BlackRock Boss Teases Ethereum ETFs

Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, has expressed strong interest in Ethereum-based exchange traded funds (ETFs)

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Nasdaq files proposal seeking SEC rule change to allow spot Ethereum ETF

Nasdaq filed a proposal with the SEC seeking approval to list BlackRock’s spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) based on the regulator’s recent approval of ETH-based futures ETFs in October.

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Delaware, We Need to Talk

Some sectors of the crypto industry were excited (and/or confused) by an apparent BlackRock XRP Trust filing in the state of Delaware, suggesting the massive asset manager may try to launch an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) after applying to launch bitcoin and ether ETFs. But, this filing was "false."

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Ethereum Spot ETFs: BlackRock Takes The Fight To SEC With New Filing

BlackRock and NASDAQ have outlined why the SEC needs to approve the investment company’s new spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) filing. According to the filing with the SEC, approval of a Spot ETH ETP would represent a major win for the protection of U.

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BlackRock argues SEC has no grounds to treat crypto futures and spot ETFs differently

BlackRock questioned the SEC's preference for the 1940 Act that oversees futures ETFs, and argued that it lacks relevancy to both crypto-spot and crypto-futures ETFs.

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BlackRock’s move towards Ethereum ETF spurs crypto market surge

BlackRock takes initial steps toward an Ethereum ETF. BlackRock’s move signals the growing institutional interest in cryptocurrency investments. The SEC’s cautious stance on crypto ETFs presents regulatory challenges despite increasing industry enthusiasm.

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Op-ed: Could a spot ETF lead to ‘paper’ Bitcoin controlling the market?

The air is thick with speculation. Bitcoin, the flagbearer of the digital currency realm, stands at the precipice of historic transformation. The game appears to be changing with financial titans like BlackRock, Fidelity, and Ark Invest filing for SEC approval for spot Bitcoin ETFs.

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Bitcoin Spot ETF: Expert Reveals Why BlackRock DTCC Listing Is Not Important

The listing of BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF on DTCC has raised the hopes of many crypto enthusiasts on the potential approval of spot BTC ETFs. However, a renowned ETF expert has discouraged this optimism, stating that the recent DTCC listing has no significance.

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SEC’s Hester Peirce reflects on investor interest in spot Bitcoin ETFs

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce discussed several pending spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in a conversation with CNBC on Oct. 23. Peirce commented on the fact that major asset managers like BlackRock and Fidelity are now applying for spot Bitcoin ETFs.

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Bitcoin Price Surges Amid Rumors of BlackRock ETF Approval, as This New BTC Clone is Also Backed to Explode

Bitcoin’s (BTC) price surged over 10% yesterday to briefly hit $30,000, triggered by rumors that the SEC had approved BlackRock’s application for a spot BTC ETF. Although Bitcoin’s price has since retraced 6%, some investors remain optimistic, believing that the approval of these ETFs may be imminent.

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What’s happening with Bitcoin ETFs, and will the SEC approve them?

On October 16, the crypto community's hopes briefly surged upon hearing the news of a Bitcoin ETF approval, only to be dashed when BlackRock denied the information.

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SEC might cite market manipulation to deny further Bitcoin ETFs

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may have found additional ammunition to deny future Bitcoin ETF applications following a recent misinformation debacle. The latest development involved false reports claiming the SEC’s approval of a Bitcoin ETF from BlackRock, which…

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Former BlackRock executives: SEC has no choice but to approve Bitcoin ETFs

Two former BlackRock executives are optimistic that the SEC has "no choice" but to approve multiple Bitcoin ETFs in the next 3-6 months

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Unprecedented SEC Action Signals Possible Bitcoin Spot ETF Approvals

In a significant development, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken an unprecedented step that has raised hopes for approving Bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This move comes after the SEC recently delayed applications for Bitcoin spot ETFs from major financial players like BlackRock, Fidelity, and VanEck due to last week’s looming US […]

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Why SEC Has ‘No Choice’ but to Approve the Bitcoin Spot ETF, Despite Recent Delay – Top Analyst

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed decisions on several proposed Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), including a high-profile application from BlackRock. The delay comes amid an expected government shutdown, but crypto analyst Crypto Rover asserts approval is inevitable given mounting legal pressure and impending deadlines.

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Former SEC Chair Guarantees Bitcoin Spot ETFs: Inevitable Approval

Former US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair, Jay Clayton, has weighed in on the ongoing applications for Bitcoin (BTC) spot Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) by various asset managers, including BlackRock, WisdomTree, and Ark Invest.

