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Grayscale urges U.S. SEC to approve spot bitcoin ETF following court victory

Grayscale Investments has urged the U.S. SEC to approve its proposed Bitcoin ETF after winning a court victory against the agency, with the firm's law firm stating that the SEC should issue an order approving the product.

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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.
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).
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 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.
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies surged after Grayscale Investments won a court decision, increasing the likelihood of the first spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).
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.
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.
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.
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 Grayscale Bitcoin ETF decision is important for several reasons, as stated in an opinion piece by Daniel Kuhn from CoinDesk.
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.
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.
BlackRock's entry into the cryptocurrency market through a proposed ETF has attracted attention, but its interactions with the SEC indicate potential challenges ahead.
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.
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.