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It is worth noting that the SEC’s action come only days after BlackRock unveiled its ticker symbol (IBTC) in anticipation of the approval of its spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF). The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently fined BlackRock Advisors LLC, a subsidiary firm of BlackRock Inc (NYSE: BLK), $2.5 million for failing to provide accurate and transparent disclosures about investments in the entertainment industry within a publicly traded fund it managed....

A DTCC spokesperson confirmed that the IBTC ticker for the BlackRock iShares Bitcoin ETF has appeared since August through a unique ID code called CUSIP. Bitcoin has made a strong move moving to $35,000 earlier this week and clocking more than 20% gains on the weekly chart. This typically happened as the BlackRock iShares Bitcoin ETF ticker IBTC surfaced on the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation’s (DTCC) website. Interestingly, one spokesperson from DTCC recently confirmed with...

BlackRock has taken an important step forward by obtaining a CUSIP number for its iShares Bitcoin spot ETF. BlackRock Inc (NYSE: BLK), one of the world’s largest asset managers, recently made headlines by announcing its plans to provide initial “seed” funding for its spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF). This strategic move was revealed in its recent securities filings, specifically through the SEC Form S-1, which is the initial registration form required for new securities by public...

Bitcoin (BTC) has established strong support between $25,000 and $30,000. Take a look at the next key resistance. The price of Bitcoin has been steadily rising since October 13, following its inability to break the support level of around $26,000. Since then, it has continued to climb, reaching $35,000 earlier today, a level not seen since May 2022. The move from the support level to $35,000 represents a price increase of over 30% in just two weeks. The BTC rise has boosted the hopes of...

Matrixport says BTC price may even hit the $56,000 mark by the end of the year. Earlier in the year, crypto financial services company Matrixport had predicted that the $45,000 mark would be the maximum limit to BTC price surge in 2023. However, the firm is now revisiting the old prediction as a lot has changed since that time. Citing what the Bitcoin market calls the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) among other factors, Matrixport says BTC price may even hit the $56,000 mark by the end of the...

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...

Initially submitted on October 2, 2023, the proposal aims to convert the Grayscale Ethereum Trust, the largest Ethereum investment vehicle globally, into an ETF.  In a recent turn of events, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved Grayscale Investments’ application for a spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETF). Sharing the news on Tuesday, Nate Geraci, President of The ETF Store, announced on X (formerly Twitter) that the SEC has officially acknowledged the...

Many people across the globe are surfing the internet to understand the implications of the Bitcoin spot ETF approval and how they can maximize the benefits.  The buzz around the potential introduction of Bitcoin (BTC) into the mainstream financial sector through exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has gained the interest of everyday investors. According to insights from Google Trends, there has been an increased surge in searches related to the “spot Bitcoin ETF” for a five-year window, with the...

To underscore the bullish sentiments, the performance of Bitcoin forks reflects the same optimism among investors. Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has continued its steady ascent to the $30,000 mark. The digital currency climbed to $29,800 in the past 24 hours, extending its weekly gains to over 11%. Bitcoin hit a 2023 peak price of $31,809 on July 13. However, it has struggled to reclaim its $30,000 level since July 24. In August, it further...

A federal court may formalize the ruling on Grayscale’s ETF today, officially vacating the SEC’s refusal to convert the GBTC. A federal court is set to formalize Grayscale Investments’ victory over the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over the firm’s conversion of the GBTC into a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). Closing the case will legally establish Grayscale’s win, especially as the SEC chose not to appeal the ruling. Court to Formalize Grayscale Ruling...