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SEC holds Ethereum ETF approval until May despite staking additions
20.3.2024
The US SEC delayed the approval procedures of Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), affecting the approaches of investment firms, including Ark Invest, Hashdex, VanEck, and Grayscale, adding a staking component to the applications of the ETH ETF along with Fidelity. Both James Seyffart and Eric...
SEC Delays Decision on Ethereum ETFs from Hashdex and ARK 21Shares
20.3.2024
Regulatory uncertainty persists as the U.S. SEC pushes back the decision date for Hashdex and ARK 21Shares' spot Ethereum ETF applications, aiming for comprehensive review.
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Fidelity Incorporates Staking in Spot Ethereum ETF Offering to Boost Fund’s Income
19.3.2024
On March 18, the financial behemoth Fidelity Investments updated its application for a spot ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) to encompass staking capabilities. The firm, Fidelity, has made it known that the sponsor might “from time to time” opt to “stake a portion of...
Grayscale Investments Submits Revised Application for Spot Ethereum ETF
19.3.2024
Grayscale Investments’ Chief Legal Officer announced that the firm has submitted a revised Form 19b-4 for spot Ether exchange-traded funds. The officer, Craig Salm, stated that investors are seeking access to ethereum via a spot Ethereum ETF. Listing on the NYSE Grayscale Investments,...
Fidelity Updates Spot Ethereum ETF Application to Include Staking
19.3.2024
Fidelity has updated its Spot Ethereum exchange traded fund (ETF) application to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 18 to include staking.
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Potential Ethereum ETF Approval Odds Drop: A guide to investors
18.3.2024
The likelihood of regulatory approval for an Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) has recently diminished substantially due to developments in the cryptocurrency industry. Investors are developing concerns and engaging in speculation regarding the potential ramifications of this alteration on...
Ethereum ETF uncertainty vs. Optimism’s peak: BlockDAG stands out as a smart investment with a promise of 5000x ROI
17.3.2024
There has been excitement around Ethereum’s ETF prospects and Optimism’s market success. Amidst this, BlockDAG (BDAG) has been touted as the “Kaspa Killer” and positioned as the next lucrative crypto presale. With its innovative features and potential to disrupt, BlockDAG...
SEC silence lowers Ethereum ETF approval prospects
14.3.2024
As per the assessment of Bloomberg analysts, the probability of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission approving a spot Ethereum ETF by May has been substantially diminished. The SEC’s silence and delay have prompted analysts to reconsider the viability of a spot Ethereum...
Crypto Industry Players in Hong Kong Call for Swift Approval of Bitcoin ETFs
13.3.2024
Authorities in Hong Kong have been urged to approve spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds in order to cement the region’s position as the financial hub of Asia. Industry participants believe that launching this ahead of the U.S. will enhance Hong Kong’s status in the global cryptocurrency...
Crypto Attorney Jake Chervinsky Explains the Bear Case for a Spot Ether ETF Approval in May
12.3.2024
Jake Chervinsky, CLO of Variant, a crypto-focused venture capital firm, explained that he was pessimistic about U.S. regulators approving a spot ether ETF this May. Chervinsky stated that the SEC’s combative attitude, willingness to go to court to fight this kind of approval, and lack...
Ethereum Price Prediction as ETH Crosses $4,000 Level – New All-Time High Coming?
11.3.2024
Ethereum (ETH) is back trading comfortably above $4,000, a level last seen in late 2021. The cryptocurrency underpinning the most commercially important blockchain rallied 14.3% over the last 7 days, outpacing market leader Bitcoin (BTC), which rallied 9.7% this week. Ethereum’s market...
Mad Money Host Jim Cramer Expects Spot Ethereum ETF to ‘Bloom’ Soon
1.3.2024
Jim Cramer, the host of CNBC’s Mad Money show, believes that a spot ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) “will soon bloom.” He cited the immense success of spot bitcoin ETFs, which set several records this week, as the reason behind his statement. Jim Cramer on Spot Ethereum...
Bitwise Analyst Sees 50% Chance of Spot Ether ETF Approval by May, Forecasts Bitcoin at $88K This Year
27.2.2024
Bitwise crypto research analyst Ryan Rasmussen estimates a 50% chance of approval for a Spot Ether ETF by May. He noted that the prospect of these ETFs is indeed attracting attention from institutional investors.
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Spot Ether ETF Applications Prompt S&P Alarm on Ethereum’s Concentration Risks
22.2.2024
S&P Global warned on Tuesday that approving proposed Spot Ethereum ETFs in the US could worsen the network's concentration issue by centralizing staked tokens among a few providers.
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Ether Hits $3K for First Time in Nearly 2 Years Amid Rising ETH ETF Excitement
20.2.2024
The price of ether, the native token to the Ethereum network, rose past $3,000 for the first time since April 2022 on Monday, continuing a recent hot streak
Former Ethereum Advisor Steven Nerayoff Accuses SEC Chair of Undisclosed ETH Involvement
13.2.2024
Steven Nerayoff, an early Ethereum advisor, leveled allegations at SEC Chair Gary Gensler on Tuesday, hinting at Gensler’s undisclosed deep ties with Ethereum and potential influence by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Steven Nerayoff Ethereum ETFs Stir the Pot Nerayoff alleged that...
Kraken Mulls Crypto ETF Custody Amid Spot Ethereum ETF Anticipation
13.2.2024
Crypto exchange Kraken is reportedly considering to enter the crypto ETF custody race, amid spot Ethereum ETF’s most anticipated approval. According to a scoop by Fox Journalist Eleanor Terrett, the US’s second largest crypto exchange Kraken “is hoping to get into the crypto ETF custody game...
Ethereum Price Prediction as Franklin Templeton Applies for Ethereum ETF – $10,000 in 2024?
13.2.2024
Ethereum surged 7.7% in the last 24 hours to hit $2,673 on news that Franklin Templeton has filed for a spot Ethereum ETF. The price appreciation happens in the midst of a market-wide rally that adds 4.1% to the price of Bitcoin, which topped $50,000 last night. Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)...
Franklin Templeton Latest Firm to File for Spot Ethereum ETF
13.2.2024
Investment firm Franklin Templeton is the latest asset manager to file a spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) application with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the United States. The filing was submitted on Monday. Coinbase Custody will be the Ether custodian and Bank of New York...
Franklin Templeton Joins Ethereum ETF Race
12.2.2024
The asset manager is also one of the issuers of a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund but hasn’t seen the same success as frontrunners BlackRock and Fidelity