VanEck intends to be first spot ETH ETF issuer, argues against simultaneous approvals

VanEck Head of Digital Assets Research Matthew Sigel said on May 22 that the firm should be able to launch its spot Ethereum ETF before competitors. In a conversation hosted by The Block, Sigel said that VanEck was the first to file its S-1 registration statement and “fully expects” to receive comments and “go first.

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CryptoQuant warns of Ethereum price correction, volatility if ETF approvals waver

On-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant warned that ETH prices could fluctuate if pending spot Ethereum ETFs encounter uncertainties. It warned that ETH could undergo a “significant price correction” if the SEC denies ETH ETF applications or delays the approval process.

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Ethereum ETF confirmed? VanEck spot Ether ETF listed by DTCC

VanEck’s ETF is currently designated inactive on the DTCC website, meaning it cannot be processed until it receives the necessary regulatory approvals.

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StanChart reaffirms Ethereum’s potential to hit $8000 following ETF approval

Standard Chartered reaffirmed its projection that Ethereum (ETH) will reach $8,000 by the end of the year, following heightened anticipation of ETF approvals. StanChart’s head of crypto research, Geoffrey Kendrick, said in a note shared with CryptoSlate that recent developments reflect heightened investor optimism and increased market activity.

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Ethereum (ETH) Contract Holdings Hit Record $14 Billion

This surge comes as Ethereum's price spikes 18% amid speculation of imminent spot ETF approvals

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Bloomberg analysts revise ETH ETF approval odds to 75% amid rumors of SEC flip

The SEC has asked spot Ethereum ETF applicants to update their 19-b4 filings, leading to greater optimism around potential approvals, according to sources. Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said on May 20 that the SEC could reverse its expected stance and choose not to deny the pending applications.

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Goodbye Ethereum Spot ETFs — US SEC Angling To Reject Offering With Approvals Touted For 2025

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) appears set to reject applications for spot ether exchange-traded funds (ETF), with recent in-house meetings painting a bleak future for the proposed offering.

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Bitcoin Halving Partially Priced In With No Big Rally Expected Afterward: Deutsche Bank

Crypto prices are likely to stay high in anticipation of spot ether ETF approvals, central bank rate cuts, and regulatory changes, the report said.

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Bloomberg analyst calls Hong Kong spot ETF approval ‘child’s play’

Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas commented on the news about the approvals of Hong Kong spot ETFs.

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Hong Kong – Bitcoin ETF Approvals Appear Imminent

Hong Kong is on the verge of approving spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds, with regulatory green lights anticipated as soon as next week.

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Spot Ether, BTC ETF Approvals Are Coming Monday In Hong Kong, Opening Floodgates For Wider Crypto Demand

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Bitcoin ETF approvals in the US boost demand for Crystal Blockchain tools

Crystal Blockchain experiences a demand spike for analytics tools following US Bitcoin ETF approvals, as highlighted by COO Marina Khaustova.

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Marathon CEO expects no explosive surge for Bitcoin, halving priced in

Marathon CEO Fred Thiel suggests that Bitcoin’s upcoming halving may already be partially priced in due to the success of spot ETF approvals. The upcoming halving of Bitcoin, set for mid-April, might already be accounted for to some extent, as…

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Bitcoin ETFs see massive sell-offs while BTC climbs to $71,000

BTC spot ETF saw an outflow of over $200 million. Exchange netflow was dominated by positive flow. Following the approvals of spot Bitcoin [BTC] ETFs in the US, Bitcoin has experienced sustaThe post Bitcoin ETFs see massive sell-offs while BTC climbs to $71,000 appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Bitcoin Cash's halving - Identifying whether it will impact Bitcoin's future

Bitcoin Cash's mining reward per block has been reduced to 3.125. Spot ETF approvals might reduce the impact of BTC halving. In the buildup to the Bitcoin [BTC] halving, which is set to occuThe post Bitcoin Cash's halving - Identifying whether it will impact Bitcoin's future appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Could Singapore emerge as the next spot BTC ETF hotspot?

Is Bitcoin’s popularity surging in Singapore following U.S. approvals? What insights does a recent study offer into Singaporeans’ interest in Bitcoin ETFs? Singaporeans are increasingly warming up to Bitcoin (BTC), and recent developments in the U.S. have played a big…

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Weekend Frenzy – Ethereum Leads Historic Recovery as Investors Ape In ERC-20 Projects With 20X Potential

Ethereum (ETH) enthusiasts celebrate as the coin’s momentum increases forward with remarkable milestones. Exceeding the average number of daily active users, Ethereum solidifies its position as the leading smart contract platform, fueling NFTS, DeFi, etc As the market is currently in positive sentiment and excitement continues over potential ETF approvals in May 2024, the ETH […] The post Weekend Frenzy – Ethereum Leads Historic Recovery as Investors Ape In ERC-20 Projects With 20X Potential appeared first on CaptainAltcoin.

