The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is on the verge of potentially approving several spot Bitcoin ETFs, as evidenced by the flurry of recent activities by major financial institutions. As Bloomberg’s James Seyffart highlights, the market eagerly anticipates amendments to 19b-4 filings, which is crucial for approval. These amendments are expected to address issues The post More Bitcoin ETF updates, SEC calls expected today, but decision next week: Bloomberg, Fox Analysts appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the Africa Stablecoin Consortium to pilot the cNGN stablecoin within its Regulatory Sandbox. This initiative marks a key moment in the evolution of financial developments in the country. The ASC brings together a group of leading financial institutions, fintech innovators, and blockchain specialists, aiming to redefine and The post Central Bank of Nigeria approves cNGN stablecoin to pilot in February amid CBDC woes appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Three hopeful ETF candidates, Grayscale and Fidelity, and VanEck have now filed their form 8-A with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), marking significant steps forward in the ongoing efforts to establish a spot Bitcoin ETF. These filings are crucial as they signify the registration necessary for issuers to trade on an exchange upon The post Bitcoin ETF decision may be ‘imminent’ as VanEck, Grayscale file exchange registration form: Bloomberg Analyst appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Visa has revealed a new web3 loyalty engagement solution designed to meet modern consumers’ evolving digital needs, offering immersive experiences like gamified rewards, augmented reality treasure hunts, and novel ways to utilize loyalty points. The promotional video for the service states that “traditional loyalty programs are simply an exchange of spend and reward, but consumers The post Visa unveils web3 loyalty platform allowing brands to create custom branded crypto wallets appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Cipher Mining and Stronghold Digital started the new year by announcing significant expansions in their Bitcoin mining capabilities, scaling up operations in response to changing market dynamics. These developments come as Bitcoin miners adapt to an evolving landscape where transaction fees, bolstered by new technologies like Inscriptions, are increasingly vital in revenue generation. Bitcoin transaction The post Bitcoin miners increase capacity though Inscription-fueled transaction fee surge cools ahead of halving appeared first on CryptoSlate.