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Brock Pierce For President, Crypto Venture Capitalist Announces Candidacy
Brock Pierce has announced that he will be joining the presidential race in the 2020 US elections.
Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Proposes Tweaks to Improve Decentralization and Reduce Consensus Overhead
Vitalik Buterin, the founder of Ethereum, has proposed changes to the network's staking model aimed at improving decentralization and reducing the consensus layer's computational burden. The proposal includes the introduction of a two-tiered staking system involving node operators and delegators. Buterin suggests that these changes could significantly reduce the number of signatures required for consensus, thereby making it easier for more people to participate in the network's validation process.
BlackRock reschedules its $10 million Bitcoin investment to January 5, 2024
BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, is rescheduling its $10 million investment in Bitcoin to January 5, 2024, as a major step towards launching the first spot Bitcoin ETF.
BlackRock Bitcoin Private Trust to Be Benchmarked by Kraken's CF Benchmarks Bitcoin Index
The world’s largest investment management firm BlackRock's Bitcoin Private Trust, will use the Kraken subsidiary CF Benchmarks Bitcoin Index as a benchmark for issuance, The Block reported.
SEC in Advanced Talks with Asset Managers for Spot Bitcoin ETF: BlackRock in the Spotlight
The U.S. SEC is in advanced discussions with BlackRock on a spot Bitcoin ETF, marking a significant moment in cryptocurrency's mainstream adoption.
SEC's Delay on BlackRock Ethereum ETF Decision Signals Cautious Stance
The SEC has postponed its decision on BlackRock's proposed Ethereum ETF to March 10, 2024. This reflects the regulator's cautious approach toward crypto-based investment products and highlights the need for clearer regulatory frameworks in the digital assets space.
BlackRock's Bitcoin Strategy: Mining Investments and ETF Proposals
BlackRock has invested $411.54 million in Bitcoin mining businesses, including Riot Platforms Inc., Marathon Digital Holdings, Cipher Mining, and Terawulf, and proposed a Bitcoin ETF, despite SEC reluctance, highlighting Bitcoin's growing importance in finance.
R3 - Revolutionizing Trade Finance with Blockchain
R3 leads the largest blockchain ecosystem in the world, creating initiatives using distributed ledger technology. Carl Wegner, the Managing Director and Head of Asia at R3, elaborates on the consortium’s reach with its broad ecosystem, on initiatives that are built on Corda, including, Project Voltron, Project Inthanon, Project LionRock, and Project Ubin in Asia.
SEC’s Filing Shows Blackrock Made $369,137 Profits on Its Bitcoin Futures
BlackRock has made $369,137 from its investment into Bitcoin futures, according to SEC’s filing. Despite crypto volatility, the investment firm is on a trajectory to more from its Bitcoin futures investments.
ConsenSys Picked to Help Develop Phase 2 of Hong Kong's CBDC Project
Blockchain firm ConsenSys has revealed that it has been awarded a cross-border payment network study project by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)
Brock Pierce's Presidential Campaign Enlists Akon as Chief Strategist
Crypto entrepreneur Akon has announced that he will be endorsing Brock Pierce’s presidential campaign and joining the crypto venture capitalist’s campaign team.
NBA's Rockets Team up with NYDIG, to be Paid in Bitcoin
NBA team Houston Rockets announced that it will collaborate with the New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG), a top player in the bitcoin arena.