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Law Decoded: Making sense of mixed signals, Dec. 13–20
20.12.2021
This week in crypto regulation was marked by officials expressing contradictory views on how to approach digital assets
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17.12.2021
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WisdomTree amends Bitcoin ETF application, naming US Bank as custodian
9.12.2021
U.S. Bank launched crypto custody services for institutional investors in October as part of a partnership with New York Digital Investment Group
US is 'unquestionably' behind the curve on crypto ETFs, says Brian Brooks
8.12.2021
Brian Brooks proposed regulators treat crypto in much the same way as traditional financial institutions rather than creating an entirely new body to create a single framework for digital assets
SEC rejects WisdomTree's application for spot Bitcoin ETF
2.12.2021
The Cboe BZX Exchange used the examples set by CME's crypto futures products in its argument for approval, but the SEC rejected them
SEC rejects VanEck’s spot Bitcoin ETF as BTC price falls below $63K
12.11.2021
The SEC said any rule change in favor of approving the ETF would not be “‘designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices” nor “protect investors and the public interest.”
BREAKING: BlockFi files for physically-backed Bitcoin ETF
8.11.2021
The Securities and Exchange Commission is scheduled to rule on another spot Bitcoin ETF application from VanEck by Nov. 14
Law Decoded: Which currency is the paycheck of your city’s mayor in? Nov. 1–7
8.11.2021
The infrastructure bill has passed, much to the crypto community's chagrin, yet the key battles lie ahead
Law Decoded: Best regulation is self-regulation, Oct. 11–18
18.10.2021
As the crypto space gets all worked up by the impending launch of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds, the captains of the industry take it upon themselves to offer sketch the designs of future regulatory regimes
BREAKING: ProShares follows Valkyrie in approval for listing Bitcoin Strategy ETF
15.10.2021
Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart reported the crypto futures ETF would be listed with the ticker symbol BITO possibly as early as Oct. 18
Bitwise applies for 'actual' Bitcoin ETF with NYSE Arca
14.10.2021
The investment firm withdrew its application for a physically-backed Bitcoin ETF in 2020, but has already received approval for a fund offering investors exposure to companies in the blockchain and crypto industry
Traders pin Ethereum’s route to new ATH to eventual Bitcoin ETF approval
12.10.2021
ETH price is lagging behind BTC's recent gains, but data signals that traders are confident in the altcoin breaking through $4,000 in the short-term
SEC approves Volt Equity ETF providing exposure to Bitcoin-centric companies
7.10.2021
Regulators have green-lighted a new exchange-traded fund that provides exposure to “Bitcoin Industry Revolution Companies.”
VanEck and ProShares apply to withdraw Ethereum ETF filings from SEC
20.8.2021
It’s unclear why both asset managers chose to apply for and withdraw seemingly similar applications for Ether ETFs on the same days
Victory Capital files SEC application for crypto ETF
4.8.2021
The firm first announced its intention to launch a private fund for accredited investors tracking the Nasdaq Crypto Index in June
Osprey Funds CEO says US will approve Bitcoin ETF in 2022 ‘at earliest’
20.7.2021
Greg King, CEO of Bitcoin trust issuer Osprey Funds, thinks the U.S. SEC has too many things on its plate this year to get to the issue of crypto ETF approvals
SEC delays decision on Valkyrie Bitcoin ETF
23.6.2021
Valkyrie Digital Assets filed with the SEC for listing its Bitcoin ETF on the New York Stock Exchange in January
NYDIG files for US-based Bitcoin ETF, with Morgan Stanley on board
16.2.2021
The crypto-focused financial services company has filed S-1 paperwork with the SEC, reigniting the debate over a Bitcoin ETF
The race is on yet again for crypto ETFs as Valkyrie files registration
23.1.2021
Multiple institutions are yet again lining up to offer crypto ETFs, but will the SEC overcome its historical reticence?
Outgoing SEC Chair Jay Clayton reveals what’s driving the rise of BTC
20.11.2020
Jay Clayton is stepping down from his role as SEC Chairman at the end of the year, but before going he wants to set the record straight on the SEC’s opinion of Bitcoin