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Welcome to the On the Margin Newsletter, brought to you by Ben Strack and Casey Wagner. Here’s what you’ll find in today’s edition:
Some mining stocks have surged since the halving; others haven’t. We try to make sense of the leaderboard.
Though the DNC is underway, folks curious about the Harris/Walz crypto stance best be patient.
The economic data and remarks to watch/listen for this week as the interest rate question persists.
Four months after halving, a look at mining stock moves
We wrote last week about the…
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It seems like anyone who’s anyone in New York had their flight home canceled last night — including myself, who is writing this newsletter from North Carolina after being rugged by Spirit Airlines.
This country really needs to build more trains. Anyway:
WBTC controversy could spell opportunity on Solana
Last week, the Ethereum DeFi project MakerDAO cut off lending and borrowing of wBTC — a “wrapped” bitcoin asset issued by the crypto exchange BitGo.
Maker did so because BitGo said it would begin sharing custody…
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The daily net flow of Bitcoin across U.S. ETFs on August 19, 2024, showcases significant activity within the cryptocurrency investment sphere. Fidelity’s FBTC ETF leads with a notable net inflow of 1,027 BTC, pushing its total holdings to 178,000 BTC, indicating strong investor confidence.
BlackRock’s IBIT also saw a healthy increase of 341 BTC, bringing its holdings to a staggering 348,951 BTC. Conversely, Grayscale’s GBTC experienced a considerable net outflow of 448 BTC, reducing its holdings to 230,430 BTC.
Other funds such as Bitwise’s BITB and Invesco Galaxy’s BTCO observed net inflows of 202 BTC and 523 BTC respectively, highlighting their growing attractiveness to investors. ARK Invest’s ARKB added a modest 225 BTC, maintaining steady interest.
On this particular day, the total holdings across all tracked U.S. Bitcoin ETFs reached 908,189 BTC, with a combined net inflow of 2,138 BTC valued at approximately $125.1 million. This data underscores the dynamic nature of the market and the varying investor sentiments across different Bitcoin investment vehicles.
Disclaimer: Market capitalizations and data can vary in real-time. The information provided here is intended purely for educational purposes and should not, under any circumstances, be construed as financial advice.
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Bitwise, a leading digital asset manager, has made a significant move by acquiring ETC Group, a London-based issuer of cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs). This strategic acquisition propels Bitwise’s total assets under management to over $4.5 billion.
The deal also brings nine European-listed digital asset ETPs into Bitwise’s portfolio, strengthening its foothold in the European market. This expansion reflects Bitwise’s commitment to offering a diverse range of innovative products to meet the growing demand for digital assets in Europe.
Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley emphasized that the acquisition enables the company to better serve European investors, providing clients with global insights and expanding its product suite with cutting-edge ETPs. This move marks a pivotal step in Bitwise’s mission to lead the global digital asset market.
Publicly listed UK Bitcoin miner Vinanz is carving out it own niche in the digital asset industry due to the firm’s differentiated mining approach.
The company’s strategy, spearheaded by Chairman David Lenigas and his team, is built on the principles of geographic diversification, debt-free operations, and regulatory compliance.
At the core of Vinanz’s business model is the idea of a decentralized, asset-light Bitcoin mining operation. The company doesn’t own data centers or employ miners directly, instead it’s opting to spread its operations across multiple states in North America.
This approach allows them to minimize risk and maximize efficiency. Lenigas…
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In the Name of Freedom
Neutral money like bitcoin preserves economic liberty. It respects individual freedom. It silently advocates for property rights. Whether you’re an individual or a business, it gives you complete empowerment over your decisions about production, investment, and consumption without the threat of censorship, confiscation, or debasement. Without the involvement of governments, this encourages self-reliance and contributes to social harmony. Bitcoin, in other words, is essential for maintaining a free, prosperous, and just society. The same is true for naming. If anything is as important to society as money, it’s naming. Names are needed for almost everything and…
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