Osprey seeks SEC nod for Bitcoin Trust ETF conversion

Key Takeaways Osprey Funds is seeking SEC approval to convert its Bitcoin Trust into an ETF. The conversion would provide enhanced liquidity and fee reductions for investors. Share this article Osprey submitted a draft registration statement to the Securities and Exchange Commission to convert its Osprey Bitcoin Trust (OBTC) into an exchange-traded fund, the company…

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Robinhood expands crypto offerings with Pyth Network token PYTH

Key Takeaways Robinhood has added the Pyth Network (PYTH) and Raydium (RAY) tokens to its platform, expanding its offering within the Solana ecosystem. The inclusion of these tokens provides retail investors access to Solana-based infrastructure projects. Share this article Robinhood added Solana-based token Pyth Network (PYTH) to its crypto trading platform as part of its…

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Wisconsin doubles down on BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF with $321 million investment

Key Takeaways The Wisconsin Investment Board doubled its holdings in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust to 6,060,351 shares valued at $321.5 million. Wisconsin’s board has also diversified investments in crypto-related companies like Coinbase and Marathon Digital. Share this article The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) has doubled its holdings in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT),…

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Vitalik calls for 10X scaling to reinforce Ethereum’s L1 dominance in an L2-heavy world

Key Takeaways Vitalik Buterin proposes a 10X increase in Ethereum’s L1 gas limit. A scaled L1 enhances security, facilitates L2 operations, and enables smooth asset transfers. Share this article Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin advocates for a tenfold increase in the network’s L1 gas limit, emphasizing its importance even as L2 solutions gain prominence. The proposal…

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Tether acquires minority stake in Italian football club Juventus

Key Takeaways Tether has acquired a minority stake in Juventus Football Club, marking its first entry into professional sports ownership. The acquisition is part of Tether’s strategic diversification beyond its core stablecoin business, expanding into technologies like AI and biotech. Share this article Tether, the company behind the world’s largest stablecoin, USDT, said Friday the…

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El Salvador’s president Nayib Bukele meets with Michael Saylor to discuss Bitcoin

Key Takeaways Nayib Bukele and Michael Saylor discussed Bitcoin at the presidential palace on Feb. 13. El Salvador’s recent legislative amendments make Bitcoin voluntary legal tender and prohibit its use for tax payments, aligning with IMF loan requirements. Share this article El Salvador President Nayib Bukele and Strategy founder Michael Saylor met at Casa Presidencial,…

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