MetaMask’s parent company ConsenSys urges SEC to approve Ethereum spot ETF

ConsenSys sent a comment letter to the SEC detailing Ethereum's PoS security advantages, advocating for the approval of a spot Ethereum ETF.

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Hong Kong-based Asset Manager VSFG aiming for a May spot Bitcoin ETF launch

There are reports that the Hong Kong SFC is considering to approve Bitcoin ETFs in Q2 2024. VSFG and Value Partners have applied for approval to offer a spot Bitcoin ETF in Hong Kong. VSFG is targeting to launch the spot BTC ETF as early as May this year.

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Grayscale CLO anticipates SEC approval for spot Ether ETFs by May

Grayscale’s chief legal officer (CLO), Craig Salm, expects the SEC to approve spot Ether (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by May 2024. According to Salm, the optimism stems from the SEC’s meetings with Grayscale prior to the approval of Bitcoin ETFs.…

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US Senators Pressure SEC Chair To Block Approval Of Ethereum, Solana, XRP ETFs

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Grayscale Takes Major Leap: Urges SEC Options Trading On Bitcoin ETFs, Eyeing $100 Billion Inflows

Asset manager Grayscale is reportedly pressing the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve options trading on the spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The move would make the product more accessible to more investors.

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$ETH Shows Strength as Price Stays Above $3K; How High Will This ERC-20 Memecoin Go in 2024?

Markets are embracing full risk-on behavior. TradFi has an insatiable appetite for Bitcoin ($BTC) and mining stocks, and later this year, the SEC will no doubt approve an Ethereum ($ETH) Spot ETF.

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Coinbase Urges SEC To Approve Grayscale’s Spot Ether ETF — Is ETH About To Go Turbo Parabolic?

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Coinbase asks SEC to approve Grayscale’s Ethereum spot ETF

Coinbase urges the SEC to approve Grayscale Ethereum Trust, highlighting Ethereum's non-security status and spot Bitcoin ETF precedent.

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Spot Ethereum ETF Promoted by Coinbase: Details

Coinbase has formally urged the SEC to approve the listing and trading of the Grayscale Ethereum Trust on NYSE Arca

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Coinbase calls on SEC to approve Grayscale’s spot Ethereum ETF

The Coinbase team has called on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve Grayscale’s application to launch a spot Ethereum (ETH) ETF. The company’s chief lawyer, Paul Grewal, believes that approval of Grayscale’s application is necessary through the…

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Cathie Wood Doubts SEC Will Approve Spot ETFs Beyond Bitcoin And Ether

ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood believes the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) rubberstamp is limited to Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) spot exchange-traded funds, while other crypto assets may face serious hurdles.

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SEC delays BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF as market optimism sees Meme Moguls shine

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has added BlackRock’s application for a spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded fund to the list of delayed ETH spot ETFs. On Wednesday, the SEC announced it had postponed a decision on whether to approve or disapprove the proposal to March, 2024.

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Grayscale Tries to Wrestle SEC Into Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval

Grayscale has ramped up its efforts against the U.S. SEC, which still refuses to approve a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund. The post Grayscale Tries to Wrestle SEC Into Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Chamber of Digital Commerce urges SEC to approve Bitcoin ETF for US investors

Blockchain advocacy group Chamber of Digital Commerce has called on the SEC to approve a spot Bitcoin ETF to prevent United States Bitcoin investors from turning to more crypto-friendly countries.

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“You Need to Resign”: Crypto Fans Slam Gensler’s Regulation Comments

Several prominent crypto personalities called for Gensler to approve a spot Bitcoin ETF in response to the piece. Gensler Says Crypto Needs Securities Laws Gary Genslers latest comments on the...

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What are the odds of a new Bitcoin ETF approval? Not good, according to Susquehanna’s Bart Smith

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is unlikely to approve a spot Bitcoin exchange traded fund (ETF) anytime soon, says Bart Smith, the global head of digital asset strategy at Susquehanna International Group.

