2018-7-27 17:42 |
The news of the rejection of the the Winklevoss Bitcoin (BTC) ETF by the SEC shook the crypto-markets immediately. This was due to the fact that many traders were confused as to whether this was the highly anticipated ETF that would send the prices of Bitcoin to the roof. It has since emerged that the Winklevoss Bitcoin (BTC) ETF was not expected to pass and that the ETF that pundits were excited about, was proposed by VanEck and sponsored by CBOE.
In a commentary to Ethereum World News, Mati Greenspan, a Senior Market Analyst at eToro stated that:
There’s a lot of FUD and confusion out there in crypto markets right now so I’d like to clarify.
One of the many reasons that bitcoin is rising at the moment on anticipation of an ETF decision from the SEC. However, too many people have crossed their E’s with their T’s and F’ed the situation.
The Winklevoss ETF that was rejected (known as Bats) was never expected to pass. The ETF that pundits are excited about was proposed by VanEck and sponsored by the CBOE, which will likely not be decided on until March.
Mr. Greenspan would also comment on SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, who publicly disagreed with the SEC decision to reject the Winklevoss ETF.
What is notable is the reaction from an SEC commissioner who strongly disagreed with the decision to reject Bats.
In her letter of dissent, Hester Peirce eloquently elaborates on how the decision to strike down Bats “undermines investor protection” and “Dampens innovation.”
The online community has now bestowed on her the nickname “CryptoMom” and her Twitter following is currently exploding.
Commentary on the Indian Law Commission recognizing cryptocurrency as an Electronic PaymentMati Greenspan was also optimistic that the Law Commission recognizing crypto as an Electronic Payment was a step in the right direction in India and with regards to the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry.
I’m not an expert in Indian law, I will refrain from commenting too directly…
What is clear to me, is that having a government wing like the Indian Law Commission recognizing cryptocurrencies in any capacity is a very positive step forward.
We’ll need to watch this space very closely over the next few months. Mass adoption of Bitcoin in India could very well be the tipping point that many crypto enthusiasts are waiting for.
In a nutshell, the ETF that was rejected by the SEC was not the one everyone was looking forward to in August. This was a different one although its rejection resulted in the crypto-community being acquainted with SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce who publicly outlined why she disagreed with the rest of the SEC on this decision. Also, there is a glimmer of hope in India with the Law Commission of the country recognizing crypto as an Electronic Payment.
Disclaimer: This article is not meant to give financial advice. It is an opinion piece. The opinion herein should be taken as is. Please carry out your own research before investing in any of the numerous cryptocurrencies available.
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