Crypto traders are eagerly awaiting a ruling on the Grayscale Trust vs SEC case, which may require the SEC to re-review the application for a spot Bitcoin ETF, potentially leading to a 240-day delay.
The US Court of Appeals has once again delayed its decision on whether Grayscale can convert its Bitcoin Trust into a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), causing uncertainty and leaving investors waiting for clarity.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has implemented new rules aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in the private equity and hedge fund industry, requiring the issuance of quarterly fee and performance reports, disclosure of fee structures, and annual audits, while banning preferential treatment for certain investors.
The US SEC has filed lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase, accusing them of various regulatory violations, leading to intense discussions about cryptocurrency classification as securities and causing a negative impact on the prices of many altcoins mentioned in the lawsuits.
A US court ruled that the SEC was unreasonable to deny Grayscale's bid to launch a Bitcoin Exchange Traded Product (ETP), potentially allowing a significant influx of capital into the crypto markets, resulting in a 5% increase in the price of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
The District of Columbia Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of Grayscale in a lawsuit against the SEC, potentially clearing the way for bitcoin exchange-traded funds and impacting other companies like BlackRock and Fidelity that are seeking to create bitcoin ETFs.
Bitcoin (BTC) surged to near two-week highs after news broke that Grayscale won a lawsuit against U.S. regulators, with the court ruling that the SEC was wrong to reject Grayscale's Bitcoin ETF application.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies experience a surge in value as Grayscale Investments wins a court decision that increases the likelihood of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund being approved.
Bitcoin surged over 5% to surpass $27,000 after a federal appeals court ruled that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission must review its rejection of Grayscale Investments' attempt to convert its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust into an ETF, potentially opening the door for a spot bitcoin ETF in the U.S.
The U.S. Court of Appeals has criticized the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for acting "capriciously" and "arbitrarily" in denying a spot market bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), potentially leading to a review of the previously rejected application and challenging the SEC's authority over cryptocurrencies.
The crypto markets experienced their largest outflows since March, with digital assets losing $168 million last week, primarily due to negative sentiment surrounding the delay in the approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF in the US by the SEC. However, Grayscale won its lawsuit against the SEC, which rejected its ETF application, and while BTC took the brunt of the outflows, other altcoin products saw some inflows.
The SEC is facing deadlines to decide on seven new Bitcoin spot ETF applications, with analysts stating that the best-case scenario is approval, but the SEC may also exercise its right to appeal.
Bitcoin rallied after a U.S. court ruled against the SEC's denial of Grayscale's request to convert its bitcoin trust into an ETF, resulting in a surge in bitcoin prices and a significant increase in coins moved to centralized exchanges.
Grayscale Investments CEO Michael Sonnenshein believes that the recent court decision in favor of Grayscale could lead to a new and unprecedented environment for cryptocurrencies, potentially expanding mainstream acceptance of digital assets and boosting the chances for other asset managers to win approval for their bitcoin products.
Bitcoin led the cryptocurrency market higher following Grayscale's victory in the lawsuit against the SEC, but analysts caution that the victory does not guarantee the approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF.
Grayscale's recent victory over the SEC could potentially render Alameda Research's lawsuit against the company meaningless, as it opens the possibility for Grayscale to convert into the first U.S. spot bitcoin ETF, allowing redemptions and making the lawsuit unnecessary.
United States District Court Judge Katherine Polk Failla dismissed a class-action lawsuit against Uniswap, stating that Ether (ETH) and Bitcoin (BTC) are "crypto commodities," not subject to the Exchange Act. This comes as other judges have made conflicting rulings on the legal classification of cryptocurrencies in the US.
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed BlackRock's application for a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), pushing the decision deadline to October 17th.
The U.S. SEC has delayed a decision on all spot bitcoin ETF applications, causing Bitcoin and major tokens to lose weekly gains, while a New York court classified bitcoin and ether as commodities, dismissing a proposed class-action lawsuit against Uniswap.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may have suffered setbacks in its regulation-by-enforcement approach to the cryptocurrency industry, with the latest ruling in favor of Grayscale Investments potentially paving the way for the emergence of a bitcoin spot exchange-traded fund (ETF); however, the SEC could appeal the decision or find new ways to deny similar applications, and the lack of a regulated exchange for the bitcoin spot market remains a challenge. Despite court challenges, SEC Chair Gary Gensler is expected to continue pursuing his regulation tactics, while Congress and a potential Republican president in 2024 may play a role in shaping the regulatory environment for digital assets.
Grayscale wins a victory in its battle against the SEC as a judge allows a second review of its Bitcoin ETF application, Ben Armstrong is removed as the public face of BitBoy Crypto due to substance abuse and financial damage, and the SEC delays its decision on six spot Bitcoin ETF applications.
The SEC's denial of Grayscale's spot Bitcoin ETF application has been reviewed by a judge due to the SEC's failure to provide a coherent explanation, while the SEC also delayed verdicts on several Bitcoin spot market ETF applications, including BlackRock's, causing prices to rally; in other news, Circle's USDC stablecoin has experienced a significant decrease in market cap, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce criticized the SEC's attempt to bring crypto exchanges under its jurisdiction, a lawsuit against Uniswap was dismissed by a New York judge, StarkWare zeroed all user balances on old wallets, Vivek Ramaswamy celebrated Grayscale's win over the SEC, the SEC delayed its verdict on multiple ETF applications including BlackRock's, and Chinese courts considered cryptocurrencies legal property protected by law.
The recent court ruling regarding Grayscale Investments has brought the U.S. a step closer to having its first bitcoin exchange traded fund, leading to excitement and speculation in the cryptocurrency industry.
Blockchain-based file-sharing and payment network LBRY is appealing a federal judge's ruling in favor of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), claiming the decision is unjust and aims to harm the cryptocurrency industry, marking a reversal from their previous decision to wind down.
A court victory for Grayscale Bitcoin Trust may lead to its transformation into an exchange-traded fund, potentially providing a profitable opportunity for investors. However, the approval of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) remains uncertain, despite a recent favorable ruling.
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been denied immediate access to Binance.US's software by a federal judge, who requested more specific requests for discovery.
