Market analysts interpret these recent filings as indications of the ongoing collaborative efforts between the SEC and major issuers to navigate the regulatory landscape. In a recent development, asset managers BlackRock Inc (NYSE: BLK) and Bitwise have submitted amended filings to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for their proposed spot Bitcoin (BTC) Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). BlackRock Inc’s Bitcoin ETF Strategic Moves The revised documents, now accessible on the SEC...
Read More »Spot Bitcoin ETF: BlackRock Receives $100K in Seed Funding Round
While the SEC has yet to greenlight any spot ETF applications, the new filings lend further credence to the likelihood of a spot Bitcoin ETF approval soon. Investment manager BlackRock has revised its application for a spot Bitcoin ETF approval with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The revision comes on the heels of rumors that investment companies seeking Spot ETF approval would update their S-1 filings in response to SEC comments The new BlackRock filing reveals the...
Read More »Top Analyst Says Potential Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Could Happen between January 5 and 10, 2024
With the heightened crypto regulatory crackdown and the US SEC’s change of attitude towards the industry, Bloomberg analyst argues all 12 applications will be approved in early January. The Bitcoin (BTC) bullish narrative that began in October is expected to continue in the coming weeks after the flagship crypto asset opened December on a high note. During the early New York trading session on Friday, Bitcoin price reached a new yearly high of around $38.8k, thus rejuvenating the $40k...
Read More »Matrixport Report: Bitcoin Price to Hit $125,000 by End of 2024
According to Matrixport, Bitcoin would rise close to its current all-time high by April, and hit $125K by end of 2024. Matrixport’s latest report predicts that the price of Bitcoin (BTC) will hit $125,000 by the end of 2024. The firm’s analysis hinges on a combination of historical data and market trends. These factors indicate the potential for a surge in price for the world’s leading cryptocurrency. Backed by insights into Bitcoin’s fifth bull market, Matrixport’s prediction adds to many...
Read More »Gary Gensler Is Believed to Be Politician Masquerading as Regulator
As a Democratic-affiliated SEC Commissioner, Gary Gensler has shifted his regulatory role to a politician seeking to be appointed as Treasury Secretary according to some Congressmen. The nomination of the 33rd Chair of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler on April 17, 2021, was viewed as a huge relief in the crypto space. Nearly three years later, the former Goldman Sachs Investment banker has turned against the crypto in what seems like pleasing the...
Read More »SEC Posts Memorandum Exploring BlackRock and Grayscale ETF Proposals
The SEC website showed one memorandum with details of a discussion with BlackRock, and another one on a discussion with Grayscale. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Sunday revealed on its website one memorandum detailing discussions with financial giant BlackRock (NYSE: BLK), and another with crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments. These memos involved proposed rule changes concerning the listing and trading of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by both...
Read More »Bitcoin Price 2024 Predictions: Potential Impact of Spot ETF
Popular trader Bitcoin Jack expressed doubt about BTC hitting $42,000, pointing out that the Binance and ETF news failed to significantly alter market dynamics Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s largest digital asset currently trading at $37,704 has experienced significant volatility since its inception. As we look ahead to 2024, investors, enthusiasts, and analysts are beginning to unveil their predictions for the future price of Bitcoin. Binance Woes and BTC ETF Optimism on Bitcoin’s Price The...
Read More »Coinbase Takes Spotlight Following Binance’s Regulatory Woes
Legal experts, including Ripple lawyer John E. Deaton, share Armstrong’s optimism, speculating that Coinbase will be a significant beneficiary of Binance’s regulatory challenges. Recent developments have thrust Coinbase Global Inc (NASDAQ: COIN) into the spotlight, positioning it as the frontrunner following regulatory challenges faced by its main rival, Binance. The collapse of FTX had already reshaped the crypto industry, and now, with Binance capitulating to the United States Department...
Read More »ARK Investment Amends ARK 21Shares Spot Bitcoin ETF Proposal for Third Time
The third amendment is another attempt for ARK Invest to ensure that the proposal for the ARK 21Shares spot Bitcoin ETF will pass the SEC’s screening. ARK Investment Management has submitted another amendment to the US SEC for its ARK 21Shares spot Bitcoin ETF proposal. The application, created along with European crypto asset manager 21Shares, is one of several proposals gunning for SEC approval as soon as possible. ARK Investment Management was founded by Cathie Wood, a known Bitcoin...
Read More »BlackRock Files for Ethereum Spot ETF with SEC
Per the S-1 filing submitted to the SEC, the iShares Ethereum Trust is designed to reflect the performance of the Ethereum. BlackRock Inc (NYSE: BLK), a top investment asset management firm, has filed for a spot Ethereum Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This comes only a week after it registered the ETF dubbed iShares Ethereum Trust with Delaware’s Division of Corporations, and almost six months after filing for Bitcoin equivalent,...
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