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SEC commissioner Hester Pierce criticizes agency’s resistance to Bitcoin spot ETP

United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Pierce believes that it is time for the regulator to approve a Bitcoin spot exchange-traded product (ETP). The post SEC commissioner Hester Pierce criticizes agency’s resistance to Bitcoin spot ETP appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Looking To Invest In A Bitcoin Spot ETF? Here’s The Best Next Thing

The refusal of the SEC to approve a Bitcoin Spot ETF has been an ongoing problem for the crypto space. With the approval of multiple Bitcoin Futures ETFs approved last year, it was thought that a Spot ETF would not be far down the line.

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Grayscale Could Sue SEC if Spot Bitcoin ETF Application is Rejected

Grayscale Investments CEO has said that the company could consider taking legal action against the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), if the commission fails to approve its spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application.

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Is Austin the next US crypto hub? Officials approve blockchain resolutions

The City of Austin gears up to become America’s next crypto hot spot by passing two resolutions focused on cryptocurrency and blockchain innovation.

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SEC Boss Comments on Refusal to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETF

The SEC continues kicking the can down the road when it comes to approving a spot-based Bitcoin exchange-traded fund

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Overwhelming support for Grayscale BTC Trust ETF conversion proposal

Investors air their thoughts as to why the SEC should approve the conversion of Grayscale’s BTC Trust into a spot ETF.

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SEC postpones decision on Bitwise Bitcoin spot ETF application again

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has refused to approve a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application before it, instead choosing to postpone its decision again. The post SEC postpones decision on Bitwise Bitcoin spot ETF application again appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Pro-Crypto Lawmaker Bashes SEC For Rejecting Fidelity’s Spot Bitcoin ETF

A pro-crypto lawmaker is furious that the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has refused to approve a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) yet again. After delaying the decision on Fidelity’s application for the Wise Origin Bitcoin Trust a couple of times, the securities watchdog has finally indicated that it is denying the proposal. Rep.Tom […]

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Congressman Slams SEC for Rejecting Fidelity's Bitcoin ETF

Tom Emmer keeps pressing the SEC to approve a spot Bitcoin ETF

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SEC Rejects Valkyrie and Kryptoin Bitcoin ETF Applications

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rejected the Valkyrie and Kryptoin spot ETF applications. The authority is yet to approve a bitcoin spot ETF application. The post SEC Rejects Valkyrie and Kryptoin Bitcoin ETF Applications appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Coinbase Urges SEC to Approve Grayscale Bitcoin Trust’s (GBTC) Conversion to An ETF

Coinbase sent a letter to SEC arguing that treating spot Bitcoin ETPs differently from futures-based ETPs can “undermine confidence” in the agency. The post Coinbase Urges SEC to Approve Grayscale Bitcoin Trust’s (GBTC) Conversion to An ETF first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.

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Grayscale tells SEC 'no basis' to approve Bitcoin futures ETFs and not spot ETFs

A letter to the secretary of the SEC outlines discrepancies in its rejection of Bitcoin spot ETFs and acceptance of Bitcoin futures ETFs.

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Gemini’s David Abner says the SEC will approve a spot BTC ETF in 2022

David Abner, the Global Head of Business Development at leading cryptocurrency exchange Gemini, believes the SEC will eventually approve a pure-play Bitcoin (BTC/USD) ETF. Abner shared his bullish opinions during the November 22 episode of CNBC’s ETF Edge, saying approving a pure-play BTC ETF would be the answer to the regulator’s crypto conundrum.

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SEC bitcoin ETF rejection shows market ‘not ready’ – Timo Lehes

SEC has yet to approve a crypto spot exchange-traded fund The regulator’s work is… The post SEC bitcoin ETF rejection shows market ‘not ready’ – Timo Lehes appeared first on Coin Journal.

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‘A Non-Futures ETF Structure Is The Superior Approach’, Says VanEck CEO As SEC Refuses To Approve A Bitcoin Spot Fund

Key takeaways The SEC has turned down VanEck’s Bitcoin spot settled ETF application. In the rejection letter, the SEC stated that the application failed to outline proper consumer protection measures.

