BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, has seen its application to offer a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) added to the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) official schedule as part of its proposed rule change procedure.
The crypto industry has scored a landmark victory with a U.S. Southern District Court ruling in partial favour of Ripple, the payment network, according to a research note from banking titan J.P. Morgan
Leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance, in an effort to expedite transactions and reduce mounting transaction fees, has integrated the Bitcoin Lightning Network on its platforms, allowing for more cost-efficient BTC withdrawals and deposits
Top stories in the Crypto Roundup today:
- BlackRock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Proposal Moves Forward with SEC Review
- J.P. Morgan Hails Ripple’s Legal Win as a Milestone for Crypto Industry
- Binance Integrates Bitcoin Lightning Network Deposits and Withdrawals
- Blockchain Transaction Fees Remain High, Hindering Entry, Adoption, and Inclusiveness