Crypto Biz: The Year of Bitcoin
This week’s Crypto Biz explores Bitcoin’s landmark year, Crypto.com’s new custody service, Russia’s partial ban on crypto mining and taxes on staking rewards in the US.
Bitcoin has had such a historic year! Nearly 16 years after its network debuted, cryptocurrency solidified its status as a mainstream financial instrument with the approval of 11 exchange-traded funds in January.
The ETFs’ launch marked one of the most successful debuts in history thanks to institutional demand, with Bitcoin-focused funds attracting over $113.5 billion by the end of the year. This influx helped push Bitcoin’s (BTC) price to record highs of $100,000 in December, largely sustained by professional buyers.
The impact was felt across the broader market, with institutional investors leading a rise in over-the-counter (OTC) transactions. Kraken exchange, for instance, has seen a 220% year-over-year increase in its OTC markets. “Long story short, OTC is going gangbusters right now,” reportedly said Tim Ogilvie, head of institutional at Kraken.
Source: CoinGlass
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Author: Ana Paula Pereira
