As humans inch closer to becoming an interplanetary species, maintaining communication with Earth is vital. On Friday, NASA and partner agency Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) hitched a ride with SpaceX on an ambitious mission to target a metal-rich asteroid, and hopes to demonstrate a new, laser-based transmission system that promises to deliver higher rates of data delivery from deep space.…
Month: October 2023
MetaMask Crypto Wallet Removed from Apple App Store
MetaMask, one of the most popular cryptocurrency wallet applications, is no longer available in Apple’s App Store in the United States. The development was first reported on Twitter by @WatcherGuru. BREAKING: MetaMask has been removed from the Apple App Store. — Watcher.Guru (@WatcherGuru) October 14, 2023 A comment from an account apparently belonging to a MetaMask representative responded quickly, confirming…
Ethereum losing streak vs. Bitcoin hits 15 months — Can ETH price reverse course?
The price of Ethereum’s native token, Ether (ETH), is trading around a 15-month low versus Bitcoin (BTC), and the lowest since Ethereum switched to proof-of-stake (PoS). Will it continue to weaken for the remainder of 2023? Let’s take a closer look at the charts. Ethereum price breaks below critical support vs. Bitcoin The ETH/BTC pair dropped to as low as 0.056…
What happens if SEC doesn’t appeal Grayscale spot Bitcoin ETF ruling?
The SEC must appeal Grayscale’s win in a D.C. Appeals Court on Oct. 13, or it will have to approve — or try to delay — the firm’s Bitcoin ETF bid. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/public/index.php/news/what-happens-if-sec-appeal-grayscale-spot-bitcoin-etf-ruling
Ferrari to accept crypto payments in the US
Ferrari will accept cryptocurrency payments for its luxury sports cars in the United States due to customer demand. The carmaker also plans to accept crypto payments in Europe. According to an Oct. 14 report from Reuters, Ferrari’s chief marketing and commercial officer, Enrico Galliera, confirmed the intentions of the luxury car brand. Ferrari’s choice to accept cryptocurrency payments was driven…
ProShares prepares to launch unique Short Ether Strategy ETF
ProShares introduced a trio of Ethereum futures ETFs in the recent weeks. Presently, the company is gearing up to provide a distinctive offering. ProShares’ Short Ether Strategy ETF (SETH) from the fund group is poised to commence trading shortly, following the debut of the initial Ethereum futures ETFs by about two weeks. SETH, scheduled for listing on the NYSE Arca…
Coinbase continues push to compel SEC to act on crypto rulemaking petition
Coinbase has doubled down on its push for a court order compelling the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to act on the firm’s crypto rulemaking petition. Coinbase wants a mandamus issued within 30 days to compel the SEC to give an official answer on whether it will accept or deny the petition. The SEC submitted a long-awaited status update on…
Bitcoin price gets new $25K target as SEC decision day boosts GBTC
Bitcoin analysis flags liquidity waiting in the wings above and below the current BTC price range, while GBTC erases more of its discount. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/public/index.php/news/bitcoin-price-25k-target-sec-decision-boosts-gbtc
Caroline Ellison: Secret recording offers trove of explosive revelations
Among many critical revelations about Alameda and FTX’s relationship, Caroline Ellison confirmed that Alameda always had access to customers’ funds at FTX. Source: https://cointelegraph.com/public/index.php/news/ftx-alameda-caroline-ellison-secret-recording-explosive-revelations
SEC reportedly wont appeal court decision on Grayscale Bitcoin ETF
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission reportedly has no plans to appeal the recent court decision that favored Grayscale Investments. The ruling requires the SEC to review the firm’s spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund application. Benzinga (and others) reporting that Reuters is reporting that the SEC will NOT be appealing Grayscale case. pic.twitter.com/yd9BBtRwv5 — Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas) October 13, 2023…