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US senators want the SEC to halt further crypto ETF approvals

US Senators have requested the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair Gary Gensler to stop further approvals of crypto ETFs. In a letter dated March 11, the senators warned of significant risks to retail investors associated with crypto ETFs.

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Senators raise concerns over crypto ETF approvals, face industry backlash

Two US Senators have recently expressed concerns to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding the approval of further crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs).  Senators Jack Reed and Laphonza Butler, in a communication with SEC Chair Gary Gensler, highlighted the potential…

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Gary Gensler Refuses to Comment on Ethereum Ahead of ETF Decision

SEC Chair Gary Gensler avoided answering on the progress of Ethereum ETF application approvals in a recent interview. The post Gary Gensler Refuses to Comment on Ethereum Ahead of ETF Decision appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Bitcoin ETF approvals spark mass BTC adoption, experts say

Crypto industry experts examined how approving a Bitcoin (BTC) ETF in the U.S. accelerates institutional investment in cryptocurrencies and mass adoption of BTC. According to crypto.news reporter, at the Qatar Web Summit on Feb. 28, experts agreed that ETFs open…

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SEC Leader Resigns, Stating ‘Crypto Is Here To Stay’ Following Bitcoin ETF Approvals

Ladan Stewart, a prominent figure in the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) crypto division, has left her position to join White & Case, a renowned law firm based in the United States.

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What the Warren/Satoshi Flag Moment Means

The prank was believable because even bitcoin critics like Warren might have to embrace crypto voters in the wake of ETF approvals, says Daniel Kuhn.

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Has SEC Chair Gensler's position changed after Bitcoin ETF approvals?

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler, in a recent interview with CNBC on the 14th of February, highlighted a significant economic distinction between cryptocurrencies and fiat currencies like the U. S. dollar.

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SEC likely to restrict ETF approvals to Bitcoin and Ethereum, says Cathie Wood

Cathie Wood, CEO and CIO of Ark Invest, recently expressed her views on the likelihood of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approving exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for cryptocurrencies beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. During an appearance on the Wall Street…

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Navigating The Now: Events Leading Up To The Bitcoin ETFs

A breakdown and analysis of the road leading up to the ETF approvals this year, and what the implications going forward are.

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Analysts’ Predictions Peg Bitcoin’s (BTC) Price at $500,000 in 2025

Experts predict that the Bitcoin halving and ETF approvals will cause Bitcoin to to reach between $100,000 and $500,000 in 2025. The post Analysts’ Predictions Peg Bitcoin’s (BTC) Price at $500,000 in 2025 appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Binance DOGE, SHIB and XRP Reserves Top 100%, Ripple Files Crucial Request in SEC Lawsuit, Bitcoin Wallet Activity Dips Despite ETF Approvals: Crypto News Digest by U.Today

Take a closer look at the latest crypto events with U.Today's news digest!

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Bitcoin sees sharp drop in direct ownership - ETF effect?

Non-zero Bitcoin wallets have declined drastically in the last two weeks. Whale entities have risen more than 6% since the ETF approvals. Bitcoin's [BTC] direct ownership has been significanThe post Bitcoin sees sharp drop in direct ownership - ETF effect? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Bitcoin Wallet Activity Dips Despite ETF Approvals

Despite the SEC's approval of 11 Bitcoin ETFs, Bitcoin wallet activity has seen a decline

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Tokenized, Inc: BlackRock's Plan To Own The Fractionalized World

In the aftermath of the recent Bitcoin ETF approvals, BlackRock's Larry Fink revealed that soon everything will be "ETF'd" and tokenized, threatening to fractionalize not just existing assets and commodities, but the natural world, reducing most living things into Wall Street financial products to be traded on a single, universal ledger.

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This Bitcoin Buy-the-Dip Indicator With 100% Accuracy in 2023 Flashes New BTC Buy Signal

The Bitcoin market got off to a disappointing start in 2024, failing to “go to the moon” as many analysts had predicted when anticipating the ETF approvals. After initially plummeting in January, BTC prices have found some stability and recovered recently.

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Tether Printing and Fund Transfers Raise Questions About Bitcoin Price Stabilization Efforts

Following Bitcoin ETF approvals earlier this month, BTC price plunged from $48k to around $40k. Price rebounded today after crashing below $39k in recent days amid a broader market decline. WhaleWire, one of the most popular crypto analysts on Twitter, drew attention to possible price manipulation in a recent tweet.

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The battle for meme domination: Memeinator ignites meme wars with 100x price potential

Just how much will cryptocurrencies recover in 2024? Of course, expectations are huge after recent approvals of the first Bitcoin spot ETF. But as much as the topic is debatable, one clear stance is the inevitable shifts in the meme landscape.

