As reported recently by FinTelegram, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed a settlement with Do Kwon and his collapsed crypto scheme Terraform Labs. The judge has now approved this $4.5 billion settlement, marking one of the largest settlements in the crypto sector. This settlement follows a series of high-profile legal actions against various crypto firms, highlighting the ongoing efforts to clean up the sector after significant turmoil.
Recent developments in the crypto investment landscape, particularly the approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), have led to significant shifts in holdings across various funds. Notably, Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) has experienced a substantial reduction in its Bitcoin holdings, while ETFs like those from Blackrock and Fidelity have seen growth in their Bitcoin assets.
Yesterday marked a historic moment in the world of cryptocurrencies as the SEC finally nodded in agreement, giving the green light to not one, not two, but eleven spot Bitcoin ETFs. The crypto world, long seen as the rebellious teenager of the financial markets, has finally been invited to the Wall Street's fancy dinner party. And oh, what an entrance it made! The crypto industry was enthusiastic and confirmed. And rightly so!
Well, buckle up (or so) because it looks like the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has finally decided to join the crypto party – albeit fashionably late and with a bit of a grumble. In what can only be described as a long-overdue nod to the future (or an admission of the inevitable), the SEC has given the green light to the first U.S.-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to track bitcoin. It's a "watershed moment," they say, for the beloved cryptocurrency and the crypto industry at large.
The recent surge in Bitcoin's price past the $34,000 mark, its highest since the previous May, is attributed to several optimistic factors, both within and outside the cryptocurrency realm. As of Tuesday morning in Asia, Bitcoin was trading at $34,800.40. One of the significant drivers of this uptick is the growing anticipation surrounding the establishment of a Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF).
Cathie Wood, the renowned tech investor and CEO of ARK Invest, is making waves with her bullish stance on the potential U.S. approval of a Bitcoin Spot ETF. As a fervent crypto advocate, Wood's insights carry weight in the financial world. Despite the SEC's history of declining crypto ETF applications, recent pressures, such as the Grayscale court ruling, might be shifting the tide. And Wood isn't the only one positive about an early approval.
Franklin Templeton, a renowned global investment firm with roughly $1.45 trillion worth of assets under management, has recently submitted an application for a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This move places Franklin Templeton alongside other financial giants like BlackRock and Fidelity, who are also vying for the establishment of the inaugural Bitcoin ETF.
On "Bloomberg Markets," Michael Sonnenshein, the CEO of Grayscale Investments, characterized the U.S. appeals court's decision to overturn the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) block on his company's proposed Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) as a significant victory. This ruling has reignited optimism for launching the inaugural US crypto ETF. However, the SEC has pushed back its decision deadline until October for all the applications.
Coinbase, the public-listed U.S. crypto exchange, saw a 13% increase in its shares yesterday, following an announcement from exchange operator Cboe regarding their collaboration with Coinbase to introduce a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The application to initiate a bitcoin ETF by Fidelity was refiled by Cboe with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) last Friday. Coinbase was specified as the crypto surveillance platform.
Fidelity Investments, a prominent asset management firm, is making another attempt to launch a spot Bitcoin ETF. This move follows BlackRock's recent filing for a spot bitcoin ETF, despite the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)'s historical resistance. WisdomTree, VanEck, Invesco, and Ark Invest, led by celebrity investor Cathie Wood, have taken steps toward their own Bitcoin funds, aligning them closer to BlackRock's application.
Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency, reached a new high in over a year on Friday, partly by BlackRock's intention to establish a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, filed last week to introduce iShares Bitcoin Trust, an ETF that would utilize Coinbase Custody as its custodian and provide institutional investors with exposure to the cryptocurrency. Bitcoin has surged nearly 25% in value and reached a peak of $31,458.