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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US SEC may approve Ethereum futures ETFs next week

US SEC might approve several Ethereum futures exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as early as next week, Bloomberg analysts note

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SEC Poised To Approve Ether Futures ETFs By October In Bullish Crypto Milestone

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Will indication of SEC approval for Ethereum futures ETFs be precursor to further pain?

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to approve the first exchange-traded funds (ETFs) based on Ethereum futures, according to a Bloomberg report on Aug. 18 The green light from the regulatory body could pave the way for several firms, including Volatility Shares, Bitwise, Roundhill, and ProShares, that have filed to launch ETFs […] The post Will indication of SEC approval for Ethereum futures ETFs be precursor to further pain? appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Ether Futures ETFs Are Poised for U.S. Approval, Bloomberg Reports

They would join bitcoin futures ETFs that are already approved.

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Grayscale launches Funds Trust, files for three new crypto ETFs

The asset manager announced filing for Grayscale Ethereum Futures ETF, Grayscale Global Bitcoin Composite ETF and Grayscale Privacy ETF, along with setting up a new Delaware trust

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Grayscale to Argue SEC’s Inconsistency as Bitcoin ETF Dispute Heads to Court

Grayscale says it’s preparing to argue in court next week that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) inappropriately treated its bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) bid differently than earlier decisions on futures ETFs, according to the company’s legal team.

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Samsung investment arm considering spot-Bitcoin ETF in Hong Kong

With the Hong Kong Stock Exchange being the only regulated exchange in Asia offering Bitcoin futures ETFs, some believe spot crypto ETF products will soon be allowed.

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Crypto ETFs Make Splash in Hong Kong Debut as They Bust Elsewhere

A pair of exchange traded funds (ETFs) tracking US-listed crypto futures collectively raised $73.6 million leading up to their Hong Kong debut. The post Crypto ETFs Make Splash in Hong Kong Debut as They Bust Elsewhere appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Hong Kong's New Bitcoin and Ether Futures ETFs Raise $79 Million in Trading Debut

The two new crypto funds, the first of their kind in Asia, will trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

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Hong Kong financial regulator issues guidelines for crypto futures ETFs

The Securities and Futures Commission hinted it would follow in the CME’s footsteps by only initially allowing listings of ETFs linked to Bitcoin and Ether futures.

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First Bitcoin ETF Is Having Disastrous 2022

ProShares’s Bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund (BITO) is one of the worst-performing ETFs in history

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The MEXC Leveraged ETF Dominates The Crypto Market Due to its Top-Ranked Liquidity

Leveraged ETFs are quickly overtaking futures as the next widespread cryptocurrency asset trade. With leveraged ETFs, MEXC, the cryptocurrency exchange with the highest online futures trading liquidity, regains the top spot in the cryptocurrency market.

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MEXC Leveraged ETF Leads the Cryptocurrency Market as Its Liquidity Ranks First in the World

MEXC, the cryptocurrency exchange with the highest futures trading liquidity on the Internet, takes the lead again in the cryptocurrency market with leveraged ETFs.

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Law firm Vedder Price announces first Bitcoin ETF registered under the Securities Act

Vedder Price, a global commercial law firm with offices in the United States, United Kingdom and Singapore, has launched a novel bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) that’s unlike other existing Futures ETFs, according to a news release the firm shared with Invezz.

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Grayscale legal officer says Bitcoin ETF litigation could take two years

Grayscale argues that the differences between futures and spot Bitcoin ETFs have no correlation to approvals because prices are based on the same spot Bitcoin markets.

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SEC Still Against Spot-based Bitcoin ETFs. Is There A Light At The End Of The Tunnel?

With the approvals of futures bitcoin ETFs, firms have taken it one step further and have applied with the Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) for spot-based bitcoin ETFs. However, unlike their futures and short counterparts, the spot ETFs have not found favor in the eyes of the regulatory watchdog.

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Not giving up: VanEck refiles with SEC for spot Bitcoin ETF

VanEck believes nothing should prevent the SEC from approving a pure Bitcoin ETF after the regulator greenlighted Bitcoin futures ETFs in 2021.

