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Matrixport Expects a $50,000 Bitcoin Price Within Weeks – Here’s Why
21.12.2023
Source: Pixabay Digital asset financial service platform, Matrixport projects a $50,000 Bitcoin (BTC) price towards the end of January 2024 as the market expects an approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In a recent report, the firm noted they expect an...
Big Money Management Firms Expect SEC to Greenlight Spot Bitcoin ETFs by January 10
21.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Backcountry Media Big money management firms expect the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to grant approval for the first “spot” Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) in early January. According to sources close to these firms, recent guidance from...
BlackRock, ARK Invest, and Others Opt for Cash Redemption After SEC Pushback
21.12.2023
Source: Pixabay / tombark Companies like BlackRock and ARK Invest have revised their spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF filings to include cash redemption models, signaling a shift in response to SEC demands. The move comes as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) deadline of January 10 to approve...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: ETF Approval Spurs Jump to $43,500
21.12.2023
In a significant market shift, Bitcoin has soared to $43,500, marking an impressive 2.50% increase. This surge is largely attributed to the persuasive impact of spot Bitcoin ETF filings, which, even before official approvals, have intensified marketing campaigns within the crypto sector....
Gary Gensler Set to Hold Crypto Regulation Talks with Head of South Korea’s Financial Regulator: Report
20.12.2023
Source: Pixabay The head of South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service plans to meet with SEC Chair Gary Gensler to discuss crypto regulation. According to a report published Monday in South Korean news outlet Chosunbiz, Lee Bok-hyun, head of South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS),...
Grayscale CEO Says Spot Bitcoin ETF Could Usher In $30 Trillion to The Market – Here’s More
20.12.2023
Source: a video screenshot, Bloomberg Technology / YouTube Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein has restated growing optimism over an investment drive in the cryptocurrency market in the event of a spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF approval by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In a recent CNBC...
South Korea's Financial Regulations Chief to Meet SEC Chairman Gensler Next Month: Report
20.12.2023
The two aim to strengthen cooperation on crypto regulations before South Korea's new crypto laws go into effect next year
BlackRock Spot Bitcoin ETF Gains Momentum With Second SEC Meeting in December
20.12.2023
BlackRock and Nasdaq representatives met with the SEC for the second time in December on BlackRock’s proposal for a spot Bitcoin ETF. Image by 24K-Production, Adobe Stock. BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, is continuing to push forward with plans to launch a spot Bitcoin...
First Mover Americas: BlackRock, SEC Discuss ETF Listing Rules
20.12.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Dec. 20, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Galaxy Digital CEO Novogratz Anticipates Bitcoin ETF Approval by Jan 10
20.12.2023
Source: DALL·E Galaxy Digital CEO Michael Novogratz predicts a significant milestone in the cryptocurrency market with the first approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In a recent interview with CNBC, Novogratz elaborated on...
BlackRock, Nasdaq, SEC Met Regarding Bitcoin ETF
20.12.2023
This is the second meeting in a month between the parties about rule changes required to list the bitcoin ETF
Crypto Industry Funnels $78 Million Into War Chest to Elect Pro-Crypto Candidates in 2024 Elections
20.12.2023
Prominent crypto companies and leaders have contributed to a war chest to support pro-crypto candidates in the 2024 elections, amassing $78 million to date. “The U.S. cannot afford to continue taking a back seat on the global stage. Regulatory overreach (esp from the SEC) is actively moving...
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Poised to Tap $30 Trillion Market, Says Grayscale CEO
20.12.2023
Grayscale Investments expects the approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to allow the $30 trillion advised wealth market to gain exposure to bitcoin. “I do think there is a lot of optimism in the market,” said...
Crypto Derivative Platform Hegic’s Profitable DeFi Strategy Could Spark Probe From SEC – Here’s Why
19.12.2023
Source: Adobe Hegic, a crypto derivatives trading platform, may have just exposed itself to an insider trading probe from the U.S. government following a profitable but sketchy trade with an affiliate company. The platform recently scored $17 million when its pseudonymous founder, Molly Wintermute...
7RCC Applies for an ESG-focused Spot Bitcoin ETF
19.12.2023
Source: iStock/pichet_w Asset manager 7RCC has formally submitted a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application focused on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). As detailed in the proposal filed on December 18, the ETF...
SEC’s Preference Prevails: Blackrock Adopts Cash Model for Spot Bitcoin ETF
19.12.2023
Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, has acquiesced to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s preference for the cash creation model rather than the in-kind model for its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). “Blackrock has gone cash only. That’s basically...
Ethereum Price Prediction as SEC Delays Hashdex and Grayscale Ethereum-Based ETFs – What’s Going On?
19.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock The price of Ether (ETH), the native token of the Ethereum blockchain and the world’s second most valuable cryptocurrency by market capitalization, continues its bounce from Monday’s lows and was last trading in the $2,230s, up over 4.5% in the past 24 hours according...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Surge to $43,103, ETF Talks Fuel Optimism
19.12.2023
Bitcoin (BTC) witnessed a notable increase of over 5%, reaching $43,100 on Tuesday, amidst pivotal developments in the cryptocurrency landscape. The spotlight turned to the discussions of Spot Bitcoin ETFs at a meeting between the SEC and BlackRock, highlighting the growing interest in mainstream...
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Ticker IBIT Confirmed, Shifts Toward Cash Redemption Model
19.12.2023
Source: DALL·E BlackRock’s proposed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) has been officially assigned the ticker IBIT, according to an S-1 filing amendment with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The filing also indicated that BlackRock would adopt a cash redemption model...
Grayscale CEO Calls for Simultaneous Approval of Spot Products to Level the Field
19.12.2023
Source: a video screenshot, Bloomberg Technology / YouTube Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein believes the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) needs to approve spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) simultaneously. Sonnenshein expressed his views during a recent interview with...