Shares of Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) fell nearly 8% on Thursday, dropping to $202.49, following a Financial Times report that the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (NASDAQ:CME) might soon offer spot bitcoin trading amid strong interest from its clients. Cryptocurrencies were up on the day, with the CoinDesk 20 Index, which tracks 20 of the largest digital tokens by…
Analysts suggest that Bitcoin derivatives traders are willing to pay a premium for short-term downside protection, despite a more optimistic outlook for longer-term options distributions. CF Benchmarks’ analysis of Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) options on bitcoin futures reveals that investors continue to pay elevated premiums for out-of-the-money (OTM) puts, indicating a bearish sentiment in the…
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has yet to decide on spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds. On May 16, Billy Markus, co-founder of Dogecoin, expressed his doubts about their approval, suggesting that the SEC is “compromised” and may reject the ETFs. Markus made his skeptical comment in response to a social media post discussing the importance…
JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM) estimates that the current cost of mining Bitcoin has dropped to around $45,000, down from over $50,000. This decrease follows the quadrennial halving event last month, which cut miner rewards by 50%. The hashrate, which measures the total combined computational power used for mining and processing transactions on the Bitcoin network, did not…
Mastercard (NYSE:MA) has announced the selection of five startups to participate in its digital assets program, which aims to foster the development of blockchain use cases. The chosen startups will join Mastercard’s Start Path blockchain and digital assets program, focusing on the creation of blockchain use cases and user experiences. Through this initiative, Mastercard (MA)…
Circle (CIRC) recently submitted court documents to transfer its legal domicile to the United States from Ireland, as reported by a spokesperson for the company. Circle (CIRC) initiated the relocation of its legal headquarters to the United States from Ireland. The company, which is the issuer of the second-largest stablecoin, announced its intention to go…
As bitcoin prices soar, crypto wallet recovery services are experiencing a sharp increase in demand from retail investors desperate to regain access to their accounts. Cryptocurrencies, stored on decentralized blockchain ledgers, can be accessed through software or hardware wallets, bypassing traditional exchanges. This method, while reducing certain risks, also presents challenges such as forgotten passwords…
Coinbase, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, is currently grappling with a system-wide outage, prompting concerns among users. The exchange has swiftly responded to the situation, assuring customers that their funds remain secure while its team diligently works on resolving the issue. In a recent announcement, Coinbase acknowledged the outage and disclosed that its team is actively…
Galaxy Digital Holdings disclosed robust growth in revenue and profits for the first quarter, propelled by its mining operation’s exceptional performance amidst the cryptocurrency price surge. The financial services firm focused on digital assets revealed that its net income surged to $421.7 million ($1.23 per share) in the quarter ending March, marking a remarkable 214%…
Polymarket, a cryptocurrency-based prediction market platform, has successfully raised $45 million in a Series B funding round amid a surge in popularity leading up to the U.S. presidential election. The round was led by Peter Thiel’s Founders Fund, with notable contributions from Ethereum’s creator Vitalik Buterin, 1confirmation, ParaFi, and Dragonfly Capital, according to Polymarket founder…