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VanEck's Ambitious Move: A Spot Bitcoin ETF with a "HODL" Ticker
VanEck submits a fifth amended application for a spot Bitcoin ETF under the "HODL" ticker, aiming for SEC approval and significant market impact.
Bitcoin Hodlers Experience Profits on Majority of Trading Days
Bitcoin's profitability challenges the narrative of depreciating volatility. 88.50% of Bitcoin's tradable days were profitable for hodlers, with just 11.56% being unprofitable. Understanding market cycles is crucial for investors, while some prefer daily trades. General Bytes shut down its cloud services due to a discovered security vulnerability.
US Crypto Holders Trust Banks and Exchanges for Custody
A recent survey by Paxos revealed that a majority of US crypto holders still trust banks, exchanges, and mobile payment apps for custody of their assets. Despite high-profile collapses and poor risk management practices, crypto owners continue to trust intermediaries for holding crypto assets. The survey also found an increasing desire among consumers to purchase Bitcoin and other digital assets from traditional banks, presenting a significant untapped opportunity for banks to expand their offerings.
Singapore police allegedly investigate Hodlnaut
Singaporean crypto lender Hodlnaut is reportedly under investigation for cheating and fraud. Multiple complaints against the platform between August and November 2022 prompted the police to investigate the exchange's founders. Singapore police say most complaints involve misrepresentations.
Hodlnaut Held Up to $13m on FTX Prior to Withdrawal Halt
Bankrupt crypto lending firm Hodlnaut may have $13M locked in FTX
Hodlnaut Lost $190M from Hong Kong Branch in TerraUSD Wreck
A report from the interim judicial manager has uncovered that cryptocurrency lender Hodlnaut's Hong Kong branch lost nearly $190 million during the collapse of the Terra/Luna digital token in May 2022.
Is Bitcoin Eyeing a Strong Movement amid Hodled Coins Hitting a 5-Year High?
Bitcoin might be geared toward a strong movement based on declining historic volatility.
Bitcoin Crosses $20K Mark, as Whales Continue to Accumulate Tokens
After slipping to lows of $18,000, Bitcoin has gained momentum and crossed the psychological price of $20,000.
Algorand Foundation Faces $35M Losses from Exposure to Hodlnaut
The losses at Algorand relate in part to exposure to Hodlnaut. The firm said it is pursuing a legal approach to recover such losses from Hodlnaut.
Slangs Used in Crypto Space
There is a plethora of crypto slang in the industry and it can be helpful to know about them as it can quickly explain the different terms used in the industry.