Digital Assets Report 46

  • Grayscale's Digital Asset funds' hits $60 Bn AUM and overtakes top Gold ETF
  • Bitcoin's Taproot Upgrade is the first in four years
  • Van Eck Bitcoin Futures ETF listed today
  • Tim Cook reveals he owns cryptocurrencies

Business

Crypto Firm Grayscale Hits $60 Billion AUM, Overtaking Top Gold ETF - Decrypt
Digital asset manager Grayscale’s total assets under management have surpassed that of the world’s largest and most liquid gold ETF.
VanEck’s bitcoin futures ETF to list tomorrow
The VanEck Bitcoin Strategy ETF will launch under the ticker XBTF on Cboe exchange tomorrow, days after its spot offering was rejected.
Bitcoin’s biggest upgrade in four years just happened – here’s what changes
The Taproot update means greater transaction privacy and efficiency – and crucially, it will unlock the potential for smart contracts.
Bitcoin Taproot upgrade improves the network as BTC price impact may be limited
The Taproot upgrade, coming in as the first upgrade for the network in four years, is a major step for the network as it improves its fundamentals even further.
Paradigm Launches a Record $2.5B Crypto Fund
Paradigm has announced a record-breaking funding round for their new venture fund, which will allocate $2.5 billion to crypto startups.
Coinbase shares drop after third-quarter revenue misses analysts’ estimates
Coinbase reported weaker-than-expected revenue figures in the third quarter and a drop in monthly active users from the prior period.
Reddit co-founder to invest $100 million in social media on Solana
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian will be investing in decentralized social media that uses the Solana blockchain.
Twitter’s new crypto team to incorporate more and decentralized tech
The team will first focus on growing decentralized apps for creators to manage virtual goods, currencies and ways for fans to show support.
E-commerce giant JD starts accepting China’s digital currency on Singles Day for the first time
JD said that as of Nov. 11, more than 100,000 people had used China’s digital currency on the company’s app during the Singles Day promotion period.
Circle to invest in Japanese yen stablecoin as part of expansion to Asia
Circle’s Asia plans include a regional headquarters in Singapore, a new venture arm and investment in Japanese yen stablecoin efforts.

Markets

Crypto Charts 46
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Digital Assets Market Intelligence 05
Bitcoin: * Price reached all-time high * Leverage flush drops prices by 8% in a few hours * Prices consolidated and then gradually increased due to strong supply and demand dynamics * Bullish Macro trend Ether: * Price reached all-time high * Despite price fluctuations, price finished ma…
The Week Onchain (Week 46, 2021)
Bitcoin breaks to new all-time-highs as the on-chain dynamics reach an inflection point. We analyse changes in spending patterns, and identify tools for navigating bull market tops.
Bitcoin, Ether Lose Ground as Twitter CFO Rules Out Crypto Investment, Dollar Index Hits 16-Month High
Ned Segal’s comments likely provided a reason for traders to take some risk off the table in the wake of the rising dollar and U.S. tax reporting requirement.

Regulations

Biden’s infrastructure bill hands crypto industry to US Treasury
US President Joe Biden has signed a landmark $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill into law which includes tax reporting provisions that apply to cryptocurrency.
What FATF’s Latest Guidance Means for DeFi, Stablecoins and Self-Hosted Wallets
Launching a truly “global” stablecoin is likely to get more difficult in the coming year as a result of the guidance, which advises regulators to keep such projects on a short leash.
Huobi exiting the Singapore market due to regulatory compliance
Regrettably, this means Huobi Global can no longer offer services to Singapore-based users,” the announcement reads.
NYC Coin: New York City Gets its Own Cryptocurrency. All you Need to Know
Cryptocurrency: New York getting its own cryptocurrency. Get news on crypcurrency, NYCCoin news, what is NYCCoin on News18.com

Opinions

Apple CEO Tim Cook reveals that he owns some cryptocurrency
Tim Cook, the chief executive of Apple Inc., said Tuesday that he owns cryptocurrency.
Indonesia’s national Islamic council reportedly declares Bitcoin haram
Indonesia’s top religious scholars body MUI has reiterated its rejection of cryptocurrencies due to alleged “elements of uncertainty, wagering and harm.”

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