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Trillion-Dollar Asset Manager Franklin Templeton: There’s Obviously Demand for Bitcoin
5.12.2023
The CEO of Franklin Templeton, a $1.33 trillion asset manager, says there’s “obviously” a demand for bitcoin, noting that a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) is “a better way” to access the cryptocurrency. The executive added: “It’s going to unlock nontraditional, noncorrelated...
Bitcoin ETFs to jumpstart Crypto Market Entry and Price in 2024
4.12.2023
Cory Klippsten, the chief executive officer of Swan Bitcoin, believes that spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (EDFs) could provide an alternative approach to entering the crypto market. This could be achieved by circumventing the exploitative marketing mechanisms that date back to 2017. According...
Big Names Talk Potential Impact of ETFs on BTC Price, Solo Miner Pulls Down Lucky Block Reward, and More — Week in Review
3.12.2023
Global investment bank JPMorgan has noted that SEC approval of a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) could “put severe downward pressure on bitcoin prices.” Conversely, Standard Chartered Bank sees “price upside” related to such an approval from the United States...
Financial Advisors Are Waiting for Spot Bitcoin ETFs to Offer Clients, Says Ric Edelman
3.12.2023
Edelman Financial Services founder Ric Edelman has explained that financial advisors are waiting for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) so that they can offer these investment products to their clients. “Every compliance...
Skybridge Capital Founder Scaramucci Predicts Massive Capital Inflow From Wall Street Into Spot Bitcoin ETFs
3.12.2023
Skybridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci has predicted a substantial influx of capital from Wall Street into spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) once they are approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). He highlighted the unleashing of salesforces from major...
Novogratz Expects Bitcoin Price to Be ‘Significantly Higher’ After SEC Approves Spot Bitcoin ETFs
2.12.2023
Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz expects the price of bitcoin to be significantly higher when the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approves spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). “We will see a pretty successful shift of psychology … when the government says ‘you...
Will Bitcoin Futures ETFs Crumble After Spot ETF Approval? Interview With ProShares
2.12.2023
Source: Adobe Stock As Bitcoin (BTC) surged passed $38,000 in November, the ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) has tapped a new all-time high for assets under management (AUM). On Tuesday, the fund’s Bitcoin futures contracts reached a record $1.47 billion in value. That’s up from $1.1 billion...
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...