasdaq and Cboe Global Markets, have engaged with the SEC in pursuit of spot Bitcoin ETF approval. The SEC has requested at least two of these companies to submit their final changes by the specified deadline. The SEC has told issuers that applications that are fully finished and filed by Friday will be considered in the first wave. Anyone who is not will not be considered. In addition, the filings cannot mention in-kind creation or they will be rejected. More info via Reuters here https://lnkd.in/dPPww7tS

❗ The regulator is due to decide on two filings by 10 January 2024.

🌲 On Christmas Eve of 2023, Bitcoin achieved a new record in daily transactions and hashrate. Miners verified an unprecedented 723,459 transfers on that day, surpassing the previous peak of 710,579 verifications recorded on November 19, 2023. In addition to establishing a new daily transaction record on Christmas Eve, Bitcoin (BTC) miners reached a new
peak in the network’s overall hashrate. On December 24, the cumulative hashrate surged to 546 exahash per second (EH/s), a notable increase from the previous day’s 538 EH/s, coinciding with a network difficulty surpassing 72 trillion. This translates to an impressive rate of 546 quintillion hashes per second (H/s) or 0.546 zettahash per second (ZH/s). Notably, from January 1, 2023, to the present date, the hashrate has witnessed a remarkable increase of 311 EH/s. More info via Bitcoin.com here https://lnkd.in/dxjVRAPm

🎨 Sotheby’s, the venerable British-American auction house, achieved remarkable success in the digital art market in 2023. With sales totaling nearly $35 million, the auction house set a new record for the highest fee garnered from digital artwork. Michael Bouhanna, Sotheby’s Vice President and Head of Digital Art, described 2023 as one of the most thrilling years for digital art. More info Michael Bouhanna via Twitter (Now X) here https://lnkd.in/d7dETdBR

📊 Since the launch of ChatGPT in November last year, Google searches for “AI” have outpaced interest in “Bitcoin” and “crypto.” Data from Google Trends indicates a notable preference for information on artificial intelligence throughout the year.

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