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.
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 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 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 U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wrongly denied Grayscale Investments' application to create a Bitcoin exchange traded fund, leading to a surge in cryptocurrency prices and potentially bringing the creation of a Bitcoin fund traded on traditional stock exchanges closer to reality.
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.
A federal court has ruled that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) must review its rejection of Grayscale's attempt to convert the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into an exchange-traded fund (ETF), potentially paving the way for a spot bitcoin ETF.
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.
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.
Bloomberg ETF analysts have increased the probability of an approved spot Bitcoin ETF by the end of 2023 to 75% following a recent Grayscale victory against the SEC, with approvals estimated to reach 95% by Q4 2024, making a denial politically untenable.
Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy praised Grayscale's victory over the SEC, stating that the decision will help keep Bitcoin and blockchain innovation within the United States, and he promised to rescind federal regulations that fail the Supreme Court's test, potentially limiting the SEC's influence.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
