New York, Monday, January 22, 20245- In an unexpected twist in the cryptocurrency market, collapsed hedge fund Alameda Research abandoned its lawsuit against Bitcoin fund manager Grayscale, reports said. This resulted in Grayscale shares rising and igniting concerns about a potential Bitcoin price dive. Alameda and Grayscale were locked in a legal battle over the […]
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is now seriously and closely looking at the crypto space following the recent surge of applications from asset managers aiming to launch the first-ever US Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) that directly invests in Bitcoin. The SEC has expressed concerns over the lack of clarity in these applications and has […]
Catenaa, Sunday, March 02, 2025- US spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded their largest daily net outflows to date, totaling $1.01 billion on Tuesday, as institutional investors rebalanced portfolios amid a broader market downturn. The outflows exceeded the previous record of $671.9 million in December, bringing the six-day streak of negative flows to over $2 […]
Catenaa, Wednesday 29, 2025 – Bitwise has officially filed an S-1 registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a spot Dogecoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), marking a significant step toward bringing the popular memecoin to traditional financial markets. The crypto asset manager previously registered a filing in Delaware on Jan. 22 for the […]
Catenaa, Tuesday, January 28, 2025 – Crypto asset manager Bitwise Asset Management has officially filed for a Dogecoin (DOGE) exchange-traded fund (ETF), according to Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan. The filing was submitted Wednesday (22) to Delaware’s Department of State’s Division of Corporations, marking a significant step in legitimizing the memecoin as a tradable asset. […]
Catenaa, Friday, February 07, 2025 – The US Securities and Exchange Commission(SEC) is considering a proposal to allow in-kind redemptions for BlackRock spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund, marking a potential shift in how the product operates. In a filing posted Thursday, February 06, the SEC acknowledged the proposal and requested public comments within 21 days after […]
On June 15, 2023, BlackRock’s application for SEC approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF set a pivotal precedent, inspiring numerous other financial institutions to follow suit and resubmit their own applications for similar offerings.The first part of this article Bitcoin ETF: Its Journey Ahead, provides a comprehensive overview of BlackRock, Howey Theory, the SEC, and […]
Catenaa, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 – BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) saw an unprecedented $1.9 billion in notional exposure traded on its first day of options trading, contributing to a surge in Bitcoin’s price, which hit a new all-time high of $93,900 yesterday (Tuesday 19). The launch of options trading for the spot Bitcoin ETF […]
Catenaa, Thursday, December 05, 2024- BlackRock’s IBIT Bitcoin ETF has achieved a historic milestone, surpassing 500,000 BTC in assets under management (AUM) with a valuation of $48 billion. This marks a significant achievement in the ETF’s trajectory, having launched less than a year ago on January 11, 2024. Data from K33 reveals that $338.3 million […]
RIO DE JANEIRO, Friday, August 23, 2024- Brazil’s Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) has approved on August 21, the country’s second Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF), bolstering its position as a leader in Latin America’s crypto investment landscape. The new ETF, set to be launched by asset manager Hashdex in collaboration with BTG Pactual, follows the […]
Catenaa, Wednesday, January 29, 2025 – Cboe BZX Exchange Inc. has refiled 19b-4 applications on behalf of multiple asset managers for a spot Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF), marking another attempt to gain approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The filings, submitted Tuesday, include proposals for the Canary Solana Trust, Bitwise Solana ETF, 21Shares […]
Shanghai, China, Wednesday, January 10, 2024 – The influence of China’s “national team” of State-affiliated institutions in the country’s ETF market appears to be growing, with fresh evidence of their buying activity extending beyond their traditional core players. Reports said that this trend was raising questions about the motives behind these purchases and their potential […]
NEW YORK, NY, Monday, April 8, 2024- Blockchain software company Consensys is disputing the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) concerns regarding spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs). In a recent comment letter submitted to the regulatory agency, Consensys addressed the SEC’s inquiries about potential fraud and manipulation risks associated with Ethereum’s proof-of-stake (PoS) system, particularly […]
New York, NY, Monday, February, 19, 2024 – With the recent approval of Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the United States many reports said that the next potential could be Ethereum spot ETFs by as early as May 2024. Industry experts speculate that approval could potentially happen as early as May 2024, building upon […]
New York, NY, Monday, February 19, 2024 – Prominent investment firm Franklin Templeton filed an application with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the “Franklin Ethereum Trust.” This move follows the recent approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs in the US. Franklin Templeton , manages over $1.4 trillion in assets If approved, the “Franklin Ethereum […]
Catenaa, Friday, February 07, 2025 – Franklin Templeton has filed for a multi-asset cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the Securities and Exchange Commission(SEC), seeking approval to offer investors exposure to Bitcoin and Ether in a single fund. The Franklin Crypto Index ETF would trade on the Cboe BZX Exchange and track the spot prices of […]
