• October 23, 2023

BlackRock Preps for Bitcoin Spot ETF Launch: Obtains CUSIP, Plans Seed Capital Developments

BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, is stepping up its efforts for the launch of a Bitcoin spot Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF), as evidenced by recent amendments to its S-1 filing. The financial giant has procured a CUSIP, or Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures number, a prerequisite in the lead-up to the ETF launch. CUSIP numbers serve as distinct identifiers for securities issued within the United States. Beyond this, BlackRock is reportedly ramping up its provisions for Seed Capital, a fundamental infrastructure for launching a new ETF. Seed Capital constitutes assets bought by the issuer itself for the recently launched product to satisfy the prospective demand for ETF shares. As per regulatory norms, a new ETF requires a minimum of 100,000 shares outstanding at launch. To meet this threshold, ETFs generally initiate with a minimum of $1 million in Seed Capital, with the figure often surpassing $2.5 million. BlackRock's recent moves, as discerned from their amended S-1 filing, indicates the company's preparations for a Bitcoin spot ETF are well underway.

  • October 23, 2023

Thailand Delays Plans to Issue Citizen Digital Currency

The Thai government has postponed its proposed plan to issue digital currency to its citizens. Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat confirmed the delay, indicating that the initiative to distribute 10,000 baht (approximately US$280) to each Thai citizen over the age of 16 will not commence before February 1, 2024, as initially planned. Previously, Prime Minister Setah Tasha had proposed issuing around 548 billion baht (approximately US$15 billion) in digital currency - an allotment of roughly 10,000 baht for each Thai citizen above 16. This digital currency distribution was intended to be carried out via a new "super application". The Pheu Thai Party viewed this plan as a pivotal part of their strategy for stimulating economic recovery in Thailand.

  • October 22, 2023

AI FinFlare Market Outlook for October 23, 2023

Welcome to the Artificial Intelligence Outlook for Forex trading. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u04hoSzlJtA VIDEO TRANSCRIPT Hello everyone and welcome back. My name is Greg Firman and this is the VantagePoint AI Market Outlook ...