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Institutional Interest for Bitcoin Rises, Yet Challenges May Hamper Future Adoption
14.3.2024
Institutional interest for Bitcoin and other digital assets has been apparent in previous years. Yet industry experts believe that investors are taking a newfound interest in Bitcoin (BTC) following the approval of 11 US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). David Lawant, Head of Research...
UK’s FCA Opens the Door for Institutional Investors to Build Crypto-Backed ETN Market
11.3.2024
Products would be available to professional investors while retail consumers remain banned, the regulator said
SEC Delays Decision on Options Trading on Spot Bitcoin ETFs
8.3.2024
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed the decision to approve options trading on spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
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South Korea Contemplating Allowing Spot Bitcoin ETF, Says Financial Watchdog Chief
5.3.2024
South Korean authorities are discussing the potential approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the country, as revealed by the country's chief of the financial watchdog.
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Traditional Banking Titans Bank of America and Wells Fargo Look to Offer Bitcoin ETF Access
1.3.2024
Traditional banking giants Bank of America and Wells Fargo are offering eligible wealth management clients access to spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
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Grayscale Urges SEC for Spot Bitcoin ETF Options Approval
1.3.2024
Grayscale is calling on the US Securities and Exchange Commission to approve options on its spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund, aiming to expand access to a broader range of investors.
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GBTC Sees $600M Outflow Day After Bitcoin ETFs Set Record Net Inflows of $673M
1.3.2024
Grayscale’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) (GBTC) has seen a slow trading day experiencing net outflows of almost $600 million on Thursday, making this the second largest outflow day since 11th Jan 2024.
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Morgan Stanley Considering Spot Bitcoin ETFs for Brokerage Platform: Report
29.2.2024
Morgan Stanley is considering adding spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to its brokerage platform and is currently in the process of conducting due diligence, according to a CoinDesk report citing two sources familiar with the matter.
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VanEck Launches NFT and Digital Assets Market SegMint
29.2.2024
Investment firm VanEck has launched a new non-fungible token (NFT) and digital assets market dubbed SegMint following the successful listing of its spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the U.S.
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Kraken Launches Institutional Services Division to Compete for Bitcoin ETF Market Share
28.2.2024
Kraken has unveiled a new division dedicated to providing services to institutional clients as it seeks to gain a foothold in the Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) market.
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BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Breaks Personal Record With $1.3B Volume: Bloomberg Intelligence
28.2.2024
BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) trading under the ticker symbol “IBIT” broke its personal record on Tuesday attracting $1.3 billion record daily volume, according to Eric Balchunas from Bloomberg Intelligence.
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Bloomberg Data: Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) Saw $7.4 Billion in Outflows over First 31 Trading Days
27.2.2024
The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), the world's largest Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), has seen continued outflows for an entire month.
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US Bitcoin ETF Trading Hits Daily Record at $2.4B, BlackRock Leads: Bloomberg Intelligence
27.2.2024
The newly launched nine Bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the U.S. have broken an all-time daily record in volume, taking in $2.4 billion which is about double their recent daily average, according to Eric Balchunas from Bloomberg Intelligence.
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Public Input Sought by SEC on Bitwise, Grayscale Bitcoin ETF Options
24.2.2024
The SEC has opened the floor for public comments regarding a proposed rule change that would allow the listing and trading of options for Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
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Crypto Cashback Programs Mature to Drive Accessibility and Financial Inclusion
23.2.2024
A recent report published by Bitcoin financial services provider Unchained found that 55% of 400 U.S. investors surveyed own Bitcoin. Findings further note that 34% of those surveyed think Bitcoin will be the best-performing asset in 2024 in comparison to gold, the S&P 500,...
Bold BlackRock Ad Campaign Says iShares Bitcoin ETF is “Progress”
20.2.2024
BlackRock has intensified its media advertising campaign for its recently launched iShares spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), framing the asset as a symbol of "progress."
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South Korea’s Ruling and Opposition Parties Make Crypto-Related Poll Promises Ahead of Elections
20.2.2024
South Korea’s ruling political party and its opposition party are making poll promises related to crypto ahead of the national elections later this year scheduled for April 10
U.S. Banks Push SEC For Key Changes In Crypto Regulation Following Spot-Bitcoin ETF Exclusion
16.2.2024
U.S. Banks are pushing for the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to change its controversial Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 (SAB 121) after they were excluded from serving as asset custodians for spot-Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to a February 14th letter from...
Coinbase Transaction Revenue Hits New High, Surpassing Q4 Expectation – Crypto Adoption Rising?
16.2.2024
In its quarterly report to shareholders, Coinbase posted a 64% jump in transaction revenue to take in $529.3 million in Q4, 2023. The increase in transactions was due to anticipation for the launch of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Widely considered an important step in Bitcoin’s...
Crypto for Advisors: Impact of the Spot Bitcoin ETFs for Portfolios
15.2.2024
The approval of the spot bitcoin ETFs constituted a landmark event for the $1.7 trillion digital asset industry. With institutional investors on board, demand for bitcoin will grow significantly