FBI arrests man for SEC social media hack over fake Bitcoin ETF approval post

The FBI arrested the man allegedly responsible for hacking the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) X account and using it to make a fake post about the approval of spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the US in January.

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Bitcoin ETF Approval Comparable to 'Naked Emperor’s New Clothes,’ ECB Officials Say

The U.S. SEC’s approval of multiple spot ETFs and the billions of dollars that have poured in since doesn't make Bitcoin a good investment or a better means of payment, the central bankers said in a blog post.

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Is Meme Moguls ($MGLS) attractive after Bitcoin ETFs approval?

BTC has been the talk of the market ever since the Securities & Exchange Commission of the United States finally announced its approval for the Spot Bitcoin ETF. $100 billion could flow into cryptocurrencies in 2024 Bitcoin is grabbing all the attention these days primarily because the exchange-traded funds enable large money managers to access […]

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Bitcoin ETF Looks Very Likely Given These Bureaucratic SEC Steps

We see a 98% chance of approval in the next couple of weeks and the high likelihood of a Bitcoin rally to follow.

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Bitcoin Slumps as $400M Liquidated in Two Hours

Bitcoin slid 8% from a 20-month high on Wednesday as jitters around the anticipated approval of a spot BTC ETF began to enter the market.

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These Are Top Bitcoin (BTC) Price Predictions for 2024

How will the widely expected approval of a Bitcoin ETF shake up the market?

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Bitcoin Eyes New Highs As Bloomberg Analyst Reiterates 90% Chance Of January ETF Approval

Bitcoin (BTC), the leading cryptocurrency, is currently in an upward accumulation phase, inching closer to surpassing its current yearly high of $38,390.   This upward trend is further fueled by the anticipation surrounding the approval of Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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Memeinator, Bitcoin price forecast amid delayed ETF approval

Bitcoin updates confirm optimism as the crypto maintained uptrends since early 2023, ignoring multiple sell signals as players focused on the potential spot exchange-traded fund approval. Meanwhile, declining liquidity as the holidays approach might see Bitcoin plunging from its current territory (at the $37K vicinity).

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Bitcoin ETF Approval Hindered By Coinbase Integration, Says BitGo CEO

Among asset managers worldwide, anticipation has reached a fever pitch for the approval of spot Bitcoin ETF. While the potential for these ETFs to drive significant capital and investment into the crypto industry, including Bitcoin, is remarkable, there are concerns that analysts may have overlooked.

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Bitcoin ETF Approval by January Could Catapult BTC Price to $150,000

The fervor around a US-based Bitcoin ETF approval is peaking with predictions of propelling Bitcoin to $150,000. This approval could mark a new dawn for Bitcoin, echoing a broader sentiment of acceptance and mainstream crypto adoption.

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Bitcoin Hits 1

Bitcoin soared past $35K to hit 1.5-year high as speculation around ETF approval and $300M in liquidations fueled a 15% surge.

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Bitcoin ETF Approval Anticipated To Trigger Fiat Influx Of $24-50 Billion

In a recent report released by Matrixport, a digital assets financial services platform, the spotlight shifts beyond Bitcoin (BTC) as the eagerly anticipated approval of a Bitcoin spot Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could have far-reaching effects.

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Crypto Analysts Predict Bitcoin Price After Real Spot ETF Approval

In a startling turn of events, false information regarding the approval of the iShares Bitcoin Spot ETF by BlackRock sparked a massive Bitcoin price surge yesterday, resulting in the premier cryptocurrency reaching a two-month high of approximately $30,200 (on Bitfinex).

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Bitcoin Pumps and Dumps on Fake ETF Approval News

Rumors of a Bitcoin spot ETF approval caused prices to briefly spike then crash after the claims were rapidly denied.

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Bloomberg Analyst: Crypto Exchanges Will ‘Suffer’ After Bitcoin ETF Approval

Eric Balchunas predicts that the approval of a Bitcoin ETF in the US could disrupt major cryptocurrency exchanges, as it would offer a more cost-effective and efficient method of buying Bitcoin. The post Bloomberg Analyst: Crypto Exchanges Will ‘Suffer’ After Bitcoin ETF Approval appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Former SEC Chair Says Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Is 'Inevitable'

Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton has weighed in on ongoing debate over Bitcoin ETFs, stating in recent interview that approval for spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund is 'inevitable'

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Euphoria is Back Ahead of ETF Listings: Bitcoin Hits $63k and Ether Nearly $4k as NYSE Certifies “Approval for Listing”

OI on Bitcoin futures has hit a new ATH on both Binance and CME, while annualized daily basis on Binance is closing on 13%. The post Euphoria is Back Ahead of ETF Listings: Bitcoin Hits k and Ether Nearly k as NYSE Certifies “Approval for Listing” first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.

