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Bitcoin Could Surge to $160K on Halving, Spot ETF Hype in 2024, But Risks Remain

“We argue that bitcoin and crypto markets could have a positive year in 2024 mostly amid the effects from: 1. The market valuation cycle, 2. Network activity, 3. The bitcoin halving, 4. The macroeconomic perspective, 5. Bitcoin spot ETF approval and 6. Growing stablecoin liquidity,” analysts at CryptoQuant said. Source link

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Bitcoin Price (BTC) Headed Higher in 2024 Thanks to Spot ETF

Mainstream investors – whether at the individual or institutional level – to date have not had a “high bandwidth” compliant channel for putting money into bitcoin, said Saylor, and that’s all about to change with the spot ETF. This new vehicle, argued Saylor, is going to drive a demand shock for bitcoin which will soon…

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BlackRock Revises Spot Bitcoin ETF Proposal Ahead of Rumored SEC Approvals

Black Rock’s ETF proposal now includes cash redemptions, a concession to the SEC that may improve the fund’s approval odds. Source link

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Bitwise Spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF Ad Launches

Bitwise is among numerous firms awaiting approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for launching a spot bitcoin ETF. Unlike larger players like BlackRock, Bitwise has been offering crypto ETF products for several years, a point the ad makes clear at the end, saying “ETFs backed by crypto specialists.” Source link

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Ultrasound could spot battery defects that might lead to fires

Potentially dangerous battery damage that would normally be hidden from sight could be revealed quickly and at low cost using ultrasound waves Source link

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Coinbase Launches Spot Trading of Bitcoin and Ether Outside the U.S.

The move came at a time where regulators in the U.S. started to heavily crack down on crypto companies, including Coinbase itself, which was sued and is still under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for allegedly violating federal securities laws. The exchange has moved to dismiss those allegations. Source link

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