Jevons Paradox: What It Actually Means For Bitcoin
From an economic standpoint, Jevon’s Paradox is arguably the foundation of the scaling road we have started walking down for Bitcoin. Pushing things off-chain is attempting to make the use of the scarce resource that blockspace is much more efficient to accommodate a materially larger user base than the...
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Spot Bitcoin ETFs Could Trade Live on Thursday or Friday: CNBC
Spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) could potentially commence live trading as early as Thursday or Friday, with approval happening this Wednesday, sources close to the matter told CNBC. This news comes amid intense anticipation for the launch of Spot Bitcoin ETFs, a significant milestone anticipated to provide mainstream investors...
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Former SEC Chair: Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Is Inevitable, “There’s Nothing Left to Decide”
A bold statement has emerged from a former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Jay Clayton, suggesting that the approval of a Spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) is inevitable, stating that “there’s nothing left to decide,” in an interview with CNBC today. The former SEC Chair’s confident proclamation...
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Nasdaq Files Amendment for BlackRock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF, Nears Approval Deadline
The Nasdaq has submitted an amendment for BlackRock and Valkyrie’s Spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) 19b-4 filings, inching closer to the looming approval deadline this coming Wednesday. The amendment filing comes was the next step forward in the regulatory process, indicating progress in the bid to secure approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission...
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Spot Bitcoin ETF Applicants Clear Key Hurdle on Path to SEC Approval
In a significant stride towards the potential approval of Spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) in the United States, applicants have overcome a pivotal hurdle, marking a crucial milestone in their quest for regulatory approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). As reported by Bloomberg, the applicants seeking...
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VanEck Commits to Donating 5% of Spot ETF Profits Over a Decade to Bitcoin Core Developers
In a significant move showcasing dedication to the broader Bitcoin ecosystem, VanEck, a notable investment management firm, has pledged to allocate 5% of profits generated from their Spot Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), if approved by the SEC, towards supporting Bitcoin Core developers for a period exceeding a decade. VanEck has...
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Bitcoin Magazine Editorial Policy on Bitcoin Tokens
The creation of arbitrary tokens on top of the Bitcoin protocol is by no means new. In Bitcoin’s now 15-year history, there have been many attempts to create compatible protocols that leverage the data storage provided by Bitcoin nodes in an attempt to allow the creation of new cryptocurrencies...
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Clarifying Bitcoin Magazine Editorial Policy on Bitcoin Tokens
The creation of arbitrary tokens on top of the Bitcoin protocol is by no means new. In Bitcoin’s now 15-year history, there have been many attempts to create compatible protocols that leverage the data storage provided by Bitcoin nodes in an attempt to allow the creation of new cryptocurrencies...
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Holiday price action: Signs of the next crypto bull run?
A closer look at the similarities between today’s thriving crypto market and the 2020–2021 bull run....
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Bitcoin As A 21st Century Piece Of Eight
Many commentators compare Bitcoin with gold, the idea being that its finite supply makes it an attractive long-term store of value. There have been historical examples of broad adoption of gold currencies, such as the British Empire’s sovereign and half-sovereign. However, adoption of the sovereigns was often promoted and...
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