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Bitcoin Touches $60,000 Amid Hype of ETF Approval

Bitcoin touched the $60,000 mark today, as traders anticipate the approval of Bitcoin futures exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The post Bitcoin Touches $60,000 Amid Hype of ETF Approval appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Futures-based Bitcoin ETF has '75% chance of approval' in October — Analyst

As the SEC "kicks the can" on traditional Bitcoin ETFs, the Bitcoin futures equivalent is gearing up for likely approval, says Bloomberg's Eric Balchunas.

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SEC Extends Time For Reviewing Four Bitcoin ETF Proposals

The Securities and Exchange Commission has extended the deadlines for four Bitcoin ETFs. The Commission cited the need for additional time to “take action on the proposed rule change. ” Cryptocurrency proponents remain hopeful for the approval of a US Bitcoin ETF in the near future.

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SEC may approve Bitcoin ETF by October, opening up 'window for massive inflow'

The wait for the Bitcoin ETF approval from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has been long drawn out. However, there are chances it might be coming to an end soon. If BloombeThe post SEC may approve Bitcoin ETF by October, opening up 'window for massive inflow' appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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SEC registrants seek DeFi and physically backed Bitcoin ETF approval

Amplify ETFs, Invesco and Galaxy submitted registrations to the U.S. SEC for Bitcoin and DeFi-based ETF offerings.

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Citing A Feasible US Bitcoin ETF Debut By October, Bloomberg’s Senior Strategist Calls $100k BTC Price

Key takeaways Mike McGlone, Bloomberg’s Intelligence and Commodity Strategist, predicts a Bitcoin ETF approval is likely by October. McGlone adds that it is most likely to be a futures based ETF.

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Fidelity Investments held Bitcoin ETF approval talks with SEC

Officials from the financial services corporation privately met with the top regulator to defend… The post Fidelity Investments held Bitcoin ETF approval talks with SEC appeared first on Coin Journal.

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Fidelity Meets with U.S. Authorities Over Bitcoin ETF Approval

Fidelity Digital Assets has held a meeting with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on September 8, 2021, in a bid to make the regulatory watchdog see reasons why it’s not too early to approve a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).

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With U.S. SEC's approval still pending, Ark Invest roots for Bitcoin ETF in Canada

Digital assets manager Ark Invest's ARK Next Generation Internet ETF has been under approval review for a few months, and the company has now decided to amend it. As per its latest filing with the UniThe post With U.

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VanEck Bitcoin ETF Postponed for the Last Time to Nov 14th As Futures Get the Lead Role

VanEck is one of the dozen companies awaiting an answer from the SEC on approval of physically-backed Bitcoin ETF and has also filed for a futures-backed Bitcoin ETF, which is raising Grayscale’s hackles.

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Coinbase Lend Faces Backlash With The SEC

The bitcoin exchange isn't receiving the regulatory approval it expected for its Lend product, citing a lack of clarity from the SEC.

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For Grayscale, here's the upside to the SEC's Bitcoin ETF approval delay

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission [SEC] has at least a dozen applications for a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund [ETF] before it. And yet, none of them have been approved. Although the The post For Grayscale, here's the upside to the SEC's Bitcoin ETF approval delay appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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3 reasons why a Bitcoin ETF approval will be a game changer for BTC price

A Bitcoin ETF approval will open the door for more conservative investors, and this could have an irreversible impact on the price of BTC.

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Highly-Anticipated U.S. Bitcoin ETF Likely To Launch In October, Bloomberg Analysts Predict

Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart – Bloomberg’s in-house ETF analysts – on Tuesday published an investor note that predicts that a Bitcoin ETF approval may likely arrive in October. They suggest that the recent Ethereum futures ETF withdrawal that ProShares and VanEck made could be an indicator that things are beginning to move rapidly in […]

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American Banking Giant Citi Weighing Offering Bitcoin Futures Trading For Institutional Clients

American banking giant Citigroup has filed an application to start trading BTC futures with Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), CoinDesk reports. According to sources familiar with the matter, Citigroup is awaiting approval from the regulator.