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Bitcoin, Ether, XRP Slide As SEC Delays Decisions On Spot ETFs For All Applicants Including BlackRock

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SEC Delays Decision on Bitcoin ETFs from BlackRock, Fidelity, and Five Others

The SEC has delayed its decision on seven spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposals.

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SEC delays decision on seven spot Bitcoin ETFs, including Blackrock’s

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) postponed decisions regarding proposed rule changes related to spot Bitcoin ETFs on Aug. 31. The SEC’s latest notices push back decisions on proposed rule changes from Fidelity (Wise Origin), VanEck, WisdomTree, and Invesco, all of which intend to offer a spot Bitcoin ETF via Cboe BZX Exchange.

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SEC delays decision on seven spot Bitcoin ETFs, including Blackrock

The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) postponed decisions regarding proposed rule changes related to spot Bitcoin ETFs on Aug. 31. The SEC’s latest notices push back decisions on proposed rule changes from Fidelity (Wise Origin), VanEck, WisdomTree, and Invesco, all of which intend to offer a spot Bitcoin ETF via Cboe BZX Exchange.

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BlackRock Insiders Give A Timeline For When The First Spot Bitcoin ETF Will Be Approved

BlackRock and multiple other fund managers filed for Spot Bitcoin ETFs back in June. Since then, speculations have abounded regarding if the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve the first Spot Bitcoin ETF given its track record.

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BlackRock insiders say Bitcoin ETF is likely 6 months away: Novogratz

“We’re going to fight like cats and dogs to win market share” once spot Bitcoin ETFs are approved, Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz told shareholders.

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BlackRock and Invesco Spot Bitcoin ETFs a Matter of ‘When, Not If,’ Expert Says

According to some experts, BlackRock and Invesco's spot Bitcoin ETFs look likely to get SEC approval. The post BlackRock and Invesco Spot Bitcoin ETFs a Matter of ‘When, Not If,’ Expert Says appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Asset managers’ interests pivot to Ethereum futures ETFs

At least six asset managers, including Grayscale, have submitted an Ethereum (ETH) futures exchange-traded fund (ETF) filing application with the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The applications are coming in less than two months after the financial regulator received an avalanche of Spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF applications from several traditional financial institutions, including BlackRock.

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A BlackRock BTC ETF Wouldn't Be Possible Without Bitcoin Miners

With institutions like BlackRock, Fidelity and Ark Investments all seeking SEC approval for Bitcoin ETFs, it's time to thank Bitcoin miners for laying the groundwork for industry expansion.

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Fundstrat Predicts Bitcoin Will Reach $180,000 In 2024, But What’s The Catalyst?

Bitcoin has been on the lips of many crypto investors and news outlets for the past few months as major investment companies like BlackRock look to bring on Spot Bitcoin ETFs. The world’s largest digital currency has also seen an increase in price in the past few months as a result of this, ranging around $30,000 for almost a month.

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BlackRock Aggressively Builds Asia Presence as Bitcoin ETF Approval Looms

BlackRock adds to its Asia leadership team with high-profile hires as the world awaits an SEC ruling on spot Bitcoin ETFs. The post BlackRock Aggressively Builds Asia Presence as Bitcoin ETF Approval Looms appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Despite BlackRock, Don’t Expect a Flood of Spot-Bitcoin ETFs Soon: Experts

BlackRock’s recent application to start a Bitcoin ETF has raised hopes that the SEC would soon approve an instrument seen as key to crypto’s growth. But a range of market watchers contacted by CoinDesk said several roadblocks still lie ahead.

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

While proposed spot bitcoin ETFs from BlackRock and others are novel in some ways, there’s no substitute for holding bitcoin in self custody.

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Binance CEO dismisses concerns that institutional crypto ETFs threaten decentralization

In a Twitter Spaces conversation on July 5, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao said dismissed worries that large companies posed a threat to the crypto sector. Over the past several weeks, leading asset managers, including BlackRock and Fidelity, have applied for spot Bitcoin ETFs.

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Bitcoin ETF could democratize crypto: BlackRock CEO

Larry Fink is of the belief that BTC ETFs could make crypto democratized. Spot ETFs have led to a rise in BTC's prices. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink says that its spot Bitcoin [BTC] exchange-traThe post Bitcoin ETF could democratize crypto: BlackRock CEO appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Refiled With Nasdaq, Coinbase Onboard For Surveillance

Nasdaq has recently submitted an updated filing for the iShares Bitcoin Trust, which comes just a week after reports that the initial filings from both Nasdaq and the Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe) for their Bitcoin (BCT) Spot Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) were criticized by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for “lacking clarity and […]

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SEC finds spot bitcoin ETF applications lacking in details

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly found recent applications for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) wanting in specificity, despite filings from major players like BlackRock and Fidelity.

