Tag: Files

Canary Capital files S-1 for Litecoin ETF

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Asset manager Canary Capital has filed registration documents for a spot Litecoin (LTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) with United States regulators, according to Oct. 15 documents. The filing is the latest in a proliferation of proposed ETFs holding alternative cryptocurrencies ahead of the US presidential election in November. Canary’s proposed ETF aims to hold spot LTC and closely track the performance of the CoinDesk Litecoin Price Index (LTX), according to the filings. Litecoin is a decentralized peer-to-peer digital currency often pegged as a faster, lower-cost alternative to Bitcoin (BTC) for small…

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Trump-linked Strive files for ‘Bitcoin Bond’ ETF

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Strive, an asset manager founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, asked United States regulators for permission to list an exchange-traded fund (ETF) investing in convertible bonds issued by MicroStrategy and other corporate Bitcoin buyers, according to a Dec. 26 filing.  The ETF seeks to offer exposure to “Bitcoin Bonds,” described as “convertible securities issued by MicroStrategy” or by other companies that plan to “invest all or a significant portion of the proceeds to purchase Bitcoin,” according to the filing.  The Strive Bitcoin Bond ETF will be actively managed and will gain exposure…

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Nasdaq files to list Grayscale Polkadot ETF

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US securities exchange Nasdaq has requested to list a Grayscale exchange-traded fund (ETF) holding the Polkadot network’s native token, DOT (DOT), filings showed. If approved, the Grayscale Polkadot Trust would add to the asset manager’s expanding suite of publicly traded crypto funds.  The filing adds to the litany of applications with the US Securities and Exchange Commission by exchanges and asset managers seeking to list ETFs tied to alternative cryptocurrencies, or altcoins. The SEC must review and approve the filings before trading can commence. Nasdaq proposal to list and trade Grayscale’s…

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Nasdaq Files Amendment for BlackRock's Spot Bitcoin ETF, Nears Approval Deadline

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The Nasdaq has submitted an amendment for BlackRock and Valkyrie’s Spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) 19b-4 filings, inching closer to the looming approval deadline this coming Wednesday. The amendment filing comes was the next step forward in the regulatory process, indicating progress in the bid to secure approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The Nasdaq’s latest amendment filing for the BlackRock and Valkyrie Spot Bitcoin ETF signals an intensified effort to address regulatory queries and concerns within the specified timeframe. As the approval deadline approaches, the amendment filing underscores Nasdaq’s commitment to refining…

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US SEC files lawsuit against Celsius and Alex Mashinsky: Report

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The United States’ Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly taking action against Celsius Network, one of the cryptocurrency lending firms that collapsed in 2022. The securities regulator filed a lawsuit against Celsius’ former CEO Alex Mashinsky on July 13, according to a report by Bloomberg. Details of the complaint weren’t immediately available, the report said. The same report suggested that Mashinsky was also arrested on Thursday morning, following a probe into the company’s collapse. The report cited anonymous sources familiar with the matter. The action comes shortly after the…

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Bittrex Inc. Bitcoin And Crypto Exchange Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

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Bittrex, a bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange platform founded in 2014, has filed for bankruptcy in the state of Delaware. The decision comes after the company previously announced that it would be ceasing all operations in the U.S. effective April 30th as a result of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission charges against the firm and its former CEO for operating an unregistered exchange, broker, and clearing agency. However, this announcement does not impact Bittrex Global, according to a statement released by the company, which will continue its operations as usual for…

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