The SEC will reject spot #Bitcoin ETFs again, says Matrixport.
"The current five-person voting Commissioners leadership critical for the ETF approval is dominated by Democrats. From a political perspective, there is no reason to approve a Bitcoin Spot ETF." 
CNBC explaining the #Bitcoin halving https://video.nostr.build/ee03ce948d7e095c12a4f4aaf71b02eb584cfe2730756c2f2634b2c6b18f9f54.mp4
The Morgan Stanley Europe Opportunity Fund ($140M AUM) may invest up to 25% of its assets in a Cayman Islands subsidiary, which could indirectly invest in #Bitcoin through futures or Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (BTC). 
New #crypto tax rules (6050I law) start today - demand reporting transactions (name, address, SS) over $10k within 15 days to the IRS or face a felony.
Compliance is unclear posing challenges in identifying senders (ie block rewards) and using existing ways to report. 
Steve Weiss: "I don't believe in #Bitcoin . I still see no use case other than speculation"
Weiss sold half his position of #Bitcoin on Friday before the run-up because he believes the ETF news is priced in https://video.nostr.build/6be78a8c78c22c4667f91eeb1ccf5d34bdc40972fd2b4edccd836919e756469e.mp4
Grayscale #Bitcoin Trust files a new Form S-3 amendment with the SEC, solely to file exhibits 
#Bitcoin - 16000 blocks to halving!
#SamBankman-Fried donated $100 million in stolen customer funds to US politicians.
Today, the US Government announced they're dropping six charges against #SBF and will not prosecute him for a political campaign finance violation. 
Sam Bankman-Fried donated $100 million in stolen customer funds to US politicians.
Today, the US Government announced they're dropping six charges against SBF and will not prosecute him for a political campaign finance violation.
#Bitcoin options data indicate that interest in the ETF is relatively low, with Jan 12 options IV declining rather than rising, suggesting that investors are not expecting significant price swings following the ETF's approval, per GreeksLive 
#ETH update roadmap 
NEW: Reuters reports that sources suggest the SEC could notify cleared spot #Bitcoin ETF issuers as early as Tuesday or Wednesday that they are approved for a January 10th launch
NEW: Reuters reports that sources suggest the SEC could notify cleared spot #Bitcoin ETF issuers as early as Tuesday or Wednesday that they are approved for a January 10th launch
Reuters reports that sources suggest the SEC could notify cleared spot #Bitcoin ETF issuers as early as Tuesday or Wednesday that they are approved for a January 10th launch
JUST IN: Nic Carter predicts that the #Bitcoin spot ETF approval will have a “muted” effect at launch. Carter forecasts that the real move will happen later in 2024, following a “marketing rampage” from institutional players. https://video.nostr.build/73ce89ed444ad987d3c5e493bae70a0337b1a07cd1fa0ac18da15c2e6732f249.mp4
NEW: #Bitcoin is currently the 16th largest currency in the world by market capitalization 
BlackRock names JPMorgan as an authorized participant for its Spot #Bitcoin ETF.
Bitcoin Mining Stocks Boom With Marathon Digital In The Lead
#MarathonDH , in particular, has soared by a remarkable 900% since the beginning of the year, showcasing a staggering increase in its stock value.
Report: Bhutan Commences Plan to Develop 600-Megawatt #Bitcoin Mining Farm
https://news.bitcoin.com/report-bhutan-commences-plan-to-develop-600-megawatt-bitcoin-mining-farm/