Crypto
Adoption
Super Bowl won’t feature crypto ads in 2024, but two AI ads are planned
Google and Etsy are planning AI-related advertisements.
ETF
Spot Bitcoin ETFs rank among largest commodity ETFs by assets held
GBTC and IBIT are among the top ten ETFs in that category.
ETF
Valkyrie’s spot Bitcoin ETF adds BitGo as a second custodian
The same fund will simultaneously rely on Coinbase for custody.
Hacks
Binance froze $4.2 million of XRP stolen in attack on Ripple co-founder
Most of the $112 million stolen during the theft remains elsewhere.
ETF
Spot Bitcoin ETF options could be approved as late as December 2024
CFTC involvement could extend the approval process.
ETF
Google allows spot Bitcoin ETF ads; BlackRock, VanEck among sponsored links
The search company has once again rolled back its restrictive ad policies.
Politics
Coinbase has donated $25M to crypto super-PAC Fairshake; Ripple has given $20M
The PAC has raised $85 million for pro-cryptocurrency politicians to date.
ETF
BlackRock wants to project Bitcoin ETF ads onto former banks, filing says
The asset manager submitted its plans to securities regulators today.
Hacks
Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen’s XRP wallet hacked for estimated $112 million
Executives emphasized that Ripple's own accounts are unaffected.
Regulation
Coinbase CLO slams SEC’s barebones response in rulemaking petition case
Coinbase continues to demand clearer regulations for the crypto industry.
ETF
Spot Bitcoin ETFs were among best ETF launches of all time: 21Shares president
The executive also commented on the likelihood of Ethereum ETF approvals.
AI
Fetch.ai claims ‘business as usual’ amidst opposing reports of insolvency
The company has seemingly completed a restructuring and sale of its business.