21Shares drops Ark from ETH ETF as remaining applicants meet SEC deadline

Six companies updated their spot Ethereum ETF S-1 registration statements on May 31, with 21 Shares notably dropping Ark Invest from its filing. The relevant filing renames the “Ark 21Shares Ethereum ETF” to the “21Shares Core Ethereum ETF. дальше »

488 +

Coinbase Issues Key Filing Amid Ongoing SEC Clash

Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal highlights new developments in SEC legal tussle дальше »

345 +

Consensys-backed Linea urges Matter Labs to withdraw ZK trademark filing

Ethereum’s layer-2 solution Linea is calling on Matter Labs to withdraw “ZK” trademark attempts, saying the filing “goes against the principles of Ethereum.” Consensys-backed zkEVM layer-2 solution Linea is urging Matter Labs, the firm behind another layer-2 solution dubbed zkSync,… дальше »

366 +

Terraform, Do Kwon Agree in Principle to Settle Fraud Case With SEC: Court Filing

Terraform Labs and co-founder Do Kwon have tentatively agreed to settle a fraud case with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to a court filing Thursday. дальше »

333 +

Ripple v. SEC: New Filing Details Controversial XRP Sales

As Ripple opposes SEC's $2 billion penalty, questions arise about what they're keeping secret regarding XRP sales дальше »

322 +

Bloomberg analyst predicts June launch date for spot ETH ETFs

Eric Balchunas, a senior Bloomberg ETF analyst, has predicted that the launch of spot Ethereum ETFs could occur by late June. The latest forecast follows BlackRock’s recent amendment to its Form S-1 filing for the iShares Ethereum Trust, submitted to… дальше »

391 +

BlackRock Amends Ethereum ETF Application; Bloomberg’s Balchunas Sees ETF Going Live By June

A 'Seed Capital Investor' has purchased 400,000 shares of the proposed filing, BlackRock revealed in its document. дальше »

287 +

BlackRock’s S-1 Filing Update Fuels Hopes for July Launch of Spot Ethereum ETFs

Analysts believe spot Ethereum ETFs could launch in July following BlackRock's updated S-1 filing with the SEC. The post BlackRock’s S-1 Filing Update Fuels Hopes for July Launch of Spot Ethereum ETFs appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

321 +

Blackrock updates S-1 filing for Ethereum ETF, marking step toward launch

BlackRock amended the S-1 registration statement for its spot Ethereum ETF in a May 29 filing, marking a step toward approval. The filing builds on BlackRock’s original registration statement, which was initially filed in November 2023. дальше »

366 +

Ethereum Meme Coins PEPE, MOG Hit Lifetime Highs on Ether ETF Filing Approvals

Ether surged more than bitcoin over the weekend on renewed optimism for the second-largest cryptocurrency. дальше »

207 +

VanEck Urges SEC to Respect Filing Order in Race for First Spot Ethereum ETF

VanEck advocates for the SEC to honor the order of filings for spot Ethereum ETFs, emphasizing fairness and orderly market practices as approval odds increase. The post VanEck Urges SEC to Respect Filing Order in Race for First Spot Ethereum ETF appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

411 +

Grayscale Updates Filing for Ethereum Mini Trust

Grayscale is among the potential Ethereum ETF issuers that have already updated their 19b-4 forms дальше »

331 +

Ripple Vs. SEC Lawsuit: Latest Filing Marks Beginning Of The End Of Historic Battle

The long-running legal battle between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple is one step closer to an end with the Commission’s latest filing. The court is expected to give its judgment soon enough, as both parties have filed all necessary briefs. дальше »

345 +

Florida court overturns Binance.US suspension order

The First District Court of Appeals in Florida has nullified an Emergency Suspension Order (ESO) issued by the Office of Financial Regulation against Binance. US, according to a court filing on May 22. дальше »

4310 +

“It’s happening”: Ethereum ETF approval is imminent as issuers amend 19b-4 filings

Spot Ethereum ETFs in the US near approval, with major issuers filing crucial documents. Launch timing remains uncertain post-approval. The post “It’s happening”: Ethereum ETF approval is imminent as issuers amend 19b-4 filings appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

212 +

Fidelity Drops Staking Plans From Ethereum ETF Filing, Boosting Approval Odds Amidst SEC’s Sudden U-Turn

365 +

$4.9 Trillion Fidelity Pushes for Ethereum Spot ETF Approval

Fidelity, managing $4.9 trillion in assets, has revamped its SEC filing for spot Ethereum ETF, boosting approval odds дальше »

425 +

Fidelity ‘will not participate’ in proof-of-stake, amends staking language in Ethereum ETF filing

