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Hong Kong Could See Spot Bitcoin ETFs Soon; Friend.Tech Money Metrics Surge
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as Hong Kong regulators are expediting the process to approve the spot bitcoin ETF applications, according to a report from Reuters. Plus, Friend.Tech sees money flowing back to the social application ahead of its potential airdrop. And, crypto exchange WOO X partnered with market maker Wintermute and indices provider GMCI to introduce a set of index perpetual contracts linked to meme coins, the top 30 cryptocurrencies, and layer 2 tokens.
Bitcoin ETFs Are Not the 'Dominant Narrative' Driving BTC's 2024 Rally: VanEck CEO
VanEck CEO Jan van Eck weighs in on bitcoin's 2024 rally and the success of spot BTC ETFs in the U.S. Plus, he explains why it's unlikely for the SEC to approve the spot Ether ETF applications in May and shares insights on competitions in the stablecoin market.
Why VanEck CEO Doesn't Think the SEC Will Approve Ether ETFs in May
VanEck CEO Jan van Eck discusses the disclosure documents the firm received before the SEC's approval of the spot bitcoin ETFs and whether he thinks the SEC will green-light the ether ETFs in May. Plus, why staking and tax guidelines around it could be of concern.
Bitcoin Supply Inactive for a Year Drops to 18-Month Low: Glassnode
Data tracked by blockchain analytics firm Glassnode shows that the percentage of bitcoin's circulating supply that last moved on-chain at least a year ago has declined to nearly 65.8%, the lowest since October 2022. What's the reason behind the urge to sell? CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
Eisenberg's $110M Fraud Trial Opens; FSI Calls for Consistency in Stablecoin Regulation
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as ether rallied to near $3,600 during the early hours of the East Asia trading day. Plus, crypto trader Avi Eisenberg's criminal fraud and manipulation trial opens. And, the latest study from Financial Stability Institute calls for countries to make their regulatory frameworks for stablecoins consistent.
Will Bitcoin Momentum Continue After the Halving?
Bitget Head of South Asia Jyotsna Hirdyani weighs in on the current positive momentum across the board and how the upcoming halving will potentially impact the crypto market. Plus, insights on what the South Asian markets are focusing on and the launch of Bitget's PoolX project.
Bitcoin Will 'Definitely' Reach $100K in Current Cycle, Bitget Exec Says
Bitget Head of South Asia Jyotsna Hirdyani discusses the current positive momentum in bitcoin and why it will likely remain strong in the short term after the halving. "It's fair to say that the cycle will definitely reach a mark of $100,000 plus," Hirdyani said.
Could Bitcoin Rally to $80K on Triangle Break?
A technical analysis by 10x Research predicts that bitcoin could soon rally to new record highs of $80,000 after breaking through a so-called triangle resistance. The breakout comes after the latest job report that indicated resilience in the U.S. economy. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
Bitcoin Price Shot Past $71K; Do Kwon and Terraform Labs Liable for Fraud in SEC Case
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as bitcoin price rose above the $71,000 level for the first time since the beginning of April. Plus, the latest gains in U.S. crypto-related stocks and a Manhattan jury found Do Kwon and Terraform Labs liable on civil fraud charges brought by the SEC.
How Buenos Aires Is Bringing Its Citizens On-Chain
Buenos Aires' Secretary of Innovation and Digital Transformation Diego Fernández joins "First Mover" to discuss how QuarkID simplifies the process of accessing and verifying personal documents for citizens. Plus, insights on the role zero-knowledge technology plays in the development of digital identity.
