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Welcome to the Disruptiv newsletter! You're about to get this week's top tech and innovation insight that we saw this week. Enjoy! [disruptivflow-header] Hello FlowBankers Welcome to the Disruptiv newsletter! A weekly aggregate of relevant tech-focused quick takes. Saturday 20th January, 2024 [Start trading](113/cXx8Z04/VVLjjP51_J4vW6W5Jvx2n3l1KW5wYw0_58wjMTN5wYXRl2-ZVTW6N1vHY6lZ3nVW23-vCp36Y3L4W2bxgFV4HDkdmW1J3vHk67w50YW8zRjkP1994sNW5QfRPs17w31CW2Gg9vD2DMsmzN3Dh2k18fJq3W500wjV6XY-5GW8QV1nM20LBvdW1zQv4N2fyxf7W3kMJRt71dpHjW6YZqRY4VmtWyW9h_LsW80qq_QW6R3p6B4D0XYZW1tvMxL6wCg0gW7Vrf_S6XBJH6W5GQfPm38RXV-W8m6K8k3xKKtKW7vNCs03_bCq5VcQpdf4QhhV6W7LLGRm8B31BbVYlTcl6F8b7Pf1KSNgj04) FlowBank tech articles 📚 Bitcoin ETFs: The New Opportunity [shutterstock_2327473803](113/cXx8Z04/VVLjjP51_J4vW6W5Jvx2n3l1KW5wYw0_58wjMTN5wYXQM2-ZVTW5BW0B06lZ3pwW1_xm8g29KVgpW4x78dZ5N7X1vW2GBbRT8MjwpgN4ClhCZWSFFrW4j9C0M73l98yW78w_Ng10VyT5VbqnZ48DD6VzW6LT8x86T7D0PW3bXyRj64dcpGV3Dz7-88MqzpW7TNYTC5LcQ9yW26zSdG7RszMtW2JdzL_2-5BvYVsLBP86HBmyfW2C52v02jF15MW1tf5-j7_ZN3bW7tMl-91-pQWwW7SqFNH3Hj0NBdtLDwY04) Finally, a cash Bitcoin ETF has been approved by the SEC but what does it mean for the adoption and price of cryptocurrencies? [Read me](113/cXx8Z04/VVLjjP51_J4vW6W5Jvx2n3l1KW5wYw0_58wjMTN5wYXQM2-ZVTW5BW0B06lZ3m3W5rLmGL6Hk2BVW7_tgQ_480bg4W4CNP-35Hn2d-W3fPXRS3BKWvPW7R6x7z7dqcf2W3jSrg_4bSJDRVztfM-2X0bpYN4MMj0v3J-ljW9fmNRK3xtJSHW8yNn5R3mQyVkW5-p8S890bx_rW9lX6Fv3rpqf-N5Y5R1dhNHMKW7jTK6T1nFJV6W8bcSnJ77FM1tN2GtpmDXl73yW2_s5GS4ywDz3W34vZCJ8pQhkWf6mS7H404) Big Technology 🍎 - AMD & Nvidia stocks hit record highs on Thursday, with AMD closing at $162.67 and Nvidia at $571.07, driven by their pivotal roles in AI chip technology. Their shares soared in 2023, up 127.6% and 238.8% respectively, reflecting robust investor interest. - Apple is now prohibited from selling two smartwatch models in the US due to a continuing patent dispute, reversing a previous decision that allowed sales of its Series 9 and Ultra 2 watches during the legal proceedings. . - Reddit is set to launch its initial public offering (IPO) in March, advancing its plans for a listing considered for over three years, sources say. This marks the first major social media IPO since Pinterest in 2019, amidst growing competition for ad revenue from platforms like TikTok and Facebook. . VC + Startups 🎯 - Myrealtrip, a Seoul-based travel tech startup, has recently raised $56.7 million (75.6 billion KRW) in a Series F funding round. This influx of capital aims to boost its business growth, product innovation, and expand its team, capitalizing on the increasing tourism industry post-pandemic. - - Billink, a Gouda-based BNPL provider serving 3 million Dutch shoppers, has received €29.5 million from Varengold Bank. This funding will help expand its services to top Benelux web shops and enter the German market, aiming to improve online shopping fairness. . - TrusTrace, a leading SaaS firm in product traceability and compliance, has secured a €22 million investment led by Circularity Capital, focusing on the circular economy, along with contributions from Industrifonden and Fairpoint Capital. Crypto 👾 - BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) is the first Bitcoin ETF to surpass $1 billion in assets under management (AUM), reflecting robust investor interest since its launch on January 12. The ETF primarily holds Bitcoin, with a small portion in fiat currency. - In 2023, Ethereum's Ether (ETH) lagged behind Bitcoin (BTC), which gained traction with smart contracts, NFTs, and the prospect of a spot ETF attracting investors. However, analysts believe Ether might rebound this year due to Ethereum's status as a leading smart contract blockchain and its upcoming upgrades, coupled with the potential for a U.S. spot-based ETF. Law and regulation 🕵️ - In a recent New Hampshire campaign speech, former U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to prevent the establishment of a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC), citing it as a threat to freedom, if he is re-elected. - The European Parliament and EU Council have tentatively agreed on a new anti-money laundering regulation for crypto. This framework mandates crypto firms to conduct customer due diligence on transactions over 1,000 euros. While generally well-received, there are concerns about its fairness from some in the industry. Disruptiv Figure 📊 Who Do Consumers Trust The Most? Surveying 1,150 respondents per country in 19 countries, the 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer indicates varying trust levels in companies based on their headquarters' location. German companies lead in trust at 62%, followed by U.S. (53%) and Chinese (30%). The survey, conducted from Nov 3-22, 2023, suggests that a company's origin is a significant factor in consumer trust. 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