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US legislators ask SEC to approve a Bitcoin spot ETF

Top lawmakers in the United States have urged the chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Gary Gensler, to approve a spot Bitcoin ETF despite the recent approval of futures-linked BTC ETFs.

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Pair of U.S. Congressmen Advocate for Bitcoin Spot ETF in Letter to SEC Chair

In a letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler, a pair of U.S. Congressmen argued for the regulator to approve a Bitcoin spot ETF. The post Pair of U.S. Congressmen Advocate for Bitcoin Spot ETF in Letter to SEC Chair appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Does it make any sense for the SEC to approve Bitcoin spot ETFs

Late last month, the market greeted the first U.S. exchange-traded fund linked to cryptocurrencies. It garnered a lot of traction and strong demand following its debut. It is no wonder then that inThe post Does it make any sense for the SEC to approve Bitcoin spot ETFs appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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SEC Pushes Decision Deadline For Valkyrie’s Spot Bitcoin ETF To 2022

The highly-coveted Spot Bitcoin ETF might not be coming to the US soon after all. This is after the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that it has delayed its decision to either approve or deny the request by investments firm Valkyrie for a physical Bitcoin ETF to January 7, 2022. The SEC wrote […]

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Australia's Top Securities Regulator Says It Will Approve Bitcoin ETFs

The Australian Securities And Investments Commission has given early approval to fund managers seeking to launch Bitcoin spot exchange traded funds.

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Crypto Market Not Expecting US SEC To Approve A Spot-Based Bitcoin ETF Anytime Soon

According to data from bespoke crypto data analytics firm Arcane Research, the market sentiment for a Bitcoin spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) is no longer bullish as market participants are no longer expecting a spot-based Bitcoin ETF anytime soon.

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Grayscale Discount Hints At Spot Bitcoin ETF Denial

Grayscale had filed for a Bitcoin Spot ETF after the SEC had greenlighted three Bitcoin ETF Futures for trading last week. Expectations were high that the regulatory body would also approve this ETF which would prove to be a better trading option for investors in comparison to the futures ETFs. The investment firm filed to […]

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Grayscale CEO Says SEC Should Approve Bitcoin Futures ETF and Spot ETF Together, Here’s Why

Michael Sonnenshein talks to Squawk Box show about Bitcoin ETF, SEC and El Salvador's Bitcoin adoption

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SEC Delays VanEck ETF Yet Again

In the Bitcoin industry’s Sisyphean struggle to secure a Bitcoin exchange traded fund (ETF), the boulder is rolling back down the hill. The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) posted a notice today, May 20, 2019, that it is delaying its decision on the VanEck and SolidX Bitcoin ETF proposal.

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These Cryptocurrency Exchanges Offer Futures Markets on Unreleased Tokens

Officially, Cosmos atoms have yet to reach a cryptocurrency exchange, and until the Cosmos network votes to approve their listing, atoms aren’t tradable anywhere. Unofficially, you can buy and sell Cosmos tokens on half a dozen exchanges already, where the spot prices differ wildly.

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VanEck, Cboe and SolidX Meet With SEC to Discuss a Bitcoin ETF

Having met the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in August 2018, officials of VanEck, SolidX and Cboe BZX Exchange have met with the Commission again, in the latest attempt to convince the regulator to approve the nation's first bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), according to an official presentation submitted to the SEC.

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VanEck Subsidiary MVIS Launches Bitcoin OTC Index

MV Index Solutions (MVIS), a subsidiary of investment management firm VanEck, has announced the launch of MVIS Bitcoin U. S. OTC Spot Index (MVBTCO), a bitcoin-based index and the first one that monitors the performance of bitcoin across established over-the-counter (OTC) platforms in the U.

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Mt. Gox Trustee Confirms He Sold off $230 Million in Cryptocurrency

A man known as “Tokyo Whale,” for the enormous amount of bitcoin he controls, confirms he unloaded another big chunk of it earlier this year. Nobuaki Kobayashi, the trustee of now-defunct Tokyo exchange Mt.

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