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Bitcoin Price Takes A Hit As SEC Deems Spot ETF Filings ‘Inadequate’

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly told exchanges Nasdaq and Cboe that recent filings for spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) from asset managers including BlackRock and Fidelity were not “clear and comprehensive” enough.

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XRP Dips After SEC’s ETF Blow But A Rebound Looks Likely

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has raised concerns about the recent filings for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), stating that they are insufficient. This comes after asset management giants BlackRock and Fidelity submitted their applications to launch spot Bitcoin ETFs.

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US SEC deems spot Bitcoin ETFs filings as inadequate: Report

In the eyes of the SEC, the recent filings from BlackRock, ARK Invest, Fidelity and other asset managers are not “sufficiently clear and comprehensive.”

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Bitcoin briefly falls below $30k as SEC says spot Bitcoin ETF filings are inadequate

Bitcoin price reacted sharply to news that the SEC had said Bitcoin ETFs filings were inadequate. The SEC had reportedly returned the filed documents to BlackRock, Fidelity. However, BTC recovered above $30k as more details emerged.

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Elliot Johnson argues surveillance agreement key to SEC approval of spot Bitcoin ETF

In an interview between Elliot Johnson of Evolve ETFs, a Canadian investment firm that manages the EBIT spot Bitcoin ETF, and Joe Carlasare, a commercial litigator supportive of Bitcoin, Johnson commented on what he views as the key to BlackRock’s potential success in obtaining its Bitcoin ETF — its surveillance agreement.

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How High Can Bitcoin Price Rise Due To Spot ETFs? Running The Numbers

The recent Bitcoin rally has led to speculation that the price could rise further with the introduction of spot ETFs. The arrival of ETFs, especially from reputable companies such as BlackRock and Fidelity, could boost institutional investor confidence and lead to a surge in the Bitcoin price.

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Investors flock to Purpose Bitcoin ETF

Quick Take BlackRock’s recent filing for a spot Bitcoin ETF sparked a wave of interest among other institutions, prompting them to file for their own spot ETFs. The Purpose Bitcoin ETF (BTCC.

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BlackRock Bitcoin spot ETF nod 'unlikely in near term' — QCP Capital

Bitcoin spot ETFs face a brick wall, at least for the time being, from SEC Chair Gary Gensler, new research concludes.

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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Holds Firm Above $30.1K as Investors Relish BlackRock, Other Spot BTC ETF Filings

ALSO: Crypto may enduring "a crisis of confidence," but the recent filings for spot bitcoin ETFs by large institutional investors is a promising sign, said an eToro analyst.

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Valkyrie Investments Joins Flurry Of Firms Filing For Spot Bitcoin ETFs

A newly updated spot bitcoin ETF by Valkyrie Investments adds to a slew of institutional filings following BlackRock’s.

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Bitcoin Cash surges as BCH hits 3-month high: Here’s why

Bitcoin Cash price rose to $140 on major crypto exchanges as Bitcoin touched the $29k level after major companies, led by BlackRock, filed for spot ETFs. BCH traded higher after Wall Street-backed cryptocurrency exchange EDX went live.

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WisdomTree, Invesco join spot Bitcoin ETF frenzy as AltSignals hits key presale milestone

BlackRock, WisdomTree, Invesco have filed for spot Bitcoin ETFs and Fidelity Investments is also reported to be considering an application. The news has catalysed crypto market’s latest bounce, with Bitcoin (BTC) hitting $29k.

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Blackrock’s spot Bitcoin ETF renews optimism, sparks wave of new filings

Investment managers WisdomTree and Invesco have filed for spot Bitcoin ETFs, hot on the heels of BlackRock.

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BlackRock ETF news may have kickstarted Bitcoin accumulation

Quick Take On June 15, we had news of the BlackRock spot ETF being filed, and now we are waiting on the verdict of the SEC. Only one of BlackRock’s 576 ETFs it has filed has been denied by the SEC.

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The SEC has only once rejected an ETF application from BlackRock

Quick Take BlackRock has filed its application for a Bitcoin spot ETF which, if approved, would be the first of its kind to receive the regulatory blessing. A historical examination reveals intricate dynamics between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and BlackRock, particularly in the context of approving or rejecting Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), is appropriate.

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BlackRock ETFs hold $384 million of shares in Bitcoin mining firms

SEC filings reveal that BlackRock has invested almost $400 million into Riot Blockchain and Marathon Digital Holdings stock.

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