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First Mover Americas: Coinbase Secures NFA Approval to Offer Crypto Futures
16.8.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 16, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Spot Bitcoin ETF approved, but not in the US
16.8.2023
This week’s episode of The Market Report discusses the spot Bitcoin ETF that just launched in Europe and why the U.S. still lags behind
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Europe's ETF Launch, BlackRock's SEC Decision & Depot's Growth
16.8.2023
In a dynamic period for Bitcoin, the renowned cryptocurrency has seen its value slightly diminish, trading at $29,231—a 0.50% decrease as of Wednesday.
Adding to the ever-evolving landscape, Europe has made headlines by launching the very first Bitcoin ETF.
At the same time, speculations swirl...
Former SEC Official Anticipates Exponential Shifts in Crypto Regulations After Election Day
16.8.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s former head of internet enforcement has outlined potential changes in the U.S. and at the SEC that could have positive impacts on the crypto industry, including the approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The changes could include...
EU’s First Spot Bitcoin ETF Goes Live On EuroNext Amsterdam Exchange
15.8.2023
London-based Jacobi Asset Management has announced the release of Europe’s first spot Bitcoin (BTC) Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) which will be listed on the EuroNext Amsterdam Exchange.
The ETF went live today after a one-year delay due to unfriendly market conditions (the collapse of the Terra...
Michael Burry Bets $1.6 Billion Against Market: ‘Big Short’ Investor Takes Bearish Stance on S&P 500 and Nasdaq
15.8.2023
In filings with securities authorities released on Monday, renowned hedge fund manager Michael Burry, whose exploits were famously captured in the film “The Big Short,” took a bearish stance on the market. Burry’s Scion Asset Management shorted the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100...
Today in Crypto: ETFs 'May Account for 10%' of BTC Market Value in 3 Years, Jacobi Lists Europe's 1st Spot Bitcoin ETF, Binance Asks for Protective Order Against the US SEC, Dasset Exchange Begins Liquidation
15.8.2023
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SEC delays set deadline for Bitcoin ETF approval to early 2024
15.8.2023
With a maximum 240-day window available to the SEC to delay crypto ETF applications, some firms could wait until March 2024 to hear decisions on filings made in July 2023
Your rights in the metaverse: The benefits and challenges of collaborating in the digital age
15.8.2023
Collective creativity and shared ownership of content in the metaverse raise considerations regarding fair use, credit and compensation for creative contributions
First Mover Americas: Europe's First Spot Bitcoin ETF Opens in Holland
15.8.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for August 15, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
First EU spot Bitcoin ETF hits Euronext Amsterdam exchange
15.8.2023
The Jacobi Bitcoin ETF is finally going live on the Euronext Amsterdam stock exchange, more than a year after its planned launch
Bitcoin Price Prediction: SEC's Stance, TeraWulf's BTC Surge, and Grayscale's Pending ETF Decision
15.8.2023
Bitcoin's recent performance shows a marginal dip of less than 0.10%, trading at $29,380 as of Tuesday.
This subtle fluctuation in Bitcoin's price can be attributed to several underlying factors.
Foremost among them is the sentiment expressed by former SEC Chairman John Reed Stark, who opines...
Europe's First Spot Bitcoin ETF Lists in Amsterdam
15.8.2023
Jacobi first won approval for the fund in October 2021 with plans to list it in 2022. However the firm opted to push back its plans due to inopportune circumstances elsewhere in the digital asset market
Analysts tip 5 catalysts that could break Bitcoin, crypto from its stupor
15.8.2023
Analysts believe spot Bitcoin ETFs, new stablecoin adoption, and an upcoming Ethereum scaling upgrade are among the catalysts that could reignite the crypto markets
Grayscale Bitcoin ETF decision could happen this week, say pundits
15.8.2023
The pending Grayscale ruling could impact the race for an approved spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund
Former US SEC Chair Jay Clayton Calls for Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval – Where Next for the BTC Price?
14.8.2023
Former chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Jay Clayton just called for the approval of a spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) in an appearance on CNBC TV.
Initially, he conceded that, back when he was chair of the SEC, he had been skeptical of the Bitcoin trading...
Bitcoin ETF Hopefuls Face Setback as SEC Delays Ruling
14.8.2023
Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) hopefuls have faced a setback as the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) decided to delay their ruling on Ark Invest’s spot Bitcoin ETF application.
Next up now is the Bitwise Bitcoin ETP Trust's, which the SEC will need to decide on whether to approve...
Bernstein: Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Would Spark Fresh Liquidity and New Cycle
14.8.2023
Wealth management firm Bernstein suggests a fresh growth phase for the market if a spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF application gets approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
In a new report, the firm noted that a spot BTC ETF would add value to the entire digital asset ecosystem...
Former SEC Official: Bitcoin ETF Approval Will Not Happen Soon, Could Occur After 2024
14.8.2023
A spot Bitcoin-backed exchange-traded fund (ETF) will not be approved in the US until at least 2024 when the election is over, according to a former SEC official.
Writing on social media platform X this weekend, John Reed Stark, a former chief of the SEC’s Office of Internet Enforcement, said...
Bitcoin Slumbers as ETF Hopes Simmer; PEPE Leads Altcoin Gains
14.8.2023
Meme coin and low-caps remain favorite plays among traders as bitcoin investors look to a swift ETF judgment