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The CFTC’s action against Gemini is bad news for Bitcoin ETFs

The lawsuit against Gemini is not about an exchange-traded fund, it’s about how a particular Bitcoin futures contract is being represented.

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Looking To Invest In A Bitcoin Spot ETF? Here’s The Best Next Thing

The refusal of the SEC to approve a Bitcoin Spot ETF has been an ongoing problem for the crypto space. With the approval of multiple Bitcoin Futures ETFs approved last year, it was thought that a Spot ETF would not be far down the line.

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Bitcoin spot vs. futures ETFs: Key differences explained

Crypto enthusiasts and the government have long contended over the Bitcoin ETF. Let’s examine Bitcoin spot vs futures ETFs.

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Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Now ‘Very Likely’ After SEC Gives Nod To New Futures Application

After months of multiple rejections, the SEC might just be approving the first spot Bitcoin ETF in history. The Commission has weakened its arguments against spot Bitcoin ETFs by accepting the application of...

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Grayscale: The SEC must get comfortable with spot Bitcoin ETF

Michael Sonnenshein, CEO of the largest bitcoin and crypto fund Grayscale, has argued that the SEC’s justifications of why it approved Bitcoin futures ETFs but not spot ETFs, don’t add up.

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These are the lesser-known effects of Bitcoin Futures ETFs

While Bitcoin Futures Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) launched with full fervor and record-breaking numbers in October last year, their performance has since dwindled thanks to the larger market's deprecThe post These are the lesser-known effects of Bitcoin Futures ETFs appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Bitcoin: On-chain analyst blames this group of investors for sell-offs from $69,000

As more and more Bitcoin products such as Futures ETFs enter the market, crypto-investors - and even those who are strongly opposed to ETFs - need to understand how these institutional products can afThe post Bitcoin: On-chain analyst blames this group of investors for sell-offs from $69,000 appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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SEC Drags Its Feet On Bitcoin ETFs – Postpones Decision On Bitwise And Grayscale’s Applications To 2022

The US SEC has postponed deciding the spot Bitcoin applications filed by Grayscale and NYSE Arca. The new date for reaching the Commission to give its verdict is in February 2022. After the launch of Bitcoin futures ETF, the ecosystem has continued to clamor for a pure-play Bitcoin ETF.

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Bitcoin futures ETF has under-performed spot prices since 2018, is it still viable?

A new type of exchange-traded fund sprang into the public markets with the arrival of ETFs tied to Bitcoin futures. These ETFs invest in contracts used to speculate on future BTC prices. They can beThe post Bitcoin futures ETF has under-performed spot prices since 2018, is it still viable? appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Grayscale says SEC’s rejection of spot Bitcoin ETF has ‘no basis’

The SEC recently approved three Bitcoin Futures ETFs, but is yet to allow one… The post Grayscale says SEC’s rejection of spot Bitcoin ETF has ‘no basis’ appeared first on Coin Journal.

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Grayscale tells SEC 'no basis' to approve Bitcoin futures ETFs and not spot ETFs

A letter to the secretary of the SEC outlines discrepancies in its rejection of Bitcoin spot ETFs and acceptance of Bitcoin futures ETFs.

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Firm plans Ethereum futures ETF on the back of Bitcoin futures success

As per a regulatory disclosure filed on Monday, Kelly Intelligence is actively seeking approval from the US Securities and Exchange Commission to launch its Ethereum futures ETFs in the US.  The firm has proposed an actively managed fund that will invest in cash-settled Ethereum futures contracts traded on community exchanges that are registered with the […] The post Firm plans Ethereum futures ETF on the back of Bitcoin futures success appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Is On The Horizon, Says Gemini’s Exec With Compelling Reasons

Pundits are bullish that a pure-play Bitcoin ETF is just around the corner as it signifies the next big step for the SEC. Investors have clamored for a spot Bitcoin ETF even after the approval of futures Bitcoin ETFs.

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Invesco drops Bitcoin ETF over exclusive exposure to futures

Invesco, the US fund managing assets worth $1. 6 trillion, ultimately decided against a filing for a Bitcoin (BTC/USD) futures exchange-traded fund (ETF). According to Invesco’s global head of ETFs and indexed strategies Anna Paglia, the main reason they dropped the filing was that the SEC approved only Bitcoin ETFs with exclusive exposure to Bitcoin futures.

