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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved 11 spot bitcoin exchange traded funds (ETFs), including those from largen money-manager such as BlackRock, Fidelity and Invesco. according to a statement on Wednesday (10-Jan). Full list of approved ETFs  Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Hashdex Bitcoin ETF iShares Bitcoin Trust Valkyrie Bitcoin Fund ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF VanEck Bitcoin Trust WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund Franklin Bitcoin ETF The approval would be a game-changer for bitcoin, offering institutional and retail investors exposure to the world's largest cryptocurrency without directly holding it, and a major boost for a crypto industry beset by a string of scandals. The official SEC statement at  https://www.sec.gov/news/statement/gensler-statement-spot-bitcoin-011023 About BlackRock BlackRock, founded in 1988 by Laurence D. Fink, has emerged as a global powerhouse in the financial in...

Apple has announced that the Vision Pro headset, which was unveiled in June at WWDC, will be available to preorder on Friday, January 19 before hitting stores on Friday, February 2. The headset costs $3,499 and will be available exclusively in the U.S. through Apple’s online and retail stores. The announcement likely means Apple won’t hold an event to officially launch the device. The press release contains several pieces of new information that answer many of the questions we had about the device: The ZEISS Optical Inserts will cost $99 for “readers” and $149 for prescription lenses. Vision Pro will come with two head straps, a Solo Knit Band that attaches around the back of the user’s head and an optional Dual Loop Band that goes around the head. VisonOS supports more than 250 titles on Apple Arcade, movies and TV shows from Apple TV+, Disney+, Max, and other services, new interactive experiences like Encounter Dinosaurs, and “key productivity and collaboration apps” including Fantas...

Meanwhile, an intriguing occurrence unfolded when an unidentified individual transferred more than $1 million worth of BTC into Satoshi Nakamoto’s wallet. The individual acquired the assets from Binance and transferred them into Nakamoto’s wallet, sparking curiosity and speculation within the crypto community. This transaction led to varied conjectures, ranging from the potential resurgence of Nakamoto to an unconventional marketing strategy related to the imminent Bitcoin ETF. “Either Satoshi woke up, bought 27 bitcoin from Binance, and deposited into their wallet, or someone just burned a million dollars,” Conor Grogan, a director at Coinbase, said. Background of Bitcoin Bitcoin, the pioneer of cryptocurrency, has emerged as a revolutionary force in the world of finance and technology. Its origins can be traced back to a mysterious figure known as Satoshi Nakamoto, who introduced the concept of a decentralized digital currency in 2008. Since then, Bitcoin has experienced a remarkable...

Inspired by the red paperclip success (by Kyle MacDonald in 2005), individuals worldwide began experimenting with their own unique trades, aiming to achieve a remarkable exchange. The journey typically begins with an individual offering an item they possess, often of little monetary value, in exchange for something slightly more valuable. The goal is to continue trading up until the desired end result is achieved — RM10,000 value is reached by 31 December 2024. This seemingly simple objective sets the stage for a cascade of creative and unexpected exchanges. As with any unconventional trade, the success lies in the ability to find willing participants and negotiate mutually beneficial exchanges. Participants often tap into their networking skills, social media, and local communities to connect with potential trading partners. The items exchanged can range from everyday objects to unique and niche possessions, each trade adding a layer of intrigue to the unfolding story. The beauty of m...