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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin cercado por medos de taxas
Os últimos movimentos de preços nos Mercados de Cripto em contexto para 8 de março de 2023.
SEC, CFTC Charge FTX’s Singh With Fraud Following Criminal Plea; Bitcoin ETF Dispute Heads to Court
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures charged former FTX director of engineering Nishad Singh with fraud allegations on Tuesday, following his guilty plea to similar charges in a federal court. Separately, Grayscale says it’s preparing to argue in court next week that the SEC inappropriately treated its bitcoin exchange-traded fund bid differently than earlier decisions approving bitcoin futures-based ETFs. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by Digital Currency Group (DCG).
DCG Is Selling Holdings in Several Grayscale Trusts: Financial Times
Digital Currency Group (DCG) started selling holdings in several investment vehicles run by its subsidiary and digital assets manager Grayscale at a steep discount, according to a Financial Times report citing U.S. securities filings. This report comes after DCG and Genesis had reached an initial agreement with a key group of creditors. Lumida CEO and co-founder Ram Ahluwalia weighs in. Grayscale, Genesis and CoinDesk are all owned by Digital Currency Group (DCG).
Grayscale Exec on GBTC Outlook
Grayscale Investments Chief Legal Officer Craig Salm discusses the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) as its discount continues to hover in the 40% range. Plus, reactions to Valkyrie Investments' offering to manage GBTC and whether Grayscale is considering offers. "Grasycale has zero intentions of removing ourselves as sponsor," Salm said. Digital Currency Group is the parent company of Grayscale and CoinDesk.
Grayscale Calls SEC’s Disapproval of Spot Bitcoin ETFs ‘Unreasonable’; Crypto Layoffs Continue
In a new court filing, digital asset management company Grayscale blasted the U.S. securities regulator for its "illogical" and "fundamentally unreasonable" argument against approving a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by parent company DCG. Plus, the latest developments on layoffs plaguing the crypto industry.
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Discount Narrows to 8-Week Low
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust's early 2023 rally outpaced that of its underlying bitcoin holdings, significantly narrowing its discount to the net asset value. The closed-end trust with more than $10 billion in assets under management is up 17.5% to begin the year versus about a 5% advance in the price of bitcoin to its current $17,300. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by parent company DCG. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down "The Chart of The Day."
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Trading at 45% Discount Amid Gemini, DCG Dispute
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust shares are trading at a 45% discount, according to YCharts. This comes as the co-founder of crypto exchange Gemini has accused Digital Currency Group CEO Barry Silbert of “bad faith stall tactics” as their respective companies lock horns over a business disagreement precipitated by FTX’s multi-billion-dollar implosion late last year. DCG is the parent company of Grayscale and CoinDesk.
There's a Silver Lining in the Wake of FTX's Collapse, Bitwise CIO Says
Bitwise Asset Management Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan joins “First Mover” to discuss his outlook on the crypto markets and the long-term silver lining of FTX’s collapse as lawmakers call for more regulatory clarity in the industry. Plus, insights on Grayscale considering returning 20% of investor capital if SEC refuses spot bitcoin ETF. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by Digital Currency Group.
SBF's Alameda Research Secretly Funded Crypto Media Site 'The Block'; Crypto Contagion Concerns
Crypto media site The Block was secretly funded over the last two years by Sam Bankman-Fried’s Alameda Research, The Block confirmed on Friday. Bernstein reacted to Genesis’ extended withdrawal freeze, saying that saving Grayscale would cost a fortune for Digital Currency Group (DCG), which owns Genesis Trading, Grayscale and CoinDesk. Plus, details on Coinbase asking users to switch USDT for USDC and Bankman-Fried agreeing to testify before U.S. House Financial Committee.
Hedge Fund Fir Tree Sues Grayscale to Obtain Details Regarding GBTC: Bloomberg
According to Bloomberg, hedge fund Fir Tree is suing crypto investment firm Grayscale to investigate potential mismanagement of its flagship Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC). This comes as GBTC is selling at close to a record 43% discount to the price of the underlying bitcoin in the trust. Eaglebrook Advisors Vice President of Research Joe Orsini discusses what this means for the overall crypto markets. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by Digital Currency Group.