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Assessing the odds of a Bitcoin ETF being launched by October

It is no secret that the US Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) approval of Bitcoin ETF is greatly anticipated. While, elsewhere in the world, countries such as Brazil and Dubai have already taThe post Assessing the odds of a Bitcoin ETF being launched by October appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Wall Street Giant Citigroup Could Soon Trade CME Bitcoin Futures

According to the bank’s spokesman on Tuesday, Wall Street giant Citigroup (NYSE: C) is eager as they await regulatory approval to start offering bitcoin (BTC, -3. 59%) futures trading contracts on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME).

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Increased Demand in Crypto has Citigroup Considering Offering its Biggest Clients Bitcoin Futures Trading

Citigroup is now considering whether to offer its biggest clients the option to trade in Bitcoin futures, citing increased demand in the cryptocurrency space. According to the reports, the banking giant is currently awaiting approval to begin trading CME Bitcoin futures.

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Banking Giant Citigroup Filed To Trade Bitcoin Futures

U.S. banking giant Citigroup is awaiting approval to begin trading Chicago Mercantile Exchange Bitcoin futures.

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Europe prepares for first Bitcoin futures launch amid US ETF stalemate

There is no sign of an ETF launch approval in the U.S. as yet, with Europe soon to see a pioneering Bitcoin futures product.

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What Are The Possibilities Of U.S. Getting The Long Awaited Bitcoin ETF?

The crypto market topped $2 trillion this week, a month after Bitcoin went below $30,000. Speculation rises again when the U. S. will get a Bitcoin ETF, 8 years after the Winklevoss twins tried to gain SECs approval.

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Coinbase To Buy $500 Million In Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano, Defi Tokens On Its Balance Sheet

Coinbase has announced plans to convert an additional $500 million of its balance sheet into crypto assets after the exchange received approval from its board of management, according to CEO Brian Armstrong.

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Approval Impending? Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital Becomes Fifth Firm To File Application For Bitcoin Futures ETF

Mike Novogratz-helmed Galaxy Digital has filed an application with the SEC to gain approval for its Bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund (ETF). The digital asset manager is the latest to join the queue of other firms hoping to lay claim to the bitcoin product.

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New Ethereum ETF Proposal Seeking SEC's Approval

After giving its Bitcoin ETF proposal another go in April, Kryptoin is now seeking the SEC’s approval to launch an Ethereum ETF

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French Fund Manager To Launch First EU-regulated Bitcoin Equities ETF

Melanion Capital has received approval to list an ETF that tracks a basket of bitcoin-related stocks, an EU Ucits first.

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French Euronext to List Bitcoin Mining ETF

A French investment manager, Melanion Capital, has gained approval to list a bitcoin equities Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) on Paris headquartered Euronext which has some €5.6 trillion in listed assets....

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SEC Chair Gary Gensler Makes a Power Grab But It was Expected and Will Aid in DeFi Expansion & Bitcoin ETF Approval

Crypto supporter SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce countered Gary Gensler, saying the existing securities laws don't work well for certain aspects of crypto. It was “people's freedom to interact using new technology” that has produced the innovation.

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SEC Chair Gensler Hints at Approval of Bitcoin ETF

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Former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton Now Fighting for Bitcoin ETF Approval

Former SEC chairman Jay Clayton has had a major role reversal as he now fights for a Bitcoin ETF approval. Clayton Joins Fight for Bitcoin ETF Approval While the newly-appointed SEC chairman, Gary Gensler continues to work toward establishing a regulatory framework for digital assets, his predecessor, Clayton finds himself on the opposite side ofRead More

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First US Bitcoin ETF Approval Likely By End Of 2021, BNY Mellon’s Slavin Shares Outlook For ETF Run

Ben Slavin, Global head of ETFs at the Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon) has confidence that a Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) shall be in place before the end of 2021. The ETF specialist acknowledged that the bank was receiving a tremendous amount of demand from its asset management and institutional clients for […]

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Bank Of America Supposedly Gives Approval For Bitcoin Futures Trading

A recent development in the crypto industry shows that clients of the second-largest bank in America can now engage in Bitcoin futures trading. The sources of this information stated their preference to remain anonymous.

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Protests Erupt In El Salvador Over The Government’s Bitcoin Law

After garnering the approval of a supermajority in parliament, El Salvador enacted its Bitcoin Law, essentially becoming the world’s first country to adopt bitcoin as legal tender. The Bitcoin Law was passed just hours after President Nayib Bukele first revealed his intentions to introduce it.

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