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Kraken CEO Talks Bitcoin ETF Approvals, Custody Products, and Exchange’s Future

Kraken's CEO, David Ripley, discusses the positive influence of Bitcoin ETFs on the crypto exchange and provides a glimpse into the imminent launch of Kraken's custody product. The post Kraken CEO Talks Bitcoin ETF Approvals, Custody Products, and Exchange’s Future appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Potential Approval of Ethereum Spot ETF Could Disrupt the Bitcoin and ETH Narrative

Stay ahead of the crypto market trends with QCP Capital's insightful report. Learn about the imminent Bitcoin halving and the anticipated Ethereum (ETH) Spot ETF approvals The post Potential Approval of Ethereum Spot ETF Could Disrupt the Bitcoin and ETH Narrative appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Ethereum's Buterin finds the bright side of the delays in ETF approvals

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin believes that the cryptocurrency industry should not enthusiastically pursue huge institutional capital at full speed as it would bar the industry from operating inThe post Ethereum's Buterin finds the bright side of the delays in ETF approvals appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Grayscale legal officer says Bitcoin ETF litigation could take two years

Grayscale argues that the differences between futures and spot Bitcoin ETFs have no correlation to approvals because prices are based on the same spot Bitcoin markets.

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Bulls Put On The ‘Spot’ As VanEck Bitcoin ETF Is Rejected

Bitcoin ETF season has come to an abrupt halt as the spot-based ETF proposal by VanEck has been rejected by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Here is a closer look into why the SEC rejected the proposal, what this means for future approvals, and what it could mean for the cryptocurrency’s continued bull run. The […]

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Bitcoin due to hit $90K 'in coming weeks' despite pullback — latest technical analysis

It's a case of "if in doubt, zoom out" this week, as Bitcoin heads for a showdown with Taproot and ETF approvals.

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SEC Extends Valkyrie Bitcoin Fund Decision Deadline Despite Recent ETF Approvals

Following a flurry of activity and approvals last month, the U.S. SEC is back to its procrastination with more bitcoin fund deadline extensions. The post SEC Extends Valkyrie Bitcoin Fund Decision Deadline Despite Recent ETF Approvals appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Bitcoin Breaks $60,000 Ahead Of SEC ETF Approvals

Bitcoin has broken a new five-month high on Friday after breaking above $60,000. The digital asset had begun its ascent weeks prior at the beginning of October, a historically bullish month for cryptocurrencies.

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Osprey Funds CEO says US will approve Bitcoin ETF in 2022 ‘at earliest’

Greg King, CEO of Bitcoin trust issuer Osprey Funds, thinks the U.S. SEC has too many things on its plate this year to get to the issue of crypto ETF approvals.

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Brazil’s CVM Approves Latin America’s First-Ever Bitcoin ETF

This year has been a promising one for Bitcoin ETF approvals as yet another exchange-traded fund monitoring the success of the first-ever cryptocurrency will arise – this time, in Brazil.  CVM, Brazil’s exchange commission,  gave QR Capital’s application the go-ahead, and the commodity, QBTC11, will be live on the Sao Paulo stock exchange. Bitcoin ETFRead More

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3 snippets to begin your day: XRP's status, WisdomTree and Bitcoin, and more

WisdomTree gives it a try Bitcoin ETF applications don't have a great record when it comes to approvals. The many SEC rejections over the years will attest to that. This is perhaps the reason why WThe post 3 snippets to begin your day: XRP's status, WisdomTree and Bitcoin, and more appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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SEC’s Jay Clayton Talks at Consensus Invest Event on Token’s Being Securities and Bitcoin ETF

Jay Clayton is the chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), so when he speaks, it ought to be listened to. At the recent Consensus: Invest conference, hosted by CoinDesk in Manhattan, he spoke with investor Glenn Hutchins about what needs to happen in the industry before there are certain regulatory approvals in […]

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New Bitcoin (BTC) Index Could Pave the Way for Future ETF Approvals

News reaching Ethereum World News indicate that MV Index Solutions – based in Frankfurt Germany – has launched the MVIS Bitcoin US OTC Spot Index (MVBTCO). This new index is the first Bitcoin index based on price feeds from OTC (Over The Counter) digital asset trading operations in the United States.

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Crypto Fans, August 10 is Next Bitcoin ETF SEC Ruling on VanEck SolidX Bitcoin Trust

Attention attention read all about it, cryptocurrency traders, investors and users to unite around what could be one of the biggest landmark approvals inside the maturing blockchain asset space – exchange traded funds or ETFs! August 10 is a big moment in time for the long awaited Bitcoin ETF ruling by the SEC – it […]

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New Bitcoin [BTC] ETF on the horizon? SEC reconsiders after ease of approval rules

Earlier this month, the SEC started seeking comments from “interested persons” on a Bitcoin [BTC]-based exchange-traded fund. This comes after the news of a new proposal to ease ETF approvals. The proposal is for the VanEck SolidX Bitcoin Trust, which is a Bitcoin-only fund.

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