Crypto
ETF
Two major hedge funds reveal $2.4 billion exposure to spot Bitcoin ETFs
Millenium and Schonfeld Strategic Advisors are now the largest IBIT and FBTC holders.
Legal
DOJ charges 2 people over $25 million ETH theft via MEV exploit
The DOJ's move has resulted in mixed reactions within the industry, with many questioning the concept of "illegal MEV" transactions.
ETF
Morgan Stanley reveals $270 million investment in Bitcoin ETFs, making it top GBTC holder
Traditional financial firms, including major banks, continue to disclose exposure to spot Bitcoin ETFs in 13F filings.
Regulation
Oklahoma signs bill into law protecting crypto spending, mining, and self-custody
Oklahoma enacts comprehensive crypto legislation safeguarding mining, spending, and self-custody rights effective November 1.
Investments
CoinShares brought in $55 million in Q1 2024 in ‘strongest quarter ever’
Quarterly revenue, gains, and other income rose 216% year-over-year.
ETF
State of Wisconsin Investment Board, Titan Global invest in spot Bitcoin ETFs
The two firms now rank among the largest IBIT holders.
Analysis
Bitcoin sees correlation with equities as Brazil’s 4-month trading volume hits $6 billion
Data from Kaiko Research shines light on various trends.
AI
OpenAI introduces GPT-4o model, promising real-time conversation
CEO Sam Altman said interaction "feels like AI from the movies."
ETF
Vanguard, BlackRock up MSTR holdings, while TradFi firms continue disclosing Bitcoin ETF investments
Major TradFi companies have begun reporting exposure to Bitcoin via MicroStrategy and spot BTC ETFs.
ETF
Ark Invest, 21Shares drop staking from spot Ethereum ETF proposal
The companies have apparently removed plans to stake ETH.
Regulation
US Congress to potentially vote on new legislation for crypto industry by end of May
The legislation aims to provide clear regulatory frameworks for digital assets, addressing longstanding issues of market oversight and consumer protection.
ETF
JP Morgan, Wells Fargo latest major banks to disclose Bitcoin exposure via ETFs
BlackRock also filed its 13F disclosure, revealing a modest investment its own IBIT ETF.