Fidelity has filed an amended S-1 registration statement for its Ethereum ETF, removing language about staking rewards amid SEC concerns over the classification of staked Ether as a security. The post Fidelity ‘will not participate’ in proof-of-stake, amends staking language in Ethereum ETF filing appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

280 +

Genesis to return $3B to customers after court approves bankruptcy plan

Genesis Global gets court approval to repay $3 billion to customers. Judge Sean Lane overruled an objection from Genesis parent company Digital Currency Group. DCG argued payments to be in US value of assets as of bankruptcy filing in January 2023. дальше »

341 +

Steven Cohen's Point72 Also an Owner of Bitcoin Via Spot ETFs

Point72, the $34 billion hedge fund of billionaire and owner of the New York Mets, Steven Cohen, held $77.5 million of the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) as of the close of the first quarter, according to a filing. дальше »

264 +

Morgan Stanley Latest Bank to Disclose Spot Bitcoin ETF Holdings for Clients

Morgan Stanley was the owner of $269.9 million of Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) as of March 31, a 13F filing showed. дальше »

253 +

$2 Billion In Spot Bitcoin ETFs: Millennium Management Reveals Investment In SEC Filing

The investment management company reported owning over $800 million of BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF alone. дальше »

292 +

Stablecoin issuer Circle eyes US move, setting stage for rumored IPO

Stablecoin issuer Circle reportedly plans to shift its legal home to the United States from Ireland for undisclosed reasons, Bloomberg reported on May 15. The firm has begun the relocation process by filing the required paperwork with the High Court of the Republic of Ireland. дальше »

367 +

Vanguard names Bitcoin-friendly former BlackRock exec as new CEO

Salim Ramji spoke highly of Bitcoin and blockchain technology when overseeing BlackRock’s spot Bitcoin ETF filing.

725 +

State of Wisconsin Investment Board, Titan Global invest in spot Bitcoin ETFs

The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) and others reported investments in spot Bitcoin ETFs. In a May 14 filing, SWIB disclosed 2. 5 million shares of BlackRock’s IBIT worth $99. 1 million and 1. дальше »

363 +

Wisconsin Investment Board Becomes First State Pension To Buy Spot Bitcoin ETFs, Holds Over $162 Million

SWIB announced in a new SEC filing that it invested in BlackRock and Grayscale's Bitcoin ETF. дальше »

400 +

State of Wisconsin Buys Nearly $100M Worth of BlackRock Spot Bitcoin ETF

The U.S. state of Wisconsin purchased 94,562 shares of the BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) in the first quarter of the year, a filing shows. The shares are worth nearly $100 million. дальше »

295 +

Banking Giant UBS Ventures Into Crypto With Spot Bitcoin ETF Investment

236 +

Geoffrey Morphy’s $27M lawsuit leads to Bitfarms ouster

In a dramatic turn of events, Bitfarms has terminated Morphy as CEO and president of the mining firm following the filing of a lawsuit against the company. Morphy’s filed a lawsuit against Bitfarms seeking a staggering $27 million in damages, prompting Bitfarms to terminate his role despite prior announcement of plans to have him remain […] дальше »

273 +

Swiss bank UBS holds 3,600 shares in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust, SEC filings show

UBS Group AG's 13F filing reveals a significant stake in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), signaling growing institutional interest in crypto. The post Swiss bank UBS holds 3,600 shares in BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust, SEC filings show appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

374 +

SEC, Ripple case nears conclusion, Grayscale withdraws ETF filing, and more: Hodler’s Digest, May 5-11

SEC files final response in its case against Ripple, Grayscale withdraws futures ETH ETF filing, and dormant BTC wallet wakes up after 10 years. дальше »

1719 +

J.P Morgan, Wells Fargo hold Bitcoin now: Why are they interested in BTC?

Banks shift to Bitcoin investments, signaling changing views. US House passes bill easing SEC guidelines, showing crypto acceptance. In a new Form F13 filing, J. P. Morgan revealed an investmThe post J. дальше »

386 +

ARK Invest Makes Crucial Amendment to SEC Filing for ETH ETF

Cathie Wood-led Ark Invest completely removes staking from its spot Ether ETF filing with SEC, community confused дальше »

276 +

Ark Invest, 21Shares drop staking from spot Ethereum ETF proposal

Ark Invest and 21 Shares dropped staking plans in their updated spot Ethereum ETF proposal on May 10. The firms’ previous Feb. 7 filing added a clause detailing that the sponsor — 21 Shares — intended to stake a portion of the fund’s assets through third-party providers. дальше »

