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Now We Have Spot BTC ETFs — What's Next?
It has been a long time coming. A decade after crypto exchange Gemini co-founders Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss filed the first application to create a spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange traded fund (ETF) in July 2013, the coveted instrument was finally approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on January 10, 2024. The spot BTC […]
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC)
What is Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC)? Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) is a digital financial product created to provide cryptocurrency enthusiasts exposure to the Bitcoin market without directly purchasing the asset. Functioning as a passive shares investment vehicle, GBTC holds a substantial amount of Bitcoin on behalf of its investors. Techopedia Explains The Trust’s value is […]
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Crypto Market Santa Rally is in Town: BTC and ETH Set to Soar?
The most wonderful time of the year is upon us. Almost every year, the US stock market shows a tendency to give positive returns during the Christmas holiday season. Will the crypto market showcase a similar price trend this Christmas? In this article, we explain what a Santa Claus rally is and explore the possibilities […]
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From CBDCs to BTC: Crypto Adoption in Developing Economies
A decentralized monetary system built on top of cryptocurrencies like bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) is the end game of the crypto industry. This possibility remains a distant dream and certainly not helped by the harsh crypto regulatory environment in the U.S. The crypto story is more favorable in developing economies in Asia, Africa, and […]
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How Much BTC Does the U.S. Government Hold? Will It Ever Sell?
The U.S. government is one of the largest holders of bitcoin (BTC). Through a series of seizures related to criminal activities, the government has accumulated a substantial amount of the flagship cryptocurrency worth billions of dollars. According to data from Glassnode, the U.S. is sitting on a stash of around 210,000 coins, valued at around $5.5 billion. The figure […]
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Top 10 Bitcoin Holders: Who Owns the Most BTC? (2024)
Even if you are unfamiliar with the extensive world of cryptocurrencies, chances are you are familiar with Bitcoin (BTC), the original cryptocurrency and the largest by market capitalization. While it is known for its decentralization, there are still some giant whales out there — individuals or organizations who own a significant amount in the vast […]
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Decoding El Salvador's Bitcoin Gamble: Bitcoin City to BTC Bonds
In September 2021, El Salvador, a small country known for its volcanoes, pristine beaches, and coffee plantations, suddenly became the cynosure of the cryptocurrency world. President Nayib Bukele announced the nation’s decision to adopt bitcoin (BTC) as legal tender, the world’s first, which stirred up an intense cocktail of excitement, curiosity, and skepticism. El Salvador, […]
Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC)
What Is Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC)? Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) is an ERC-20 token pegged to the price of Bitcoin (BTC) that is intended to bridge the gap between the traditional Bitcoin blockchain and the Ethereum blockchain. WBTC is sometimes classified as a stablecoin because it mirrors the price of Bitcoin in the same way that USD stablecoins […]
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Race to a Spot Bitcoin ETF: TradFi Hopes to Take BTC Mainstream
The race to the first spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF is on. BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, filed an application for a spot BTC ETF in mid-June 2023. It joined a long list of applicants, which include fellow traditional finance (TradFi) companies WisdomTree and Invesco. Will the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reject ETF […]
BTC1
What Does BTC1 Mean? BTC1 is a Bitcoin protocol that has split off from two other bitcoin chains: Bitcoin Core and Bitcoin Cash. A series of “forks” have resulted in these three bitcoin projects, which are separate and autonomous. Techopedia Explains BTC1 BTC1 is a bitcoin project that enforces the Segregated Witness protocol or SegWit. […]
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