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SEC Sees Surge in Spot Bitcoin ETF Securities Registrations as Approval Deadline Approaches
5.1.2024
Five spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applicants have filed to register their funds as securities with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as the approval deadline draws near. While some interpret this development as approval confirmation of spot bitcoin ETFs by the...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: JPMorgan Talks ETF, Cipher Buys Miners Amid Drop
4.1.2024
The cryptocurrency world is abuzz with significant developments as Bitcoin grapples with market volatility. On Thursday, Bitcoin’s price saw a notable decrease, dropping by nearly 4.50% to $43,000. Amidst this price fluctuation, major financial players like JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs...
Goldman Sachs Set to Become Authorized Participant in BlackRock and Grayscale’s Bitcoin ETFs: Report
3.1.2024
Goldman Sachs is expected to be the latest financial institution to take on the role of authorized participant (AP) in two key Bitcoin ETFs, according to a new report. Traditional finance’s adoption of crypto The report, published by CoinDesk early Wednesday afternoon, claims insider sources...
Goldman Sachs Eyeing Bitcoin ETF Role Via BlackRock and Grayscale: Sources
3.1.2024
Goldman Sachs is in talks to play the key role of being an "authorized participant" for BlackRock and Grayscale's bitcoin ETFs, if the SEC approves them, according to people familiar with the situation
Grayscale Updates Spot Bitcoin ETF Application but Left out Some Key Information
3.1.2024
Crypto asset management firm Grayscale Investments has updated its spot bitcoin ETF filing in hope of being included in the initial round of decisions by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). However, the firm has omitted some key information that the SEC reportedly wants included...
Grayscale Amends Bitcoin ETF Application, Excludes Authorized Participant Details
2.1.2024
Source: 24K-Production / Adobe Stock Grayscale, a prominent cryptocurrency asset management firm, has filed an amendment to its registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). On January 2, Grayscale filed an amended Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application with...
ETF Fever Continues, Gensler Warns Against Crypto’s ‘Wild West’ of Permissionless Exchange, Latam Update — Week in Review
31.12.2023
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler has repeated earlier warnings about crypto “non-compliance” being a global “Wild West,” as speculative fever for BTC exchange-traded funds continues to swelter, with monolithic asset manager Blackrock...
Ripple Expands To Ireland, Grayscale CEO Bullish On Bitcoin ETF, Pullix Presale Gains Traction
29.12.2023
In a series of developments, Ripple, Bitcoin, and Pullix are in the news again. While Ripple has expanded its operation to Ireland, Grayscale CEO believes spot Bitcoin ETFs will bring $30 trillion into the market. Presently, Pullix’s PLX, an ERC20 token, is in the presale stage. Getting...
Cathie Wood's ARK Invests in ProShares Bitcoin ETF After Dumping Grayscale Holdings
28.12.2023
The investment fund bought $9.2 million worth of BITO shares while selling $27.6 million worth of COIN
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest Sells off Entire GBTC Holdings, Allocates $100 Million to Bitcoin Futures ETF BITO
28.12.2023
Source: Adobe Stock Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest has reportedly offloaded its entire Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) holdings, following a recent trend of divestment. Earlier this month, the asset management firm liquidated nearly $45 million in GBTC shares and over $150 million in Coinbase...
Grayscale Adopts Cash Model for Spot Bitcoin ETF but Warns of ‘Adverse Consequences’
28.12.2023
Grayscale Investments has adopted the cash creation model, instead of the in-kind model, for its proposed spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). However, the crypto asset manager warned of adverse consequences. “A spot commodity exchange-traded product that only employs cash creations...
First Mover Americas: Barry Silbert Resigns as Grayscale Chairman
27.12.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Dec. 27, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Grayscale files new update to its Bitcoin ETF application S-3
27.12.2023
Grayscale has filed a new update to its Bitcoin ETF application S-3. Despite being one of the first applicants for a Spot-Bitcoin ETF, Grayscale constantly failed to meet the SEC’s benchmarks. In a surprising turn of events, the asset manager for Grayscale has dropped the cash-only creation...
Grayscale Submits Bitcoin ETF Filing with SEC to Adopt Cash Redemption Model
27.12.2023
Source: DALL·E Grayscale has submitted an updated filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission, paving the way for its GBTC to transition into a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the adoption of a cash redemption model. According to Bloomberg Intelligence ETF research analyst James...
Barry Silbert Resigns as Chairman of Grayscale Investments
26.12.2023
Digital Currency Group (DCG) founder Barry Silbert has resigned from his position as the chairman of Grayscale Investments. Current DCG chief financial officer Mark Shifke succeeds Silbert and is joined by Edward McGee and Matthew Kummell as members of the new look board. Preparing...
Barry Silbert Resigns as Grayscale Chairman, to Be Replaced by Mark Shifke
26.12.2023
Shifke is the CFO of Silbert's Digital Currency Group and will take over Jan. 1, Grayscale said in an SEC filing
73% of US Voters Favor Presidential Candidates with Tech Savvy, Including Crypto
21.12.2023
Source: Adobe/tinyakov Approximately 73% of US voters believe that US presidential candidates should have an informed perspective on innovative technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency. A recent survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Grayscale Investments, which...
ARK Invest Coinbase Share Sale Takes December Total Close to $200M
21.12.2023
Cathie Wood's investment firm also sold GBTC stock while increasing its holdings of Block
Grayscale CEO Says Spot Bitcoin ETF Could Usher In $30 Trillion to The Market – Here’s More
20.12.2023
Source: a video screenshot, Bloomberg Technology / YouTube Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein has restated growing optimism over an investment drive in the cryptocurrency market in the event of a spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF approval by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In a recent CNBC...
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...