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 postponed the decision on Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust's transformation into a spot Bitcoin ETF, leaving the status of the ETF and other related matters in uncertainty.
BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, has filed a proposal to establish a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), which could increase mainstream acceptance of Bitcoin investing and open up new investment opportunities if approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Brazilian crypto asset management firm, Hashdex, has submitted an application to the SEC for approval to operate a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) using spot Bitcoin acquired within the regulated CME market, in contrast to other firms' strategies of surveillance-sharing agreements with Coinbase, which it claims may not address the SEC's concerns.
A series of Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) applications have been submitted to the SEC, potentially offering investors a more accessible way to invest in cryptocurrency and bridging the gap between traditional finance and digital assets.
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.
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.
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.
The average trade size of Bitcoin on most exchanges increased significantly following a court ruling that the SEC must review its rejection of Grayscale Investments' attempt to convert the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust into an ETF, suggesting increased activity by large traders. Additionally, Bitcoin's price climbed over 7% as market confidence in a bitcoin spot ETF approval grew.
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.
A federal appeals court ruling has opened the door for the launch of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), with a number of high-profile asset managers potentially being approved to enter the market, leading to increased competition and potential fee reduction for fund managers.
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 Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is more likely to approve spot bitcoin ETF applications following a federal court ruling that highlighted the regulator's arbitrary treatment of similar products, potentially leading to the withdrawal of approval for futures-based bitcoin ETFs. However, while the approval of spot bitcoin ETFs may be closer, it is unlikely to have a significant impact on the crypto market.
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.
Grayscale has informed the SEC that there are no legal reasons left to block the conversion of its Bitcoin fund to a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF), following a court ruling against the regulator's denial of the conversion application.
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) has seen positive market trends and narrowing discounts to net asset value after a recent court victory, indicating a potential shift towards becoming a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), according to Ark Invest.
The pursuit of a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) may contradict the purpose and ideals of the crypto industry, as it undermines financial sovereignty and poses unnecessary counterparty risks, while potentially impeding mainstream adoption and the ownership of actual Bitcoin.
Franklin Templeton has filed for a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), which, if approved, would allow everyday investors to easily gain exposure to the price of bitcoin in their brokerage accounts.
Grayscale Advisors has filed for a new Ethereum futures exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the SEC, proposing to list and trade shares of the Grayscale Ethereum Futures Trust (ETH) ETF under the NYSE Arca Rule 8.200-E.