Morning Brew Daily The Bitcoin ETF Is Here & OpenAI Opens a GPT Store
Jan 11, 2024
The SEC has cleared the way for Bitcoin ETFs, revolutionizing access for everyday investors. Meanwhile, OpenAI is launching a store for custom GPT chatbots, promising exciting innovations. Scientists have uncovered alarming levels of nanoplastics in bottled water, raising health concerns. The resurgence of cursive writing in schools sparks debate about its relevance in a digital age. And don't forget, Girl Scout Cookie season has returned, with regional recipes and price changes making waves!
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Weed and College Admissions
- Legalized weed influences college choices, increasing applications to colleges in legalizing states.
- Applications to large schools jumped significantly more compared to similar schools in non-legal states.
Bitcoin ETFs Approved
- The SEC approved Bitcoin ETFs, allowing everyday investors to access Bitcoin without direct ownership.
- This approval follows a long process of rejections due to market manipulation concerns.
Bitcoin ETF Fee War
- A fee war has started among Bitcoin ETF issuers, with some fees as low as 0.2%.
- This competition aims to attract the expected inflow of billions of dollars as ETFs begin trading.