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Bitcoin quivers as investors contemplate overhyped Spot ETFs
27.12.2023
Bitcoin recently held a major retreat as crypto traders evaluated how the financial markets might behave if authorities met expectations by approving the first exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US, investing straightaway in the coin. Bitcoin is the largest virtual asset that plummeted 2.3%...
2023 in Review: The Year’s Most Impactful Crypto News Stories and Economic Trends
27.12.2023
2023 proved to be an extraordinary year for bitcoin and the broader crypto economy, surging significantly in value once the dust settled from the FTX debacle and as major players such as Blackrock and Franklin Templeton lodged applications for spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Alongside...
SEC Sets Deadline for Spot Bitcoin ETF Applicants — 3 Days Left to Update Filings for Early January Decision
27.12.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly set a deadline of Dec. 29 for spot bitcoin ETF applicants to finalize their filing amendments. According to reports, the SEC has told spot bitcoin ETF issuers that applications that are fully updated and filed by this Friday will...
Hong Kong Prepares for Retail Access to Spot Crypto ETFs + More News
26.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / maurice norbert Get your daily, bite-sized digest of crypto and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. In this edition: Hong Kong Prepares for Retail Access to Spot Crypto ETFs Southeast Asia Scammers Are Forced to Look...
US-Approved Spot Bitcoin ETFs Could Surpass Entire $50 Billion Crypto ETP Market: BitMEX
26.12.2023
Source: Pexels The global market for cryptocurrency exchange-traded products (ETPs) has reached a significant milestone, currently comprising approximately 150 products with a total value of $50.3 billion in assets under management, as reported by BitMEX research. According to the research,...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: ETFs Boost BTC to $43,500, Japan Tax Reforms in Play
26.12.2023
In a remarkable surge, Bitcoin has reached $43,499, marking a 0.71 percent increase on Tuesday. This notable ascent can be largely attributed to the burgeoning interest in Spot Bitcoin ETFs, which are poised to surpass the combined inflows of all 150 crypto ETPs currently in the market. Adding...
SEC Meets with Seven Bitcoin ETF Applicants as 29 December Deadline Approaches: Reuters
25.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Backcountry Media Representatives from at least seven companies seeking to launch exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to spot Bitcoin (BTC) have met with officials from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to a report by Reuters, the discussions, based...
Former SEC Official Says Gary Gensler’s Legacy Could Be the Approval of Spot Bitcoin ETF
24.12.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s former head of internet enforcement, a crypto skeptic, now believes that the SEC is likely to approve a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). He further expressed that “the legacy of SEC Chair Gary Gensler could be the approval of a spot...
Blackrock Reveals Plan to Seed Spot Bitcoin ETF With $10 Million on January 3
24.12.2023
Blackrock has revealed a plan to seed its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) with $10 million on Jan. 3. The world’s largest asset manager has engaged in six recent meetings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to address its filing. In response to the SEC’s...
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz Expects Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval by January 10, Regulatory Progress After Election
23.12.2023
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz expects the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) by Jan. 10 next year. Subsequently, he foresees the cryptocurrency reclaiming its all-time high of $69,000 and wouldn’t be surprised if it surpasses...
SEC Makes ‘Rare’ Calls to Spot Bitcoin ETF Applicants — Analyst Says ‘Good Sign’ for January 10 Approval
23.12.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly made “rare” calls to spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuers and exchanges regarding their applications. A Bloomberg ETF analyst views this development as a “good sign” for the expected approvals...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Still Rejected at $45,000 – Can it Breakthrough Before 2024?
22.12.2023
Bitcoin, the world’s most prominent cryptocurrency, continues to show resilience, hovering around the $44,000 mark. As of this writing, the global crypto market capitalization stands at an impressive $1.66 trillion, marking over 2% surge in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin’s recent surge past...
Hashdex Names BitGo as Bitcoin ETF Custodian as Applicants Continue SEC Meetings
22.12.2023
Would-be bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuer Hashdex changed its paperwork Friday, naming BitGo as its bitcoin custodian and changing the name of its Bitcoin Futures ETF to the Hashdex Bitcoin ETF as it – and other companies – continue to hope for an approval for the U.S.'s first spot bitcoin...
Hong Kong Financial Regulator Prepared to Accept Applications for Spot Crypto ETFs
22.12.2023
Source: Adobe/leungchopan Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has expressed its readiness to consider applications for spot crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The SFC and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) have issued a joint circular addressing the increasing interest...
New Uniswap Listing To Watch – Bitcoin ETF Token (BTCETF) Goes Live
22.12.2023
Spot Bitcoin ETF FOMO is turbocharging new crypto Bitcoin ETF Token ($BTCETF), which launched yesterday on Uniswap at 12:00 UTC. Developments regarding the approval of the dozen or so applications sitting with the Securities and Exchange Commission continue to add to expectations of an early...
Spot Crypto ETF Applications Will Be Considered, Hong Kong Regulators Say
22.12.2023
The statement from the SFC and HKMA comes as expectations mount the U.S. SEC is on the verge of approving a spot bitcoin ETF
Michael Saylor Says Bitcoin ETFs Aren’t a Threat to MicroStrategy + More News
21.12.2023
Source: a video screenshot, Savvy Finance / YouTube Get your daily, bite-sized digest of crypto and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s news. In this edition: Michael Saylor Says Bitcoin ETFs Aren’t a Threat to MicroStrategy WisdomTree...
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...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Dips to $42,475 Amid Big ETF Moves and Pre-Halving Mining Surge
20.12.2023
In a market where change is the only constant, Bitcoin (BTC) has witnessed a notable dip, currently trading at $42,471, down by nearly 1.50% on Wednesday. This movement comes amid significant developments in the crypto space, including the largest Wall Street evolution for Bitcoin ETFs in three...
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...