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☆ Bitcoin bounces back above $60,000 as cryptocurrency's rise continues to end week: CNBC Crypto World
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-09 | by ( Talia Kaplan | Kaan Oguz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBitcoin bounces back above $60,000 as cryptocurrency's rise continues to end week: CNBC Crypto WorldCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Ben McMillan, chief investment officer of IDX Digital Assets, weighs in on this week's volatility and Resy co-founder Ben Leventhal explains how his new web3 project would allow for diners to pay for meals in crypto.

Persons: explainers, Ben McMillan, Ben Leventhal Organizations: CNBC Crypto, CNBC, IDX

☆ IDX Digital Assets CIO explains catalysts behind crypto's wild ride this week
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-09 | by ( Talia Kaplan | Kaan Oguz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailIDX Digital Assets CIO explains catalysts behind crypto's wild ride this weekBen McMillan, chief investment officer of IDX Digital Assets, weighs in on this week's crypto market volatility and explains what can be expected in the months to come.

Persons: Ben McMillan Organizations: IDX

☆ Crypto 'force to be reckoned with' in campaign cycle: IDX Digital Assets CIO
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-28 | by ( Talia Kaplan | Kaan Oguz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailCrypto 'force to be reckoned with' in campaign cycle: IDX Digital Assets CIOBen McMillan, IDX Digital Assets CIO and founder, sat down with CNBC Crypto World to discuss what's driving prices right now, spot crypto ETFs, the convergence of blockchain technology and AI, as well as crypto becoming more of a political issue.

Persons: Ben McMillan Organizations: IDX Digital, CIO, CNBC

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBitcoin dips to $60,000 as the cryptocurrency heads for losing month: CNBC Crypto WorldCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. Ben McMillan, IDX Digital Assets CIO and founder, the state of crypto markets and the future of crypto ETFs. Plus, Chris King of Eaglebrook Advisors weighs in on adoption of spot crypto ETFs by investment advisors.

Persons: explainers, Ben McMillan, Chris King Organizations: CNBC Crypto, CNBC, IDX Digital, CIO, Eaglebrook

☆ 3 commodities investments that take advantage of the ongoing boom, according to the manager of a fund that's smashing major indexes since inception
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( William Edwards | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Commodities have surged in 2024; crude oil is up 12%, copper 26%, silver 25%, and gold 15%. McMillan suggests investing in gold, copper, and mining companies via ETFs for exposure. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Year-to-date, crude oil futures are up 12%, copper has risen 26%, silver has climbed 25%, and gold is up 15%. McMillan manages the IDX Commodity Opportunities Fund (COIDX), which is up 6.5% in 2024 and 2.6% since its inception on November 4, 2022.

Persons: McMillan, —, Ben McMillan Organizations: Commodities, IDX, Service, IDX Advisers, Fund, Bloomberg Commodities Index, Business

☆ Cryptoverse: Winter is coming as ether funds flounder in fall
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-17 | by ( Lisa Pauline Mattackal | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

"The timing of the futures ETFs could hardly be worse," said Vetle Lunde, senior analyst at K33 Research. Trading volumes for the ether futures ETFs remained below $2 million on their first day, according to K33 Research. Trading volumes of six exchange-traded funds tracking ether made a subdued start after launching on Oct. 2BACK TO BITCOIN? The newly launched ETFs tracking solely ether futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, from ProShares (EETH.P), VanEck and Bitwise (AETH.P), have all dipped over 6% since launch. ProShares and Bitwise also launched funds tracking a mixture of bitcoin and ether futures, while Valkyrie Funds converted its pure-play bitcoin ETF into one with exposure to both bitcoin and ether (BTF.O).

Persons: Bitcoin, Dado, Vetle Lunde, murkier, Lunde, Ben McMillan, McMillan, Bitwise, IDX, Lisa Pauline Mattackal, Sumanta Sen, Tom Wilson, Pravin Organizations: REUTERS, K33 Research, IDX, Federal, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Thomson, Reuters Locations: Ukraine, ProShares, Bengaluru

☆ IDX Digital Assets' Ben McMillan reveals 'ground zero' for crypto regulation
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-10 | by ( Talia Kaplan | Kaan Oguz | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailIDX Digital Assets' Ben McMillan reveals 'ground zero' for crypto regulationIn a wide-ranging interview with CNBC Crypto World, Ben McMillan, founder and CIO of IDX Digital Assets, discusses what's currently driving crypto prices as PayPal launches its new dollar-backed stablecoin and as big names in finance file applications for spot bitcoin ETFs.

Persons: Ben McMillan, what's Organizations: CNBC, IDX, Assets, PayPal

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailRep. Maxine Waters 'deeply concerned' over PayPal's new stablecoin: CNBC Crypto WorldCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Ben McMillan, founder and CIO of IDX Digital Assets, discusses what's currently driving crypto prices as PayPal launches its new dollar-backed stablecoin and as big names in finance file applications for spot bitcoin ETFs.

Persons: Maxine Waters, explainers, Ben McMillan, what's Organizations: Rep, CNBC Crypto, CNBC, IDX, Assets, PayPal

☆ Ben McMillan of IDX Digital Assets discusses his market outlook amid the crypto crackdown
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-02 | by ( Talia Kaplan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBen McMillan of IDX Digital Assets discusses his market outlook amid the crypto crackdownCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. Today, Ben McMillan, founding partner and CIO of IDX Digital Assets, discusses his market outlook amid the backdrop of a crypto crackdown.

☆ Silvergate discloses uncertain future, and senators dub Binance 'hotbed' for crime: CNBC Crypto World
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-02 | by ( Jordan Smith | Talia Kaplan | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailSilvergate discloses uncertain future, and senators dub Binance 'hotbed' for crime: CNBC Crypto WorldCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, Ben McMillan, founding partner and CIO of IDX Digital Assets, discusses his market outlook amid the backdrop of a crypto crackdown.

Ben McMillan, chief investment officer at IDX Digital Assets, said the rising popularity of blockchain-based tools including decentralized exchanges and decentralized finance had also been an important development this year. "We could see bigger allocations to digital assets once risk appetite resumes in 2023." Bitcoin and other tokens took a hammering, slumping by over half in just 49 days from the end of May. On a single day in June, bitcoin fell over 15%, its worst day since March 2020 when COVID chaos roiled financial markets. Bitcoin fell by a quarter in less than four days as Bankman-Fried scrambled for funds to bail his exchange out.

☆ Cryptoverse: British pound fiasco boosts bitcoin's hedge appeal
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( Lisa Pauline Mattackal | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Oct 25 (Reuters) - As a developed nation, you know your currency's in a spot of bother when investors start to hedge with bitcoin. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register"It was the first time we've seen such a huge increase in (bitcoin) volumes for the currency of a developed country," said Ed Hindi, chief investment officer at Tyr Capital. In fact, over the past month of market ructions, U.S. Treasuries have been equally or more volatile than bitcoin, according to Refinitiv data. The pound volumes echoed similar instances of investors jumping into bitcoin when fiat money came under pressure, including in Russia and Ukraine this year. Some crypto watchers say the September surge was nonetheless a reflection of bitcoin's enduring appeal as an asset outside mainstream finance.

☆ Ben McMillan of IDX discusses crypto's reaction to inflation data and what it means for digital assets
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-14 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailBen McMillan of IDX discusses crypto's reaction to inflation data and what it means for digital assetsCNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what's ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today's show, IDX Digital Assets CIO Ben McMillan discusses crypto prices amid the ongoing macro volatility.

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