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Bitcoin ETFs may be headed for one epic Gensler ‘rugpull,’ say analysts
31.10.2023
While unlikely, Bloomberg’s ETF analysts conceded that there’s always a possibility that SEC Chair Gary Gensler could be waiting until the last moment to deny the flurry of pending spot Bitcoin ETF applications
SEC’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Looking Like ‘a Done Deal’ in January, Says Bernstein
31.10.2023
Global asset management firm Alliancebernstein’s research arm expects the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve its first spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in early January 2024. Noting that the regulator “has been actively responding with edits/comments on...
SEC Considering 8-10 Spot Bitcoin ETF Applications, Says Chair Gary Gensler
28.10.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is currently considering between eight and 10 bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications, according to SEC Chairman Gary Gensler. He insisted that “the vast majority of crypto assets likely meet the investment contract test, making them...
Biggest Crypto Gainers Today on DEXTools – SIFY, FTX, SOLANA
26.10.2023
The latest strong-then-expected US GDP numbers for Q3, which also pointed at higher-than-expected inflation last quarter, have done little to impact cryptocurrency markets on Thursday, where the focus primarily remains on bullish narratives such as institutional adoption (with spot Bitcoin ETFs...
SEC’s Gensler Won’t Say What’s Next With Bitcoin ETFs After Grayscale Loss
25.10.2023
Bitcoin Soars as Blackrock Moves Closer to Launching Spot Bitcoin ETF
24.10.2023
Blackrock is moving forward with the process of bringing its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) to market. The world’s largest asset manager has secured a ticker symbol and a CUSIP number for its forthcoming spot bitcoin ETF, which is now listed on the Depository Trust and Clearing...
Mexican Billionaire Advocates Bitcoin for Wealth Protection — ‘People Need to Realize They’re Being Robbed’
24.10.2023
Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas sees bitcoin as a way to protect against inflation tax because the cryptocurrency cannot be debased. “People’s savings are being taken from them without their permission, without their knowledge,” he stressed, adding that “everybody...
Crypto products see 4th week of inflows amid race for Bitcoin ETFs: CoinShares
24.10.2023
Bitcoin products took the largest share of inflows, netting 84% of incoming funds, according to CoinShares’ weekly fund flows report
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Above $30,000 as ETF Hopes Intensify
20.10.2023
Bitcoin rallied to a three-month high on Friday, as market optimism grew that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could soon approve several spot bitcoin ETFs. As reported yesterday, SEC Chair Gary Gensler stated that the regulator is currently reviewing up to ten filings for the product....
SEC Likely to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETF in Next Few Months: JPMorgan
20.10.2023
Approval is likely before Jan. 10, which is the final deadline for the Ark 21Shares applications, the report said
SEC's Gensler on Bitcoin ETFs: Staff Working on Multiple Filings
19.10.2023
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler remained tight-lipped as usual when asked about the state of spot Bitcoin ETF applications being handled by the agency on Wednesday.
In an interview with Bloomberg, Gensler declined to comment on the agency’s next steps after losing...
Matrixport Says Bitcoin Will Rise to Between $42K and $56K if BlackRock ETF Is Approved
19.10.2023
Bitcoin will rise to between $42,000 and $56,000 if a BlackRock spot bitcoin (BTC) ETF is approved, crypto services provider Matrixport said in a report Thursday
Fidelity Submits Updated Spot Bitcoin ETF Application
19.10.2023
Fidelity has submitted an updated proposal for a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The asset manager joins other applicants in continued efforts to address regulatory concerns that have stood in the way of approving the investment product....
Blackrock CEO Larry Fink Sees Global Demand and ‘Pent-up Interest in Crypto’ Amid Israel-Hamas War
18.10.2023
Larry Fink, the CEO of the world’s largest asset manager, Blackrock, sees the recent bitcoin rally as “an example of the pent-up interest in crypto.” Noting that as the Israel-Hamas war rages on, more people will be running to bitcoin as “a flight to quality,” the executive...
Snowden Talks Risks of Bitcoin ETFs and Anonymity Concerns at Amsterdam Conference
17.10.2023
Renowned whistleblower Edward Snowden spoke at the 2023 Bitcoin Conference in Amsterdam last week, shedding light on several pressing issues surrounding Bitcoin.
Known for his advocacy of cryptocurrencies, Snowden’s address covered a range of topics, from Bitcoin's struggle with anonymity to...
Ark Invest’s Cathie Wood Blames Gary Gensler for Obstructing Proposed Spot Bitcoin ETFs and Not SEC
17.10.2023
Influential investor Cathie Wood, CEO of Ark Invest, said that the researchers at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are “really good”, and it’s the agency’s Chair Gary Gensler who is standing on the way of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Speaking with Coin Stories...
What’s All the Fuss About Bitcoin ETFs?
16.10.2023
Fake news of SEC approval for a spot Bitcoin ETF sent markets higher. Why are traders so obsessed with this new product?
The Ripple Effects of a Spot Market Bitcoin ETF
16.10.2023
Financial giants including BlackRock and Fidelity are looking to launch a bitcoin investment vehicle for people who do or cannot hold bitcoin directly
Deadline for SEC Appeal Against Grayscale’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Ruling Expires
14.10.2023
The U.S. securities regulator has apparently missed a deadline to appeal a court ruling against its rejection of Grayscale’s spot bitcoin ETF application. Media reports, quoting sources familiar with the matter, unveiled ahead of the deadline that the agency was not planning to appeal the decision...
Ex-BlackRock manager predicts US Bitcoin ETFs approval
9.10.2023
An ex-BlackRock manager has predicted that the US could soon approve Bitcoin ETFs, or Exchange Traded Funds. Once approved, financial institutions will have a clearer picture of how they can invest in Bitcoin. Moreover, it will provide a well-structured and regulated avenue for investors....