Tag: ETF

VanEck releases two ETF ads ahead of possible Monday launch

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Investment manager VanEck has fired up the marketing engine for its “upcoming” Ethereum futures exchange-traded fund (ETF), which some analysts expect could be launched as early as Oct. 2. On Sept. 28, VanEck released the two “Enter the Ether” themed TV commercials, revealing that its Ethereum Strategy ETF — tickered EFUT — is “coming soon.” AI, AI, Uh Oh! Follow for updates on how to Enter the Ether. pic.twitter.com/wM69nVtbWC — VanEck (@vaneck_us) September 28, 2023 The commercials came on the same day VanEck published a press statement about its upcoming…

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SEC Delays BlackRock, Fidelity, And Other's Spot Bitcoin ETF Applications

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The SEC has just delayed BlackRock, Fidelity, WisdomTree, Invesco & Galaxy, VanEck, Bitwise, and Valkyrie’s spot Bitcoin ETF applications, as first reported by Bloomberg ETF analysts James Seyffart and Eric Balchunas. This was the first SEC decision deadline in the listing process for these applicants since filing, with the delays pushing these applications back another 45 days. The next bulk of deadlines are being slated for the middle of October.  Image Source: James Seyffart Earlier this week, Grayscale won its lawsuit with the SEC, resulting in the DC Circuit court of…

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ARK Invest, 21Shares join queue to offer Ethereum futures ETF

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Investment firms ARK Invest and 21Shares have teamed up to apply for two Ethereum futures exchange-traded funds after reports emerged last week that the United States securities regulator could soon begin approving applications. The two proposed Ethereum futures ETFs are “ARK 21Shares Active Ethereum Futures ETF” (ARKZ) and the “ARK 21Shares Active Bitcoin Ethereum Strategy ETF” (ARKY), according to an Aug. 24 filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission. The filing states that ARKZ would invest at least 25% of its total assets in cash-settled Ethereum futures contracts, such as…

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Dwindling optimism for Bitcoin ETF approval to blame as weekly crypto outflows hit $55M

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Digital asset investment products saw $55 million in outflows for the week of Sept. 13, according to a report from CoinShares.  Optimism surrounding what was previously thought to be the impending approval of a spot-based Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) has begun to give way as $42 million worth of the week’s outflows came from BTC alone. This week in Fund Flows by @CoinSharesCo Head of Research @jbutterfill: Digital asset investment products saw outflows totalling US$55m — we believe this is in reaction to recent media highlighting that a decision by…

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SEC seeks appeal over Ripple, crypto prices plunge, EU Bitcoin ETF

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Top Stories This Week Judge grants SEC request to file motion for appeal in Ripple case Judge Analisa Torres has granted a request from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to file a motion for leave to file an interlocutory appeal in its case against Ripple Labs. The decision allowed the SEC to file a motion, on Aug. 18, requesting permission to bring a case to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Ripple will also be able to file an opposition to the motion. Torres…

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SBF ordered to jail, Bitcoin ETF delayed and SEC to appeal Ripple case

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Top Stories This Week Judge revokes Sam Bankman-Fried’s bail, remands him to custody FTX’s former CEO, Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried, had his bail revoked by a federal judge in response to the release of information to The New York Times allegedly intended to intimidate witnesses. During a hearing on Aug. 11, Judge Lewis Kaplan revoked Bankman-Fried’s bail and remanded him to custody, likely at the Putnam County Correctional Facility. Once his October trial begins, he could be moved to the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. Bankman-Fried was reportedly led out of…

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SEC Delays ARK Invest And 21 Shares Spot Bitcoin ETF Application

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Friday morning, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) solicited comments on 21 Shares and Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest’s spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application, further delaying the process. This is the second delay in the listing process for this ETF, with the first delay happening earlier this year. The third deadline for the SEC’s decision is scheduled for later this year for November 11. If the SEC delays the application again, it will go to its fourth and final deadline on January 10, 2024.  The race for approval for a spot Bitcoin…

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SEC punts on ARK 21Shares spot Bitcoin ETF, opens proposal to comments

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The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has delayed a decision on approving or disapproving the spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposed by ARK Investment Management. In an Aug. 11 notice, the SEC opened a 21-day comment period for the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF to the public following publication in the Federal Register, the latest delay for the regulator determining whether to approve or disapprove of a spot crypto ETF in the United States. ARK originally filed to list the ETF in May, giving the SEC a maximum of…

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What Is a Spot Bitcoin ETF?

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Introduction An exchange-traded fund (ETF) is a type of investment that tracks a specific asset or commodity, in this case, bitcoin. ETFs can be bought and sold on stock exchanges and brokerage accounts, with the custody of the underlying asset being held by the manager of the ETF. This allows for investors to get price exposure to bitcoin without having to worry about self-custody or figuring out how to use a bitcoin exchange. This would potentially give traditional investors peace of mind since they could purchase shares of a spot…

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What Is A Bitcoin ETF?

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Introduction As interest in bitcoin continues to grow, so does the demand for investment products that provide exposure to companies and funds alike. One such product that has gained significant attention is the Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). What Is An ETF? ETFs are designed to track the performance of a particular index, commodity or asset class. This means that when you invest in an ETF, you are essentially buying a basket of securities or commodities that represent the underlying index or asset. For example, if you invest in an ETF…

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