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BlackRock takes initial steps toward an Ethereum ETF. BlackRock’s move signals the growing institutional interest in cryptocurrency investments. The SEC’s cautious stance on crypto ETFs presents regulatory challenges despite increasing industry enthusiasm. On Thursday, the website for Delaware’s Division of Corporations revealed the registration of an “iShares Ethereum Trust.” This move closely mirrors the steps taken by BlackRock in June when the company filed for a Bitcoin ETF, with a similar notice for the “iShares Bitcoin Trust.”  BlackRock has made first step towards filing for a spot Ether ETF. I just confirmed on the website myself. Nice catch by @SummersThings https://t.co/mLKIhKdiI6 — Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas) November 9, 2023 The iShares product, managed by BlackRock, holds a dominant position in the exchange-traded funds sector, boasting more than $2.3 trillion in assets under manageme...

MicroStrategy, led by Michael Saylor, is now reaping the rewards of its $4.68 billion Bitcoin (BTC) investment. The Tysons, Virginia-based company now enjoys a profit of $343 per BTC, thanks to the recent surge in the orange coin’s price. MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin bet paying off MicroStrategy’s impressive journey into the super-volatile world of Bitcoin investment is now yielding dividends, thanks to the latest Bitcoin price increase. With a calculated and strategic approach, the company is not only profitable but also looking to expand further. MicroStrategy’s story starts with its initial Bitcoin investment, made at an average purchase price of $29,582 per BTC.  With Bitcoin prices hovering around $29,925, the company currently holds a substantial profit of $343 per BTC. In total, they possess 158,245 BTC, resulting in an overall profit of $54.27 million. However, MicroStrategy is not resting on its laurels. The company has announced plans to acqui...

NFTs have taken a massive hit since the 2021 bull market, but some experts say they could make a comeback. Nonfungible tokens (NFTs) saw a massive surge in popularity in 2021, accompanied by sky-high prices, but the market has since come crashing back to earth, and it’s unclear whether there will be a resurgence .  NFTs are unique digital tokens recorded on a blockchain to certify ownership and authenticity. They can’t be copied or substituted but can be transferred and sold by their owner. According to analytics platform NFTGo, the NFT market cap valued in Ether (ETH) is down 40.59% over the past year at the time of writing, with trading volume down 40.81%. The market cap in U.S. dollars is down 41.16%, and its volume has dropped 66.77%. At the same time, market sentiment is ranked 13 out of 100, with an overall rating of “cold.” The NFT market has fallen even further in the latter half of 2023. Source: NFTGo Arno Bauer, senior solution architect at BNB Chain, told Cointelegraph ...