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The entire world of finance (both traditional and crypto) is eagerly waiting for the US SEC to approve spot Bitcoin ETF. Preparations are in top gear as Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest is moments away from launching a new “suite” of exchange-traded funds (ETFs). In line with this ambition, the asset management company has partnered with the world’s largest crypto ETP issuer 21Shares. According to Ark Invest, the suite will open up an array of options to investors who are looking to diversify...

As of late October, the SEC is reportedly reviewing eight to ten potential spot Bitcoin spot ETF filings. Asset manager Valkyrie has recently made waves due to its decision to amend its prospectus for a spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Valkyrie Bitcoin ETF Update James Seyffart, a renowned analyst at Bloomberg, shared this development on social media platform X, shedding light on Valkyrie’s efforts to meet the SEC’s requirements for its...

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust gets listed on the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC), however, analyst predict all approvals to happen at once. As the crypto community gears up for the arrival of the first spot Bitcoin ETF in the coming months, analysts have been sharing interesting predictions ahead. Expert in crypto ETFs Stuart Barton, the Chief Investment Officer of Volatility Shares, anticipates that all spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications submitted...

After years of delaying and stonewalling a highly anticipated spot Bitcoin ETF, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is starting to have more productive conversations about the product with hopeful applicants. One such hopeful is Cathie Wood, CEO of Ark Invest, who said on Monday that her company has noticed a positive “change in behavior” from the regulator. Warming Up to a Bitcoin ETF During an interview with CNBC on Monday, Wood noted that Ark disclosed its...

Ark Invest, led by Cathie Wood, has taken a significant step forward by filing an updated version of its spot Bitcoin ETF prospectus. The move is in response to recent feedback from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) asking for clarifications on some concerns. Changes to Ark Invest’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Prospectus Eric Balchunas, a seasoned ETF analyst at Bloomberg, was quick to highlight this update on X. ARK has just filed an updated version of its spot bitcoin...

One notable adjustment pertained to the Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations, which ARK Invest acknowledged were not aligned with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the accounting standard endorsed by the SEC.  Eric Balchunas, an ETF analyst at Bloomberg, recently took to the social media platform X to reveal that ARK Invest’s latest amendment to its spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) filing may signify a positive step toward future approvals for a Bitcoin ETF. It’s worth...

Not long ago, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was set to decide on a new bitcoin-based exchange-traded fund (ETF) application that was submitted by ARK Invest and its chief executive Cathie Wood. The decision date was coming up soon, but unfortunately, the SEC had the opportunity to delay its decision, and now it appears it has taken that route. The SEC is at It Again The delay could give the SEC as much as 240 more days to decide on the application....

The cryptocurrency industry is transforming significantly due to heightened government regulations, particularly in the United States. Many US-based crypto companies, especially exchanges, are considering strategies to shift their operations abroad, which includes exploring new markets and contemplating relocating entirely out of the country. In contrast, Europe has become an attractive destination for crypto firms seeking a more favorable regulatory environment. Several...

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is required to give an official decision regarding a new bitcoin-based exchange-traded fund (ETF) application submitted by ARK Invest. The Window for Decision is Closing on the SEC ARK is simply one of eight companies that have submitted such applications over the past few months, the others being Bitwise, VanEck, BlackRock, and WisdomTree to name a few. The application from ARK was submitted as far back as mid-May of...

Cathie Wood – a major bitcoin fan and the woman behind ARK Invest – recently discussed her past and what it was (and who it was) that taught her the most about investing. Where Does Cathie Wood Get Her Inspiration From? In the interview, she said her mother was a big influence on her, and that she got a lot of ideas and words of advice from her. Wood commented: This is the first time I’ll be able to say my mother. My father prided himself that she never had to...