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🚨 Investment giant Vanguard, which manages over $7 trillion in assets, is currently restricting access to Spot Bitcoin ETFs. This decision stands in contrast to the growing trend of BTC adoption in the traditional financial sector.
https://www.btctimes.com/news/vanguard-reportedly-limits-client-access-to-spot-bitcoin-etfs
🚀 The U.S. SEC has just approved the first-ever spot Bitcoin ETFs! This historic move paves the way for substantial institutional investment in Bitcoin, marking a major milestone in integrating with traditional financial markets. 📈
https://www.btctimes.com/news/bitcoin-spot-etfs-launch-in-us-markets-marking-historic-achievement
🚀 Big move by VanEck for Bitcoin! Upon ETF approval, they'll allocate 5% of their Spot Bitcoin ETF profits to support Bitcoin Core developers over ten years, kickstarting with a $10K donation to Brink 🚀
https://www.btctimes.com/news/vaneck-pledges-5-of-spot-bitcoin-etf-earnings-for-ten-years-to-support-bitcoin-core-developers
🌊 AQUA Wallet by JAN3 launches on Bitcoin's Birthday! 🎂 Features on-chain, Liquid, and Lightning ⚡️
https://www.btctimes.com/news/jan3s-aqua-wallet-launches-on-bitcoins-birthday
🚀 VanEck's new Bitcoin commercial, filmed at NYC's PubKey, amps up excitement for the upcoming SEC decision on their Spot Bitcoin ETF.
https://www.btctimes.com/news/vaneck-launches-bitcoin-advertisement-ahead-of-possible-spot-bitcoin-etf-approval
Barry Silbert & Mark Murphy step down from Grayscale board; Mark Shifke appointed as new chairman. Focus on SEC collaboration & spot Bitcoin ETF continues.
https://www.btctimes.com/news/barry-silbert-and-mark-murphy-resign-from-grayscale-board-of-directors
🚀 Tether invests in Georgia's Academy of Digital Industries! This move boosts digital skills education, focusing on Bitcoin, AI, and more. 🎓
https://www.btctimes.com/news/tether-invests-in-the-academy-of-digital-industries
THE Bitcoin Podcast delves into Senator Elizabeth Warren's recent actions against the Bitcoin industry and examines the broader implications of Washington's revolving door policy.
https://www.btctimes.com/news/washingtons-revolving-door
🇲🇪 Montenegro's Prime Minister Milojko Spajić meets with JAN3 execs to discuss Bitcoin's potential in boosting the economy.
https://www.btctimes.com/news/montenegros-prime-minister-holds-meeting-with-jan3-to-explore-bitcoin-opportunities
Effective December 2024, the FASB's latest regulations will allow businesses to adopt fair value accounting for Bitcoin, ensuring it is valued at its fair market price! 📈
However, companies have the option to adopt them sooner 👀
https://www.btctimes.com/news/bitcoin-to-be-valued-at-fair-market-value-according-to-new-fasb-regulations
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren introduces a bill targeting the misuse of Bitcoin and digital assets in illegal activities.
However, she did not comment on the misuse of fiat in illegal activities.
https://www.btctimes.com/news/senator-elizabeth-warren-proposes-legislation-to-crack-down-on-bitcoin
🚀 JAN3 has launched JAN3 Financial, initially offering a bespoke Bitcoin Over-the-Counter (OTC) desk for nation-states and high-net-worth individuals!
https://www.btctimes.com/news/jan3-unveils-new-division-to-help-countries-acquire-bitcoin
In a dramatic statement to U.S. Congress, JPMorgan's CEO suggests shutting down Bitcoin.
Should we tell him?
https://www.btctimes.com/news/jpmorgan-ceo-says-to-close-down-bitcoin-and-crypto
🌍🚀 Block's TBD subsidiary launches tbDEX, a new decentralized Bitcoin exchange protocol, now in Africa with Yellow Card! ⚡️
https://www.btctimes.com/news/block-launches-a-decentralized-bitcoin-exchange-in-africa
When buying Bitcoin are we really anonymous using non-KYC exchanges?
I have until recently been using a service to buy my Bitcoin, which they described as using 'KYC lite'. No ID required because they rely on your bank transaction details to achieve compliance for KYC. Due to anti crypto changes in UK regulations, this service is no longer available to me. So I am now looking at my options.
