BNP Paribas, the second largest European bank, has purchased exposure to Bitcoin via a spot ETF, per recent 13F filings with the SEC . The filings show BNP Paribas bought BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT). JUST IN: 🇫🇷 Second largest European bank, BNP Paribas reports exposure to #Bitcoin ETFContinue Reading
Korok Ray, Bitcoin researcher and Associate Professor at the Mays Business School at Texas A&M University, announced plans to launch The Bitcoin Research Institute to drive academic research at the intersection of Bitcoin and artificial intelligence. At the MicroStrategy World: Bitcoin for Corporations 2024 event, Ray made note of Bitcoin’sContinue Reading
MicroStrategy revealed its latest innovation today, a decentralized identity (ID) platform built on the Bitcoin network, named MicroStrategy Orange, at the MicroStrategy World: Bitcoin for Corporations 2024 event. JUST IN: MicroStrategy launches an enterprise platform for building decentralized identity applications on #Bitcoin — MicroStrategy Orange 👀 pic.twitter.com/P5PXz80kSD — Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) May 1,Continue Reading
Is OP_CAT happening? The covenants proposal was just assigned BIP number #347. But before we delve deeper, let’s explore what covenants are and why Bitcoiners may want them. Is Bitcoin an ideal state of digital e-cash or do we want more from our coins on-chain? Scratching the Surface: Bitcoin ScriptsContinue Reading
Hoseki, a leader in Bitcoin and blockchain verification solutions, has unveiled Hoseki Verified, a new verification product aimed at enhancing transparency and trust in the cryptocurrency industry, with a focus on spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) asset verification, according to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. This public dashboard aims toContinue Reading
Major global bank Standard Chartered believes the Bitcoin price could see further downside to around $50,000, according to recent comments. Geoffrey Kendrick, head of forex and digital assets research at Standard Chartered, told The Block: “BTC’s proper break below $60,000 has now reopened a route to the $50,000-52,000 range.” As ofContinue Reading
The below is an excerpt from a recent edition of Bitcoin Magazine Pro, Bitcoin Magazine’s premium markets newsletter. To be among the first to receive these insights and other on-chain bitcoin market analysis straight to your inbox, subscribe now. We’re Looking For The Next Top Bitcoin Fund Manager! Bitcoin MagazineContinue Reading
The recently approved Hong Kong Bitcoin spot ETFs began trading today, but saw relatively low volume on their first day. The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) approved 6 total spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs last week. NEW: 🇭🇰 Opening ceremony of Hong Kong spot #Bitcoin ETFs 👏 pic.twitter.com/ux1eb5PqRn —Continue Reading
Spot Bitcoin exchange traded funds (ETFs) have officially gone live in Hong Kong as its stock market opens. OFFICIAL: SPOT #BITCOIN ETFS COMMENCE TRADING IN HONG KONG 🇭🇰 pic.twitter.com/yI8HsqRECf — Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) April 30, 2024 The approval, eagerly awaited for months, signals a new era for the Bitcoin industryContinue Reading
MicroStrategy, a leading business intelligence and software company, has continued its steadfast commitment to Bitcoin by purchasing an additional 122 BTC in April at a total cost of $7.8 million, Founder & Chairman Michael Saylor announced today. BREAKING: MicroStrategy bought 122 more #Bitcoin for $7.8 million. pic.twitter.com/IZWUNj0kHY — Bitcoin MagazineContinue Reading