420 +

ARK Invest removes staking feature from its Ethereum spot ETF filing

ARK Invest updates its spot Ethereum ETF application, removing staking to potentially comply with SEC guidelines. The post ARK Invest removes staking feature from its Ethereum spot ETF filing appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

352 +

America's Largest Bank JPMorgan Chase Discloses Spot Bitcoin ETF Holdings: SEC Filing

Hours after the third largest bank in America reveals its Bitcoin ETF holdings, the country's largest bank follows. дальше »

333 +

Wells Fargo, America's Third Largest Bank, Owns Spot Bitcoin ETFs: SEC Filing

Wells Fargo reported owning Grayscale's spot Bitcoin ETF. дальше »

383 +

Kraken spotlights SEC inability to identify ‘investments contract’ in digital assets

Kraken has refuted the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) claims that its platform listed securities, pointing out that the financial regulator’s arguments attempt to restructure the US financial system beyond its regulatory scope, according to a May 9 court filing. дальше »

311 +

The Rothschilds Hold $4.2 Million in Bitcoin via ETFs

Edmond de Rothschild (Suisse) S.A. now holds shares of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds, according to recent regulatory filing дальше »

325 +

SEC files final response in XRP lawsuit, rejects Ripple’s claims

The United States States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)  has filed its final response to its ongoing lawsuit against Ripple. According to the filing, the commission has refuted Ripple’s claims that it acted without recklessness in handling the XRP cryptocurrency.… дальше »

399 +

SEC calls Ripple’s proposed stablecoin an ‘unregistered crypto asset’

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) appears to be targeting Ripple’s proposed stablecoin in its latest court filing against the crypto company. In its May 7 redacted remedies reply brief, the regulator described the proposed stablecoin as an “unregistered crypto asset” and further evidence that the company will continue to engage in unregulated activities […] The post SEC calls Ripple’s proposed stablecoin an ‘unregistered crypto asset’ appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

284 +

SEC Takes Another Stab At Ripple In Its Final Brief: Details

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has submitted its remedies reply brief in its ongoing legal battle with Ripple Labs, accompanied by supporting exhibits. This filing marks a pivotal moment in the litigation as it is the final brief before Judge Torres will make her remedies ruling. дальше »

313 +

NYSE Arca withdraws Grayscale’s futures ETH ETF 19-b4 filing

The US SEC reported a critical Grayscale withdrawal on May 7 that could have broad implications for spot Ethereum ETFs. Specifically, NYSE Arca withdrew a 19-b4 filing containing a proposed rule change through which it intended to list and trade shares of Grayscale’s Ethereum Futures Trust ETF. дальше »

462 +

Susquehanna discloses $1.3 billion in spot Bitcoin ETF investments

Susquehanna International Group disclosed $1. 3 billion of investments in spot Bitcoin ETFs in a May 7 13F filing. The company reported holding 17. 3 million shares of Grayscale’s GBTC across three separate investments for a combined investment of $1. дальше »

317 +

Susquehanna International Group adds $1B in Bitcoin ETFs to portfolio

According to a filing with the U.S. SEC, Susquehanna International Group invested more than $1 billion in Bitcoin ETFs in Q1 2024. дальше »

263 +

Investment Firm Discloses Over $1.8 Billion in Bitcoin ETF Holdings in SEC Filing

Susquehanna International Group reports owning over $1 billion in Grayscale's spot Bitcoin ETF alone. дальше »

227 +

Ripple Lawsuit: SEC Drops Pivotal Filing, Here's What Might Follow

SEC files remedies final reply brief in Ripple lawsuit, what might follow? дальше »

229 +

Hightower Advisors, SouthState Bank disclose investments in spot Bitcoin ETFs

Hightower Advisors disclosed a $68 million investment in spot Bitcoin ETFs in a May 6 filing. The 13F filing indicates that the firm holds 709,956 shares of Grayscale’s GBTC worth $44. 8 million, 200,084 shares of FBTC worth $12. дальше »

399 +

SEC issues Wells Notice against Robinhood, crypto community calls it ‘scare tactics’

Robinhood’s crypto division received a Wells Notice from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on May 4. According to a filing, the Gary Gensler-led Commission staff has been investigating Robinhood’s “cryptocurrency listings, custody of cryptocurrencies, and platform operations” for some time before recommending an enforcement action against it. дальше »

374 +

Ripple Counters SEC’s Opposition Brief With New Filing, What Does It Say?

Ripple has filed a new court document supporting its motion to strike new evidence in its long-running legal battle against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The crypto firm filed the initial motion on April 22, seeking to strike Andrea Fox, an accountant at the Commission, as one of the claimant’s witnesses.  Ripple Makes A […] дальше »

530 +