Trader and financial analyst Peter Brandt says that BTC "halving hype is a whole lot of excitement over nothing," while developments point to imminent SEC action on the spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) front. In other popular news this week, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin makes a hefty ETH transfer to Coinbase, attracting attention and sparking debate. This and more just below in the latest Bitcoin.com News Week in Review.
Vitalik Buterin's $1 Million Ethereum Transfer to Coinbase Sparks Speculation
Monitoring of high-profile crypto addresses by onchain analysts has recently revealed that Ethereum co-founder, Vitalik Buterin, transferred 500 ETH, valued at slightly over $1 million, to Coinbase. This action is part of a pattern, following Buterin's previous transfers to exchanges in September and his assertion in October that he hasn't "sold ether for personal gain since 2018."
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Seasoned Trader Peter Brandt Challenges Bitcoin Halving Hype Calling It a 'Whole Lot of Excitement Over Nothing'
Recently, the seasoned financial analyst and trader Peter Brandt has been increasingly expressive about crypto assets, with a particular focus on bitcoin and ethereum. On Dec. 21, 2023, Brandt reaffirmed his stance regarding the anticipated Bitcoin reward halving set for April 2024. He contends that the halving is overly sensationalized and will only exert a temporary impact on bitcoin's price.
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SEC Makes 'Rare' Calls to Spot Bitcoin ETF Applicants — Analyst Says 'Good Sign' for January 10 Approval
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly made "rare" calls to spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuers and exchanges regarding their applications. A Bloomberg ETF analyst views this development as a "good sign" for the expected approvals by Jan. 10. The securities regulator has insisted on the cash creation model, rather than the in-kind model, for spot bitcoin ETFs.
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Tether Confirms Extensive Collaboration With DOJ, FBI and Secret Service
Tether, the stablecoin company, has confirmed it has collaborated extensively with a series of U.S government agencies, including the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Secret Service. These team-ups are focused on making the stablecoin ecosystem safer for all participants and aiding law enforcement actions against bad actors.
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