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Could the SEC Approve Grayscale’s Bitcoin Spot ETF Next Year?
Grayscale Investments filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to convert its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into a bitcoin spot ETF, but could it get greenlit this year? Grayscale Global Head of ETFs Dave LaValle shares his insights into the U.S. regulatory landscape and the industry implications of the potential SEC approval on a physically-backed bitcoin ETF. Plus, his views on stablecoins.
NFT.NYC 2021 Conference Kicks Off, NFT42 CEO on the Booming NFT Market
The art, gaming, and crypto worlds are colliding for NFT.NYC, a week-long sold-out conference that dives into the world of NFTs. NFT collector and NFT42 CEO Jimmy McNelis shares insights into his best investments in digital collectibles, the NFT market’s biggest challenges, growth opportunities to watch, and the intellectual property implications.
The Latest on the $1T Infrastructure Bill
Various U.S. House of Representatives lawmakers have said they will vote on both the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill and the primarily Democrat-led Build Back Better Act this week. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses the top regulatory events he’s continuing to monitor and the implications for the crypto community.
Craig Wright's Multibillion-Dollar Bitcoin Trial Starts Next Week
A trial involving cryptocurrency entrepreneur Craig Wright and the estate of his former business partner Dave Kleiman begins next week. CoinDesk's Christie Harkin and Brad Keoun discuss the significance and possible outcomes.
Bitcoin White Paper Turns 13
Bitcoin celebrates the 13th anniversary of the release of the white paper Sunday. CoinDesk's Christie Harkin and Brad Keoun discuss the significance of the milestone, the mainstream adoption of bitcoin, and what the crypto sphere can expect from the king of digital currency next.
Bitcoin’s Next Move Ahead of Options Expiry
A full $3.1 billion worth of BTC options are set to mature Friday, which could be a source of volatility. Currently, the top volume contracts have been around the $60,000 strike price, with calls outweighing puts. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
The Rise of Shib Coin and the State of the Crypto Markets
“All About Bitcoin’s” Week in Review panel weighs in on the major crypto news of the week: bitcoin’s price dip Thursday, the rise of Shiba Inu coin (SHIB), and the booming bitcoin ETF market after the SEC approved various U.S. bitcoin ETFs.
Here’s Why a CryptoPunk Sold for $530M
A CryptoPunk NFT was purchased for a staggering half-billion dollars, a figure that would have made the sale not only one of the largest ever in NFT-land but also in all of art history. Yet, on-chain analysts say this could have just been an elaborate publicity stunt. "The Hash" squad discusses the latest smart contract magic.
Facebook Takes on New Name ‘Meta’ as Company Expands Into Metaverse
Facebook’s metaverse will support NFTs in a possible boost to the Ethereum protocol. After teasing its NFT tie-up, Facebook also changed its name to "Meta," further hinting at the company’s commitment to building out its version of the metaverse. "The Hash" hosts unpack the implications for Facebook's latest metaverse ambitions.
Bitcoin Celebrates 13th White Paper Anniversary
Halloween 2021 marks the 13th anniversary of the release of the white paper for bitcoin, the first fully decentralized, peer-to-peer electronic cash system by anonymous creator(s) Satoshi Nakomoto. "The Hash" panel discusses bitcoin's milestone, also reflecting on its history.
