Bitcoin
Why Bitcoin is up 1.5% today
Analysis
Bitcoin rose about 1.5% over the past 24 hours, likely supported by institution- and regulation-positive headlines. The Block reported that BlackRock filed for a bitcoin ETF structure offering downside protection with upside exposure to IBIT, a development that can reinforce expectations of continued product expansion and demand around spot BTC exposure.
Contributing Factors (3)
Swiss Regulator Approves First Retail Fund That Holds Bitcoin Directly
FINMA waived the diversification rules for the fund but leaned hard on custody and investor-protection safeguards.
The Coinbase allegations expose Bitcoin's corporate governance gap
Corporate adoption of bitcoin will stall as long as companies can't show who controls the money, who approves its movement, or whether it's still there, argues Onramp CEO Michael Tanguma.
BlackRock files for bitcoin ETF offering downside protection and upside exposure to IBIT
One of the world's largest investment managers, BlackRock has filed for another bitcoin fund, marking its third tied to the asset.
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