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Grayscale Positions Itself for Bitcoin ETF Race with Hire of Former Invesco Head John Hoffman
1.12.2023
Source: Ascannio / Adobe Stock. Crypto asset manager Grayscale has appointed John Hoffman, former Head of Americas at Invesco, to lead its distribution and partnerships team. On December 1, Grayscale announced the hiring of John, who has experience with ETFs and index strategies at Invesco....
Grayscale Setting Up for Bitcoin ETF Race by Hiring Industry Veteran from Invesco
1.12.2023
Crypto asset manager Grayscale has hired former Invesco Head of Americas John Hoffman to lead its distribution and partnerships team, six weeks before a decision is set to come out on whether the company will be allowed to launch a spot bitcoin [BTC] exchange-traded-fund (ETF)
The Crypto Sector’s Future: NuggetRush Merges P2E Gaming, Bitcoin Aims for $40,000
1.12.2023
TLDR Growing demand for Spot ETFs has pushed Bitcoin (BTC) near the $40,000 mark. NuggetRush has unveiled the first-ever play-to-earn adventure dedicated to artisanal mining. Eager investors have purchased over $700,000 worth of NUGX tokens. Bitcoin (BTC) bulls are eyeing the $40,000 mark...
SEC Holds Meetings with Grayscale, BlackRock on Bitcoin ETFs
1.12.2023
Source: SEC The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently held meetings with Grayscale and BlackRock to discuss their filed applications regarding spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). SEC Meets with Grayscale to Discuss its Bitcoin ETF Filing A memorandum published by the...
Analysts Set New Potential Window for Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval
1.12.2023
Source: Adobe Stock Analysts are now eyeing a potential window for the approval of Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), setting the time frame between January 5 and 10, 2024. Previous deadline of November 17 by analysts passed without any discernible action from the Securities and Exchange...
Blackrock Proposes ‘Revised In-Kind Model’ for Spot Bitcoin ETF to Resolve SEC’s Concerns
1.12.2023
Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, has held another meeting with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to discuss its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application. The firm has proposed a “revised in-kind” model for its spot bitcoin ETF that...
SEC Chair Gary Gensler Remains Tight-Lipped on Future of Spot Bitcoin ETFs
30.11.2023
Source: Pixabay Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler said he would not “pre-judge” the future of spot Bitcoin ETFs when asked if the SEC would take any action soon regarding the matter. Speaking at a conference hosted by the Healthy Markets Association on Wednesday, Gensler...
Rich Dad Poor Dad Author Robert Kiyosaki Recommends Buying Bitcoin ETFs
30.11.2023
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has recommended buying bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Warning that the global economy is slowing to a possible depression and the U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve will print trillions in “fake dollars,” he urged investors: “Don’t...
Standard Chartered Anticipates Bitcoin Reaching $100,000 Sooner Than Expected
30.11.2023
Standard Chartered Bank has doubled down on its bitcoin price forecast of $100,000 next year with increased optimism on the timing. “We now expect more price upside to materialize before the halving than we previously did, specifically via the earlier-than-expected introduction of U.S. spot...
Research the dynamics of market manipulation before you jump in Bitcoin ETFs
30.11.2023
Bitcoin ETFs could be subject to manipulation in the spot Bitcoin market. The SEC's chief concern is figuring out how to prevent manipulation induced by ETFs
SEC Seeks Public Feedback For Franklin Templeton and Hashdex Spot Bitcoin ETFs
29.11.2023
Source: Adobe The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wants public opinion on the spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF applications of Franklin Templeton and Hashdex. In an announcement on Nov 28, the Commission highlighted the next phase in the scrutiny of spot BTC ETF applications filed...
SEC seeks public input on Franklin Templeton, Hashdex Bitcoin ETFs
29.11.2023
The request for public comment are standard for ETFs under review and have an open period of 35 days
Bitcoin Whale Soars to 72nd Rank in 2 Weeks, Gathering Over 10,000 BTC Amid ETF Buzz
28.11.2023
This week, observers in the crypto sphere have kept a close eye on a notable bitcoin whale address, which impressively climbed from the 492nd spot to become the 72nd largest bitcoin holder in a mere fortnight. This substantial addition of over 10,000 bitcoin occurs amidst widespread speculation...
First Mover Americas: Spot Bitcoin ETFs in Brazil Find Hefty Demand
28.11.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Nov. 28, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Best Crypto to Buy Now November 27 – TerraClassicUSD, Terra, Axie Infinity
28.11.2023
Analyzing USTC, LUNA, and AXS price action – do technical indicators confirm them as the best cryptos to buy now? Image by cryptonews.com. Following TerraClassicUSD’s 220% gains over the past few days, Binance listed USTC in perpetual futures with 50x leverage earlier today, further...
Coinbase Is Dominating a Key Bitcoin ETF Service. Can Anyone Else Join the Race?
27.11.2023
The race to provide a key bit of infrastructure for bitcoin [BTC] ETFs – custody services – hasn't actually been much of a race so far. Crypto exchange Coinbase has dominated so far, winning the job from the majority of applications from the likes of BlackRock, WisdomTree and Valkyrie
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Have Almost $100M in AUM in Brazil, Led by Hashdex Offering
27.11.2023
Pro-market digital assets regulation and growing interest from large institutions are among the factors of the success so far, said Hashdex's CEO
Former NYSE President: Money Will Flood Into Crypto Industry With Spot Bitcoin ETFs
27.11.2023
Former NYSE President Tom Farley expects money to “flood” into the crypto industry when the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approves spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). “It’s just easier to buy. People believe in bitcoin,” he emphasized...
JPMorgan: Spot Bitcoin ETFs Could Put ‘Severe Downward Pressure on Bitcoin Prices’
26.11.2023
Global investment bank JPMorgan has cautioned that the approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could “put severe downward pressure on bitcoin prices.” The bank’s analysts estimate that billions of dollars could...
Blackrock Pushes to Use In-Kind Creation Method for Spot Bitcoin ETF: Report
25.11.2023
Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, has reportedly pushed for using the in-kind creation method for its bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), diverging from the cash creation model favored by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to reports, Blackrock and other spot...