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Bitcoin is expected to land on Germany’s Deutsche Börse XETRA stock exchange in the form of a physically-backed ETC in the coming week.According to German news outlet Handelsblatt, ETC Group will list the Bitcoin Exchange Traded Crypto (BTCE) on Deutsche Börse’s digital trading platform. Users from the UK, Italy, and Austria will also have access to the ETC when it goes live.Physically Backed Bitcoin ETC Set to LaunchThe Bitcoin ETC will launch with the full approval of Germany’s financial...

A cryptocurrency analyst is claiming that the days of a bitcoin ETF are numbered.A Bitcoin ETF May Not Arrive for a WhileData Trek Research co-founder Nick Colas explained in an interview that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is being very hard on bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and that people will likely see a bank-issued central cryptocurrency before they witness the days of a bitcoin ETF.Last January, Colas explained that the odds of witnessing an ETF based on a...

Another bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposal is in the garbage. This time, the application came by way of two companies known as Wilshire Phoenix and NYSE Arca Inc., both of which wanted to “mix bitcoin and short-term treasuries.”Arca Is Pushed AsideThe proposal from both ventures was immediately dashed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), thereby removing another opportunity for crypto enthusiasts to trade professionally. A regulator commented in a statement:The Commission...

Many people still don’t think a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) is possible in 2020.An ETF Probably Still Won’t Happen, Survey Takers SayThe subject of a bitcoin-based ETF has been the cause of much controversy in the United States. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been wary of such products and has commented that it doesn’t want to approve one until it has clear and direct evidence that the crypto industry is no longer subject to volatility and the same market manipulation...

Could a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) finally arrive in 2020? According to ETF Trends CEO Tom Lydon, there is a 60 percent chance that such a product could come about this year.Tom Lydon: A Bitcoin ETF Has a Good Chance in 2020In a recent interview, Lydon explained that there are many things happening in 2020 that could potentially lead to the birth of a bitcoin ETF. For one thing, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently approved a new bitcoin fund via the NYDIG Bitcoin...

Bitwise Bitcoin ETF proposal has been withdrawn. The cryptocurrency asset management firm indicated that it had submitted a note to the U.S. SEC. Bitwise said that the withdrawal request is “consistent with the public interest and protection of investors”. This shows that the firm is studying the situation at this time. The global head of research told:“We did indeed withdraw the application. This is a procedural step, and we intend to refile our application at an appropriate time.”It also...

It appears that the cryptocurrency community won’t be seeing an SEC Bitcoin ETF yet again, as Bitwise has withdrawn its application which was filed in January 2019. According to the official note, the move is largely due to the public interest and pursuant to existing regulations.Bitwise Withdraws Bitcoin ETF ApplicationA lot of people from the cryptocurrency community seem to believe that a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund will send the cryptocurrency to new all-time highs.However, so far, all...

The Bitwise digital asset management is still very much interested in creating a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). On Wednesday, the firm sent a new letter to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), responding to the earlier published 112-page rejection letter it received from the SEC back in October.Published by the SEC on Friday, the new letter addressed the SEC’s manipulation fears. According to the SEC, one of the reasons the Bitcoin ETF could not be approved was the...

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has decided to postpone the Wilshire Phoenix’s Bitcoin ETF proposal. According to a document released by the commission, they will continue putting the proposal under review. By February 26th, 2020, the SEC will approve or disapprove the rule changes that will determine the status of the ETF. This decision essentially puts in limbo the status of the ETF. It also indicates the cold feet that the SEC has towards new Bitcoin and other...

The latest reports have revealed that the Bank of New York Mellon has officially joined the Marco Polo trade finance consortium. This consortium is known to run on R3’s Corda and BNY Mellon has become the 28th bank to join. The bank has been constantly investing in the blockchain space since 2015. As we highlighted previously, the investments have significantly increased in recent months.The $373-billion asset bank is reportedly evaluating Marco Polo’s technology intending to onboard clients...