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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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Bloomberg Analysts: Spot Bitcoin ETFs Now Have 75% Odds of Launching This Year

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Today, Bloomberg ETF analysts Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart raised their odds of a spot Bitcoin ETF approval by the SEC to 75% by the end of this year, and 95% by the end of 2024. “The chances of the SEC approving spot Bitcoin ETFs this year have risen from 75% from 65% following Grayscale’s court win, we believe, while the odds by the end of 2024 reach 95%,” said the analysts. “The judges unanimously repudiated the SECs arguments, and the agency will struggle to justify further denials as it faces deadlines,…

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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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Protection Against The Financial System Requires More Than A Spot Bitcoin ETF

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This is an opinion editorial by David Waugh, a business development and communications specialist at bitcoin investing platform Coinbits. A few weeks ago, BlackRock and other major financial firms filed for permission to offer spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Though the U.S. Securities And Exchange Commission(SEC) stated that these initial filings were inadequate, forcing the firms to refile, many investors believe that they will eventually be approved, creating the first-such products on the market. These new financial instruments would allow institutional and retail investors to access exposure to bitcoin’s price…

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The Arrival Of BlackRock: Bitcoin’s First Spot ETF

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The article below is an excerpt from a recent edition of Bitcoin Magazine PRO, Bitcoin Magazine’s premium markets newsletter. To be among the first to receive these insights and other on-chain bitcoin market analysis straight to your inbox, subscribe now. The Arrival Of BlackRock As most readers are likely aware, ripples were sent through the bitcoin investment space with the announcement of a spot bitcoin ETF application from BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager. The move from the $10 trillion asset manager stoked plenty of excitement and concerns alike from…

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Cathie Wood’s ARK reportedly ‘first in line’ for a spot Bitcoin ETF

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ARK Investment Management, a pro-Bitcoin (BTC) firm founded by veteran investor Cathie Wood, is reportedly ahead in the race for a spot BTC exchange-traded fund (ETF). In mid-June, the investment firm BlackRock filed an application for a spot Bitcoin ETF, triggering notable optimism in cryptocurrency markets. Several reports suggested that BlackRock could become the first issuer of a spot Bitcoin ETF in the United States should it receive approval, but that might not be the case, according to some executives and analysts. “Other applicants will be able to amend their…

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Gary Gensler’s job at risk, BlackRock’s first spot Bitcoin ETF…

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Top Stories This Week US lawmakers file ‘SEC Stabilization Act’ to fire Gary Gensler United States Representative Warren Davidson has introduced the “SEC Stabilization Act” into the House of Representatives. One of the bill’s main provisions is to fire Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler. The bill would remove Gensler from office and redistribute power between the SEC chair and commissioners. It would also add a sixth commissioner to the agency, disallow any party from holding a majority on the commission and create an executive director position. The…

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