Bitcoin sags as Grayscale verdict awaited
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.
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Posted 8/22/2023, 1:49:00 PM
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The verdict in the Grayscale-SEC lawsuit is expected soon, but it is unlikely to be announced today, according to Bloomberg Analyst James Seyffart.
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. District of Columbia Court of Appeals will soon rule on whether the SEC wrongly rejected Grayscale Investments' application to list a bitcoin exchange-traded fund, which could impact the approval of other bitcoin ETFs.
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 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 CEO Michael Sonnenshein celebrates the court victory over the SEC and anticipates converting Grayscale Bitcoin Trust into a Bitcoin ETF, potentially boosting crypto markets with billions in liquidity.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on three Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications from WisdomTree, Invesco, and Valkyrie, with new deadlines set for October.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed its decision on spot bitcoin ETF applications until October, causing a 4.1% drop in bitcoin's value.
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.
Former SEC chair Jay Clayton believes that the approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is inevitable, as major financial institutions backing BTC investment vehicles represent a shift in how retail investors can access crypto. The SEC has 45 days to approve, deny, or delay ETF applications from 7 major firms.
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.
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.
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.