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BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Plans Raise Concerns About Centralization, Notes Arthur Hayes
12.10.2023
According to a recent Tom Bilyeu interview with Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, the possible entry of asset management behemoth BlackRock into the Bitcoin sector could reshape the leading cryptocurrency in ways that diverge from its original ethos.
While traders and investors anticipate...
SEC Delays Decision on Bitcoin ETF Applications from BlackRock, Invesco and Bitwise
29.9.2023
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again postponed its decision on several proposals for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), including applications from financial giants BlackRock and Invesco, as well as the cryptocurrency-focused Bitwise.
As per several ...
US SEC Delays Decision on ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF Until Next Year
27.9.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again announced a delay in its decision regarding the proposed ARK 21Shares spot Bitcoin ETF, pushing the deadline into the next year with a new date set for January 10th.
This announcement of delay came just hours after a request by...
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,”...
6 Bitcoin ETF Applications Delayed So Far, BlackRock Rumored to Be Next—Fidelity, WisdomTree, Valkyrie, VanEck, Bitwise, Invesco
31.8.2023
Today, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced delays in its decisions regarding Bitcoin ETF applications from six companies out of seven—Fidelity, WisdomTree, Valkyrie, VanEck, Bitwise, and Invesco.
The regulatory body stated it would need at least 45 more days to review...
6 Bitcoin ETF Applications Delayed So Far—Fidelity, WisdomTree, Valkyrie, VanEck, Bitwise, Invesco, Rumored BlackRock Delay
31.8.2023
Today, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced delays in its decisions regarding Bitcoin ETF applications from six companies out of seven—Fidelity, WisdomTree, Valkyrie, VanEck, Bitwise, and Invesco.
The regulatory body stated it would need at least 45 more days to review...
After Grayscale Victory, SEC Kicks the Can on Latest Bitcoin ETF Applications
31.8.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) delayed making a decision on any bitcoin exchange-traded fund applications filed earlier this year
Court Rules in Favor of Grayscale Against SEC in Bitcoin ETF Conversion Lawsuit
29.8.2023
A D.C. court has ruled in favor of Grayscale, the largest crypto asset manager, in its lawsuit challenging the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s decision to deny the conversion of GBTC to a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The securities regulator “failed to explain its different...
Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF Application Decision Pushed by SEC
11.8.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) extended its review of the Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF application, as it continues to look at applications from traditional finance heavyweights like BlackRock and Fidelity
Cathie Wood Expects SEC to Approve Multiple Spot Crypto ETFs Simultaneously – What's Going On?
8.8.2023
In an interview on August 7, Cathie Wood, the CEO of ARK Investment Management, stated that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) might approve multiple spot-Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) simultaneously.
This marks a change from her belief that her firm would be the first...
ProShares Files Application With SEC for Bitcoin and Ether Equal Weight ETF
4.8.2023
If approved, the fund will measure "the performance of holding long positions in the nearest maturing monthly bitcoin and ether futures contracts."
Bitcoin ETF Approval Odds Just Got Better: Bloomberg Analysts
2.8.2023
“The odds of a spot Bitcoin ETF launching this year are up to 65%, in our eyes, after a flurry of developments,” analysts James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas wrote. They previously assigned a 50% probability
Macro State of Crypto – Where It Has Been and What's Next
20.7.2023
Analytics can offer insight into how recent and past crypto and regulatory events have affected prices and movement. Plus: A quick Q&A on retirement funds
SEC Launches Review of Latest Bitcoin ETF Applications
17.7.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched its review of the latest bitcoin exchange-traded-fund (ETF) applications
Former SEC Chairman Highlights Conditions for Bitcoin ETF Approval
11.7.2023
Former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman Jay Clayton has said that a spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) is likely to get approved if it can be shown that the Bitcoin spot market offers the same “efficacy” as the futures market.
“If they’re [applicants] right—that...
SEC has pushed investors into 'toxic' crypto products and FTX: Winklevoss
3.7.2023
Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss said the SEC's refusal to approve a spot Bitcoin ETF has been a "complete and utter disaster for US investors."
Volatility Shares Trust Seeks SEC Approval for Leveraged Bitcoin Futures ETF
26.6.2023
A new exchange-traded fund (ETF) backed by Bitcoin (BTC) futures and with 2x leverage is set to go live on Tuesday after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) appears to have given the greenlight.
The ETF, sponsored by Volatility Shares Trust, will be listed on the CBOE BZX Exchange under...
Blackrock Files for Bitcoin Trust — Analyst Calls It a ‘Real Deal’ Spot Bitcoin ETF Filing
17.6.2023
Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, has filed to register a bitcoin trust that some believe is actually a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in disguise. Blackrock is seeking to launch a bitcoin product despite the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) efforts...
Crypto Prices Rising Again After Regulatory FUD: Bitcoin, Ethereum & Meme Coins Bounce After Escaping SEC Wrath
6.6.2023
Despite a new round of regulatory FUD (fear, uncertainty and doubt) from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in wake of their just-announced lawsuit against Coinbase, crypto prices are rising again.
Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) and a number of meme coins like Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba...
Crypto Prices crashing after SEC Sues Binance, These Presales Still Pumping – Here's Why
5.6.2023
Cryptocurrency markets just experienced a big intraday drop in response to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revealing that it has sued Binance, its US subsidiary Binance.US and the exchange’s founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ).
Bitcoin (BTC) was last trading close to 5% lower on the day...