While looking into using Bisq to buy my Bitcoin, my investigations has raised questions for me about using this or similar exchanges. Although these exchanges do not ask for ID, they are allowed to exist because they rely mostly on payment methods that do require KYC. We must remember that the true purpose of KYC is having a method of tracking the money and more importantly the identify of those who use it. Unless we break the chain of the payment that links us to the transaction we are still at risk of being identified. This goal is becoming more and more harder as time goes on.
SEC Chair Gary Gensler urges caution to asset managers and investors as they near a decision on approving spot Bitcoin ETFs.
With revised S-1 applications in from major players, Gensler warns of high risks and volatility.
https://www.btctimes.com/news/gensler-cautions-on-crypto-with-spot-bitcoin-etf-approval-looming
🗞️ Bitcoin Perception launches a new dashboard for analyzing media sentiments about Bitcoin, offering in-depth insights and fostering informed discussions.
Kudos to Fernando Nikolic 👏
https://www.btctimes.com/news/bitcoin-perception-introduces-dashboard-to-track-media-sentiments-on-bitcoin
Introducing AQUA by JAN3: A new Bitcoin & Stablecoin wallet designed for global use.
Features a user-friendly interface and supports both Liquid and Lightning networks 🌊⚡️
https://www.btctimes.com/press-release/aqua-wallet-launch-jan3-unveils-revolutionary-bitcoin-stablecoin-superapp-empowering-global-financial-freedom
Bitcoin skeptic Jim Cramer now hails Bitcoin as a 'Technological Marvel' amid rising prices and potential U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF approval.
https://www.btctimes.com/news/jim-cramer-acknowledges-bitcoin-as-a-technological-marvel
🚀 MicroStrategy now holds 189,150 Bitcoin, valued at a staggering $8.11 billion.
Their latest buy was 14,620 BTC for $615 million 🚀
https://www.btctimes.com/news/microstrategy-purchases-14620-bitcoin-valued-at-615-million
Argentina’s Foreign Affairs Minister Diana Mondino announces the country's groundbreaking move to accept Bitcoin for contractual agreements 🇦🇷 🚀
https://www.btctimes.com/news/argentinas-foreign-affairs-minister-confirms-acceptance-of-bitcoin-for-contract-agreements
🚀 Bitwise enlists 'The Most Interesting Man in the World' for their latest spot Bitcoin ETF ad! A bold move as the SEC reviews their ETF application. 🚀
https://www.btctimes.com/news/bitwise-releases-spot-bitcoin-etf-commercial
SEC Chair Gary Gensler explained that the SEC is ‘taking a new look’ at the spot Bitcoin ETF proposals in light of recent court decisions.
https://www.btctimes.com/news/gensler-is-taking-new-look-at-proposals-for-spot-bitcoin-etfs
🚀 Blockstream launches ASIC (BASIC) Note Series 2 following a successful $5M raise in Series 1!
Series 2 aims to attract non-U.S. investors, leveraging efficient Bitcoin mining hardware ahead of the 2024 halving. 🌍
https://www.btctimes.com/news/blockstream-unveils-basic-note-series-2-following-5-million-series-1-raise
El Salvador launches the Freedom Visa Program in a partnership with Tether. This initiative offers citizenship for contributions to the nation's growth in tech, economy, & culture.
https://www.btctimes.com/news/tether-powers-el-salvadors-freedom-visa-program-with-tech-support
📈 BlackRock updates its spot Bitcoin ETF proposal with 21 key amendments.
This includes bolstering security through cold storage for keys, ensuring accurate valuations, and enhancing compliance measures. 🚀
https://www.btctimes.com/news/21-changes-in-blackrocks-recent-spot-bitcoin-etf-application
CEO of JAN3, Samson Mow, shares insights on Bitcoin's surge in Latin America.
With El Salvador leading, he sees potential in Colombia & Argentina, urging for banks to adapt or face an existential crisis.
https://www.btctimes.com/news/samson-mow-discusses-the-growing-presence-of-bitcoin-in-latin-america
CEO of JAN3, Samson Mow, acknowledges the math behind Bitcoin's potential to reach $1M-$47M, as major institutional investments could magnify its value 🚀🚀
https://www.btctimes.com/news/samson-mow-acknowledges-mathematical-basis-for-1-million-bitcoin-prediction