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SEC Likely to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETF in Next Few Months: JPMorgan
Approval is likely before Jan. 10, which is the final deadline for the Ark 21Shares applications, the report said.

The Crypto Winter May Be Over: Morgan Stanley Wealth Management
Most of bitcoin’s gains come directly after the halving, and the next such event is expected in April 2024, the firm said.

Nomura-Backed Komainu Joins Crypto Custodian Copper’s ClearLoop Network
Komainu clients will be able to benefit from the firm’s on-chain custody while gaining access to off-exchange settlement over ClearLoop.

Coinbase Trading Volume Slows Further as Crypto Winter Continues: Berenberg
Political headwinds could blunt the impact of the crypto exchange’s ramped-up lobbying efforts, the report said.

Investor Demand for Ether Staking Yields Has Slowed: Coinbase
Staking yields have dropped to 3.5% from above 5% in the last few months, the report said.

Bitcoin Mining Industry Is at a ‘Crucible Moment,’ JPMorgan Says
The bank initiates research coverage of CleanSpark (top pick), Marathon Digital, Riot Platforms and Cipher Mining.

Bitcoin Is Fundamentally Different From Other Cryptocurrencies: Fidelity Digital Assets
The crypto’s first technological breakthrough was not as a superior payment method but as a superior form of money, the report said.

Bitcoin Is Better Than Digital Gold: Matrixport
SEC approval of a U.S.-listed spot bitcoin ETF could result in inflows of as much as $30 billion, a report by the crypto services provider said.

Ethereum Has Become More Centralized Since the Merge and Shanghai Upgrades: JPMorgan
The increase in staking has reduced the appeal of ether from a yield perspective, the report said.

Crypto Investment Firm Deus X Capital Launches With $1B in Assets
The family office backed investment and operating company begins with an initial $1 billion of assets.
