Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, recently shared his views on gold vs Bitcoin and why they play very different roles in finance. According to Wu Blockchain, Hayes said that sovereign nations still favor gold as a safe-haven, while individual investors are drawn to Bitcoin for its volatility and self-custody advantages. Arthur Hayes: Why Sovereign Nations
Imagine a financial revolution where Pakistan’s rupee goes digital, unlocking billions in economic potential. The nation is now seriously considering a groundbreaking Pakistan stablecoin pegged to its national currency, alongside a central bank digital currency (CBDC). This bold move could transform the country’s financial landscape forever. What Exactly is Pakistan Planning with Stablecoins? Pakistan is
WisdomTree has submitted an S-1 registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission to launch a fund tracking the performance of the CoinDesk 20 Index, which includes the 20 largest cryptos, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana and Cardano. According to the preliminary prospectus sent and acknowledged by the SEC on Friday, the ETF will
Andrew Webley, CEO of The Smarter Web Company, has confirmed new Bitcoin purchases and progress toward the firm’s upcoming rebrand. In his latest weekly update, Webley shared key developments from what he described as “a tough week share price wise.” But one that left the company in a stronger position overall. It is time for
On November 7 (ET), Wu Blockchain reported that U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs saw a massive $558 million in total net outflows. All twelve Bitcoin ETFs recorded withdrawals, with none seeing any inflows. This marks one of the largest single-day outflows since Bitcoin spot ETFs began trading in the United States. On Nov. 7 (ET), U.S.
A well-known crypto whale, nicknamed “1011short,” has made a bold move in the crypto market. After closing all his Bitcoin long positions at a $1.3 million loss. The trader has gone all in on Ethereum. According to Lookonchain data, he now holds 40,000 ETH. Which worth roughly $138 million, with a liquidation price near $2,532.81.
Key Takeaways BlackRock clients divested $127 million in Bitcoin on November 7. This marks another major outflow from the asset manager’s crypto holdings. BlackRock clients pulled $127 million from the firm’s Bitcoin ETF on Friday, marking another sizable outflow from the asset manager’s cryptocurrency holdings. BlackRock, a prominent asset manager, has experienced a series of
ARK Invest’s founder and CEO, Cathie Wood, reiterated her long-term optimism for Bitcoin in the November edition of In the Know podcast. Despite recent market fluctuations, she confirmed that her $1 million price projection for Bitcoin remains unchanged. Wood pointed to the rapid expansion of stablecoins, whose combined value has now exceeded $300 billion, as
OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman was served with a subpoena during a live discussion with Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr at the Sydney Goldstein Theater in San Francisco. The event, hosted by civic leader Manny Yekutiel, was interrupted when a man from the audience jumped on stage claiming to deliver a subpoena. Yekutiel
Story Highlights Over 130 countries are developing CBDCs, raising concerns about their impact on crypto’s future. Experts say CBDCs could threaten decentralization but also drive wider digital asset adoption. The growing CBDC race signals a global shift toward regulated digital finance. More than 130 countries, covering almost 98% of global GDP, are now developing or