VanEck files for Solana ETF, Ether supply inflates, and more: Hodler’s Digest, June 23-29

The race for central-bank digital currencies has been on for some time now, and since the development of the digital yuan may have been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, other countries could beat China to the punch.Almost exactly one year ago, the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank and Bitt Inc. — a financial-technology company based…

Binance is looking to diversify its business interests by acquiring company’s outside the scope of cryptocurrency, according to a report from the Financial Times. “We want to identify and invest in one or two targets in every economic sector and try to bring them into crypto,” said Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, affectionately known to his 5.3…

On-chain data shows short-term Bitcoin holders continue to capitulate while long-term investors have been buying the dip in anticipation of the market moving higher. 2071 Total views 3 Total shares Bitcoin started the week off with an abrupt bullish breakout to $37,500, a level some analysts have identified as a crucial 'line in the sand',…

The United States equities markets made a strong recovery this week but Bitcoin (BTC) failed to follow suit. This means that cryptocurrency investors stayed away and could be worried by the ongoing problems at Silvergate bank. These fears could be what is behind the total crypto market capitalization dropping to nearly $1 trillion.The behavior analytics…

European investment manager Peakside Capital Advisors has launched a real estate fund for the German market using blockchain technology, the company confirmed in a press release on June 12.The fund, which focuses on assets between €15 and €75 million ($17-$85 million), is a product of a partnership with German funds-as-a-service technology platform Brickblock.Bricklock operates ScalingFunds,…

“In the past, innovative firms would have been pleading for less regulation — now they understand and appreciate that rules are there to help provide certainty," said Nikhil Rathi. 135 Total views 2 Total shares The chief executive of the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority, or FCA, said the U.K. government will be working with…

Selling or transacting your Bitcoin isn’t worth the tax burden, according to the CEO of Ark Invest. 1036 Total views 8 Total shares Cathie Wood, the founder and CEO of Ark Invest, is cautioning investors not to sell or transact their Bitcoin (BTC) until the United States Internal Revenue Agency, or IRS, introduces more sensible…

Bitcoin (BTC) fell further after the Sept. 1 Wall Street open as monthly close losses continued to play out.BTC/USD 1-day chart. Source: TradingViewBTC price “Grayscale hype” disappearsData from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView followed weakening BTC price performance, which hit its lowest since Aug. 22.Bitcoin bears took full advantage of the August monthly close, with

Top Stories This WeekFacebook Reportedly Acquires Blockchain Startup in First Blockchain-Related AcquisitionSocial media network Facebook has reportedly acquired blockchain startup Chainspace in its first apparent blockchain-related acquisition. According to news outlet Cheddar, the acquisition is considered an “acquihire,” or an acquisition of a company made in order to get the skills or expertise of its…