Tag: WisdomTree

SEC Postpones Spot Crypto ETF Decisions, Affecting Major Players like BlackRock and Fidelity

Compliance tamir - September 1, 2023

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.

The Crypto Rat Race Continues With Fidelity Investments

Crypto Charlene Lensburg - June 29, 2023

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.

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