Stamford, Connecticut Tuesday, February 13, 2024 – Grayscale Investments CEO Michael Sonnenshein urged regulators on Monday, February 5, to swiftly approve exchange-traded fund (ETF) options for Bitcoin spot assets, highlighting their potential benefits for investors and price discovery. In an X post, Sonnenshein argued that listed options on Bitcoin spot ETFs would “equip investors with […]
Washington, Thursday, September 07: In a recent development, a three-member panel from the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit delivered a verdict on Tuesday, September 5th, asserting that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had erred in its decision to deny Grayscale Investments’ request for the listing of an Exchange-Traded […]
HONG KONG, Friday, July 26, 2024-Hong Kong introduced Asia’s first Bitcoin futures inverse product on July 23, offering investors a way to profit from declines in the cryptocurrency’s price. The CSOP Bitcoin Futures Daily (-1x) Inverse Product, issued by China Southern Asset Management Co., will track the inverse daily performance of the S&P Bitcoin Futures […]
Catenaa, Thursday, March 06, 2025- The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC has submitted a 19b-4 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list and trade Grayscale’s spot Hedera (HBAR) exchange-traded fund, marking a crucial step in the ETF approval process. The submission was made in January. This filing follows a similar move for […]
Catenaa, Wednesday, November 20, 2024 – Options trading for BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) is set to begin today on Nasdaq, with Bitwise Bitcoin ETF options scheduled to follow on Wednesday. This significant milestone is expected to amplify institutional interest in cryptocurrency markets, as options trading for Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) becomes a reality. The […]
Stamford, Connecticut, Tuesday, March 12, 2024 – Grayscale Investments, the company behind the world’s largest Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), announced on March 4 the launch of a new cryptocurrency product, the Grayscale Dynamic Income Fund (GDIF). It said the GDIF is a first-of-its-kind actively managed fund for Grayscale, focusing on staking rewards from various Proof-of-Stake […]
Catenaa, Sunday, February 09, 2025 – Purpose Investments has filed a preliminary prospectus with Canadian regulators to launch the world’s first spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF), aiming to provide investors with a regulated, long-term exposure to the cryptocurrency. The asset manager, known for introducing the first Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in Canada in 2021, seeks […]
Catenaa,Monday, March 03, 2025-The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed a decision on approving options trading for Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), extending its review period beyond the initial deadline, regulators announced Friday. The delay affects multiple exchanges, including the CBOE Exchange, which had proposed listing options for Ethereum ETFs such as the Grayscale […]
WASHINGTON, Monday, April 29, 2024- The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decisions on proposals for spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) submitted by Grayscale Investments and Franklin Templeton. This marks the latest development in the ongoing saga of approving a US-based ETF directly tied to the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency. The SEC had […]
Catenaa, Tuesday, February 11, 2025 – The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has formally acknowledged Grayscale’s amended application for a Solana exchange-traded fund, marking a potential shift in the regulator’s approach to crypto investment products. The February 6 filing opens a 21-day public comment period, allowing stakeholders to submit feedback. The SEC’s acknowledgment is […]
Catenaa, Saturday, February 08, 2025 – The US Securities and Exchange Commission(SEC) is seeking public comments on a proposal to convert Grayscale’s Litecoin Trust into an exchange-traded product, signaling continued developments in crypto ETF regulation. In a filing Thursday, the Securities and Exchange Commission acknowledged NYSE Arca’s request on behalf of Grayscale and set a […]
Catenaa, Saturday, March 08, 2025-South Korea regulators may move closer to approving Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) if Japan gives the green light to similar investment products, according to a new report. The Financial Services Commission (FSC) and the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) have been closely monitoring Japan’s approach to Bitcoin ETFs, Maeil Kyungjae reported Tuesday. […]
Washington, DC, Wednesday, January 10, 2024 – Amidst great anticipation the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today (Wednesday, January 10, 2024) approved the listing and trading of multiple Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded products (ETPs), marking a milestone for the cryptocurrency market. The decision comes after years of SEC resistance to Bitcoin ETFs, with Chair Gary […]
NEW YORK, September 29 — Valkyrie Funds, one of the companies seeking to launch Ethereum ETF in the United States, said it has halted its purchase of ETH futures contracts. The company shared its decision on Friday, September 29, 2023, through a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. However, the filing did not offer […]
Catenaa, Friday, January 17, 2025-Investment manager VanEck has filed a prospectus with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for its new “Onchain Economy” ETF, aiming to invest in companies shaping the digital asset ecosystem. The proposed fund would allocate at least 80% of its net assets to firms in the digital transformation space, including cryptocurrency […]
Table of Contents Following the SEC’s conclusion that Ethereum is not a security, the prospect of a Spot Ethereum ETF approval by “the end of summer” has sent ripples of excitement through the cryptocurrency world. The regulatory stance marks a positive step forward, paving the way for Ethereum to enter the mainstream financial arena. ETFs […]