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US Lawmakers Urge SEC to ‘Immediately’ Approve Spot Bitcoin ETFs — Say There’s No Reason to Deny Applications
28.9.2023
Four U.S. lawmakers have called on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to immediately approve spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). “Following the Court of Appeals’ decision, there is no reason to continue to deny such applications under inconsistent...
SEC pushes deadlines for ARK 21Shares, VanEck spot Ether ETF applications
27.9.2023
The commission also designated a longer period to reach a decision on spot Bitcoin ETF applications from ARK 21Shares and GlobalX on Sept. 26
SEC Postpones Verdict on Ark 21shares and Global X Spot Bitcoin ETFs
27.9.2023
The U.S. securities regulator recently announced a delay in its verdict on the Ark 21shares Bitcoin ETF. Consequently, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has marked January 10, 2024, as the decisive day to either greenlight or reject the proposed amendment. SEC Pushes Back Decision...
With All Eyes on a Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval, Don’t Sleep on ETH (or ETHE)
27.9.2023
There’s a better trade than buying Grayscale’s GBTC if you’re optimistic the SEC will approve crypto ETFs
SEC Extends Ark, Global X ETF Deadlines as Government Shutdown Looms
27.9.2023
The efforts from Ark 21Shares and Global X to list spot bitcoin exchange traded funds (ETFs) must now officially wait longer for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to either approve or reject or deny their applications as the agency moved to extend deadlines Tuesday
SEC pushes deadline for ARK 21Shares spot Bitcoin ETF to January
26.9.2023
The commission gave itself an additional 60 days to consider the listing of ARK 21Shares’ investment vehicle on the Cboe BZX Exchange, with a final deadline set for Jan. 10
US lawmakers call on SEC chair to approve spot Bitcoin ETFs 'immediately'
26.9.2023
The members of the House Financial Services Committee are expected to question Gary Gensler during a Sept. 27 hearing on SEC oversight
Bitwise amends spot Bitcoin ETF application with new, detailed argumentation
26.9.2023
The amendments tackle arguments made by the SEC against the use of the CME BTC futures market for surveillance sharing
U.S. House Lawmakers Push SEC’s Gensler to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETF ‘Immediately’
26.9.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) should listen to the courts and give up its efforts to block exchange traded funds (ETFs) holding bitcoins, a bipartisan group of lawmakers argued in a letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler
Can Bitcoin’s Spot ETF approval influence the BTC price?
26.9.2023
Bitcoin is a digital currency that exists only in the digital realm; it is like internet money. In the financial world, Bitcoin is a game-changer. It offers a new way to store and transfer value. Unlike traditional money, Bitcoin is not tied to any country, making it a global currency. However,...
Bitwise Draws Close to Spot Bitcoin Fund Approval With Latest Academic Record
26.9.2023
NYSE Arca Exchange has submitted an updated application to list the Bitwise Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) Trust.
This revised application includes a detailed academic analysis to address the significant concerns raised by the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding spot bitcoin...
U.S. Shutdown, Assuming It Doesn’t Run Long, Will Slow, Not Cripple Crypto Efforts
25.9.2023
The crypto industry’s business in Washington is coming to a head just as a looming congressional budget impasse could shut down an array of federal services next week. But the digital assets sector can expect its most important matters won’t go entirely dark, experts suggest, even if they’re...
Chainlink Addresses Concerns as Users Spot Subtle Alterations to Multisig
25.9.2023
Decentralized oracle network Chainlink (LINK) has responded to criticism regarding a recent alteration to the number of signers required on its multisig wallet.
The change, which reduced the required number of signatures from 4-of-9 to 4-of-8, sparked backlash from critics on social media...
Bitcoin ETFs Explained: A Closer Look at BTC Exchange-Traded Products
24.9.2023
Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, that track the price of bitcoin have become a popular means for mainstream investors to gain exposure to the cryptocurrency market without directly owning bitcoin. Though the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has not approved a spot bitcoin ETF in the U.S....
US SEC Seeks Public Comments on ARK & VanEck's Spot Ethereum ETFs
22.9.2023
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reviewing applications for spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from two asset managers – ARK Invest and VanEck.
According to the agency’s release dated September 21, the SEC has sought public comments on the potential benefits and risks...
Crypto Community Skeptical of Blackrock’s XRP Pivot Rumors
18.9.2023
Many crypto proponents have warned that despite a small connection between Blackrock and XRP, the news of the world’s largest asset manager shifting focus from bitcoin to XRP is fake. Blackrock is currently waiting for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to greenlight its spot...
Genesis Terminates Crypto Spot and Derivatives Trading Services – What’s Going On?
15.9.2023
Digital Currency Group’s Genesis that went bankrupt in January this year, continues to get hit by the bear crypto market. The digital assets lender is winding down its cryptocurrency spot and derivative trading business completely....
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Bright Horizons: Fideum Group Anchors Spot in Mastercard Lighthouse Elite Program
14.9.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Fideum Group, an ambitious financial aggregator renowned for its commitment to enhancing both retail and institutional client experiences, announced its notable inclusion in the prestigious Mastercard Lighthouse FINITIV 2023 Fall Program. As one of 15 selectees from the Nordic...
Franklin Templeton Seeks to Offer Spot Bitcoin ETF in US
14.9.2023
Asset manager Franklin Templeton has joined the race to issue America’s first exchange-traded fund (ETF) that invests directly in bitcoin. The company applied with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), following in the footsteps of other major investment firms like Fidelity...
SEC Chair: Crypto Is a Field Rife With Fraud, Abuse, Misconduct — ‘It’s Daunting’
14.9.2023
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler testified before the Senate Banking Committee, stating that crypto is “a field which is rife with fraud, abuse, and misconduct.” He also stated that the securities regulator is still reviewing applications for spot bitcoin...