Bitwise Makes History as First US Bitcoin ETF to Disclose Addresses, Spurs $200M Inflows on Debut Day
January 25, 2024
Bitwise has become the first U.S. Bitcoin ETF to publicly disclose its Bitcoin addresses.
The firm plans to enhance transparency through a potential collaboration with Hoseki for real-time cryptographic attestations.
Bitwise's decision sparked a positive response with $200 million inflows on the first trading day.
Bitwise has pledged to donate 10% of its Bitcoin ETF profits to support Bitcoin developers.
Concerns were raised about Bitwise's use of a single key wallet, but they clarified that Coinbase Custody, their custodial service provider, rotates addresses after spending.
Bitwise is working on an address upgrade to Taproot with its custodian, marking a significant step towards increasing public confidence in the Bitcoin market.
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