Former SEC attorney, John Reed Stark, believes that the chances of the SEC approving a Bitcoin spot ETF are slim due to the lack of regulatory oversight and transparency in the crypto market, citing a CNBC report that shows the industry is rigged and susceptible to manipulation.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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 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.
Grayscale Investments succeeds in its bid to convert its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust into a listed Bitcoin ETF as the U.S. Court of Appeals grants its petition for review and vacates the SEC's order to deny the GBTC listing application. Meanwhile, the SEC delays decisions on six applications for spot Bitcoin ETFs, and the United Kingdom introduces the Travel Rule for crypto asset businesses. Additionally, the SEC accuses Impact Theory of engaging in unregistered securities transactions through NFT sales, and a Chinese court declares virtual assets as property protected by law.
Approval of a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the United States could have a severe impact on major cryptocurrency exchanges, with ETFs offering advantages such as lower fees and the handling of digital assets and tax efficiency for consumers, according to Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas.
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 Investments is urging the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve the conversion of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust into an exchange-traded fund (ETF).
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.
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.
