MicroStrategy Acquires An Additional $15 Million in Bitcoin
By San Lee
Microstrategy announced today that it purchased $15 million worth of Bitcoin. The company’s CEO, Michael Saylor, tweeted this morning that his company had bought approximately 253 BTC, bringing its total holdings to about 91,579 BTC. In his tweet, Saylor said…
Is GrayScale Bitcoin Trust’s Demise Inevitable? GBTC Premium Negative for a Consecutive Month
By San Lee
Since February, Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) has continued to trade at a negative premium. The Bitcoin fund, available to institutional investors on the traditional stock market, has traded below the price of Bitcoin since February 22, 2021 — a telling…
VC Money Continues to Flow into Crypto: Firms Received More Funding Last Quarter than Entirety of 2020
By San Lee
Without a doubt, the mainstream resurgence of cryptos have spurred on new movements within the industry, ranging from decentralized finance (DeFi) to non-fungible tokens (NFTs). These red-hot sub-industries within the broader crypto scene have resulted in hundreds if not thousands…
Coinbase to Direct List on the Nasdaq on April 14th
By San Lee
After months of wait and uncertainty, cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase finally received the greenlight from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list its shares on the Nasdaq Composite. Since filing for an IPO last December, the crypto giant has…
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Bubble or a drop in the ocean? Putting Bitcoin's $1 trillion milestone into perspective
Bitcoin is relatively small compared to stocks and real estate, and those holders might reinvest dividends in other assets. On Feb. 19, Bitcoin’s (BTC) market capitalization surpassed $1 trillion for the first time. While this was an exciting moment for…
NFT Sales Volume Plummets From Recent Highs: Is the Hype Over?
By San Lee
Only weeks ago, it seemed impossible for the digital art market to cool off. Throughout February, the non-fungible token (NFT) craze was in full spotlight, with the mania reaching its peak with the record setting $69 million Beeple auction. At…
Breaking Down Coinbase’s Ex-SEC Hire as Crypto Regulations Mount
By San Lee
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced today that it hired Brett Redfearn, ex-director of SEC’s trading and markets division, to run its capital markets arm. These recent regulatory hires have been nothing new for the crypto space, as governments have continued to…
Bitcoin Has Won Over Institutional Investors: Could Governments Be Next?
By San Lee
When Bitcoin surged to an all-time high of $17,000 in late 2017, the cryptocurrency headlined media outlets and financial journals — but not for the right reasons. Analysts and major institutional figureheads bashed and ostracized the promising digital asset, dubbing…
Visa to Accept Cryptocurrencies for Payment Settlements
By San Lee
According to Reuters, Visa announced today that it will begin accepting cryptocurrency USD Coin (USDC) to settle transactions on its payment network. The move by the fintech giant coincides with the growing institutional acceptance of digital currencies. The company has…