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Fact or Fiction? Theories Littered Across Social Media About Blackrock’s Alleged Bitcoin Buying Spree
3.9.2023
This past week, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) delayed seven spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), including Blackrock’s proposed Ishares Bitcoin Trust. Alongside this news, Into The Block metrics indicate that from August 13 to the 31st, large BTC holders dubbed...
Bitwise Retracts Bitcoin and Ether Market Cap Weight Strategy ETF Registration
3.9.2023
In a recent submission to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Bitwise has decided to retract its registration for its Bitcoin and Ether Market Cap Weight Strategy exchange-traded fund (ETF). The reasoning behind this action remains unknown, but Bitwise’s chief legal officer...
Former SEC Chair: Institutional Investors Clearly Want Access to BTC, Approval of Spot Bitcoin ETFs Inevitable
3.9.2023
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s former chairman Jay Clayton has explained why he believes the approval of a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) is inevitable. “It is clear that bitcoin is something that retail investors want access to, institutional investors want access to,”...
DC Circuit Court of Appeals Chastises SEC for Grayscale Denial
2.9.2023
On Tuesday, August 29, 2023, The U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit (Court) unanimously granted Grayscale’s petition for review of the Securities Exchange Commission’s (SEC) denial of Grayscale’s Bitcoin Exchange Traded Product (Grayscale ETP) and vacated the SEC denial order....
Former SEC chair says spot Bitcoin ETF approval is 'inevitable' despite delays
1.9.2023
The commission has another 45 days to approve, deny, or delay spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund applications from 7 major firms
First Mover Americas: SEC Delays Spot Bitcoin ETF Decision for All Applicants
1.9.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Sept 1, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
SEC delays on approving applications for spot Bitcoin ETF
1.9.2023
The US Securities and Exchange Commission has decided to further the timeframe for coming to any conclusion regarding the applications it has received from Invesco, Wisdom Tree, and Valkyrie. The matter is related to spot bitcoin trading exchange trading funds. The decision has been extended for...
Bitcoin traders wipe Grayscale gains after SEC delays spot ETF decisions
1.9.2023
The price of BTC rose sharply and fell almost as fast over the past three days amid two recent events impacting pending applications for spot Bitcoin ETFs
7 Spot Bitcoin ETFs Face Extended Wait as SEC Seeks Deeper Analysis
31.8.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has deferred decisions on seven spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications from Invesco Galaxy, Wisdomtree, Bitwise, Vaneck, Fidelity’s Wise Origin, Blackrock, and Valkyrie. In statements released on Thursday, the SEC underlined...
SEC delays decision on spot Bitcoin ETF applications from WisdomTree, Invesco, and Valkyrie
31.8.2023
SEC has delayed its decision on Bitcoin exchange-traded fund applications from WisdomTree, Invesco Galaxy and Valkyrie, with the next deadlines set for October
SEC Could Prepare Alternative Arguments to Reject Spot Bitcoin ETFs: Berenberg
31.8.2023
Coinbase’s potential involvement in spot bitcoin ETFs could serve as part of the SEC’s reconfigured arguments for rejecting the applications, the report said
Vivek Ramaswamy: Grayscale win ‘clears a path’ for Bitcoin innovation
31.8.2023
The Republican candidate also pledged to rescind all federal regulations that fail the Supreme Court’s major questions doctrine test in the West Virginia vs. EPA case — a potentially positive for crypto
Bitcoin ETFs have 75% chance of approval this year: Bloomberg analysts
31.8.2023
Bloomberg ETF analysts raised their odds for a spot Bitcoin ETF approval after the recent Grayscale victory against the SEC
Bloomberg Analysts Boost Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Odds After Grayscale’s Court Victory
31.8.2023
In early August 2023, Bloomberg ETF specialists Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart estimated a 65% probability for the approval of a spot bitcoin ETF. However, as August draws to its conclusion, and in light of a U.S. court siding with Grayscale over a legal tussle against the U.S. Securities...
Grayscale Victory Against SEC Clears Path for Spot Bitcoin ETFs: Bernstein
30.8.2023
The ruling increases the likelihood the SEC might approve all bitcoin spot ETF applications together, the report said
Grayscale Ruling Does Not Guarantee Bitcoin Spot ETF Approval, Traders Say
30.8.2023
“It doesn't mean that now Grayscale will be 100% able to list a spot Bitcoin ETF, nor that this will happen in the future,” one trader said
SEC's first deadlines to approve 7 Bitcoin ETFs coming over the next week
30.8.2023
Analysts say the best-case scenario is the SEC approves the batch of spot Bitcoin ETFs but it may also exercise its right to an appeal
Grayscale wins the court battle, but what does this mean for a spot Bitcoin ETF?
29.8.2023
The SEC may have a limited window to appeal the court decision, while Grayscale could forward forward with an amended application for its spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund
Jacobi Spot Bitcoin ETF Gets ESG Label Amid Surging Energy Concerns
29.8.2023
Jacobi Asset Management has attached an ESG label to its Jacobi FT Wilshire Bitcoin ETF launched on the European market.
The classification of the fund by the issuer under Article 8 of the European Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SDFR) signifies that it promotes environmental, social...
The Real Reasons the Grayscale Bitcoin ETF Decision Matters
29.8.2023
The U.S. Court of Appeals, in rebuking the securities watchdog, shows that Gary Gensler won’t get the last word on crypto