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VanEck Bitcoin Futures ETF Gets SEC Greenlight After Spot Rejection

VanEck has had a rollercoaster of a month with its Bitcoin ETFs. After three Bitcoin Futures ETFs were approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission, Spot ETFs became the next big thing as they posed a greater advantage for traders.

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VanEck Is Finally Launching Its Bitcoin Futures ETF

Key takeaways VanEck’s Bitcoin Strategy ETF is set to launch tomorrow on the CBOE. The futures-based Bitcoin fund will be the “lowest cost” Bitcoin ETF yet.   Spot-settled Bitcoin ETFs are still the ultimate goal of the Bitcoin market.

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SEC Rejects VanEck Bitcoin Spot ETF Application

The SEC continues its rejection of applications for bitcoin spot ETFs, even as enthusiasm around the futures ETF thrives. The post SEC Rejects VanEck Bitcoin Spot ETF Application appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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High volumes put ProShares Bitcoin futures ETF among "top 2%" of all ETFs

ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF was listed with major excitement in the US as the first-ever crypto-ETF on 19 October. After its bumper listing, BITO recently experienced "25% turnover" in one day, as The post High volumes put ProShares Bitcoin futures ETF among "top 2%" of all ETFs appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Proshares Bitcoin futures fund in top 2% of all ETFs for volume

While BTIO is going from strength to strength with a total of $1.4 billion worth of inflows since late October, one expert thinks that VanEck’s Bitcoin spot ETF has a 200-1 chance of being approved by the SEC.

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MicroStrategy’s Saylor Reveals Final Catalyst For ‘Trillions Of Dollars’ To Flow Into Bitcoin

Key takeaways Bitcoin futures ETFs have been described as inferior to Bitcoin spot ETFs.   This was a major theme during Bloomberg’s Financial Innovation Summit where industry heavyweights weighed in.

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Why Hong Kong Could Allow Retail To Dabble Into Crypto ETFs

The local securities regulator in Hong Kong will review the rules for people to be able to trade crypto-linked Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). According to a report by the South China Morning Post, Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) will take another look into its digital asset transaction regulation. Related Reading | Bye-Bye China […]

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Hong Kong regulator re-evaluates retail crypto ETFs laws

The Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong has received many requests to approve crypto ETFs for trading.

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If You Want Bitcoin Exposure, Don’t Use An ETF. Buy Bitcoin.

The recent launch of bitcoin futures ETFs may have made history, but this exposure is not the same as holding BTC yourself.

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$20 Trillion Middle Market Set to Drive Crypto ETF Niche

As ProShares and Valkyrie Funds’ bitcoin futures ETFs cause major waves, Lydon believes that they could be the key to unleashing trillions of dollars in investor demand. The post $20 Trillion Middle Market Set to Drive Crypto ETF Niche appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Australia: ASIC issues new guidelines on ETFs, for investor protection

The debate over the safety of cryptocurrency-backed investment products has been reignited with the launch of the United States' first Bitcoin Futures ETF. Many other countries are grappling with the The post Australia: ASIC issues new guidelines on ETFs, for investor protection appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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US SEC said to shy away from levered and inverse Bitcoin futures ETFs

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) instructed at least one asset manager to shelve plans for a leveraged Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF), the Wall Street Journal revealed in a recent report.

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SEC отклонила заявку на фьючерсный биткоин-ETF с левериджем

SEC отклонила заявку от Valkyrie Investments на запуск биткоин-ETF на базе торгуемых на CME фьючерсов с использованием 1,25x плеча. Looks like the SEC not having it w the levered (and likely inverse) Bitcoin futures ETFs.

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Bitwise CIO claims his investment products are better than futures-based ETFs

Last week marked a landmark for the cryptocurrency industry, as the very first ETFs backed by Bitcoin Futures were launched on the New York Stock Exchange. The US' first Bitcoin ETF by ProShares hit mThe post Bitwise CIO claims his investment products are better than futures-based ETFs appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Grayscale Discount Hints At Spot Bitcoin ETF Denial

Grayscale had filed for a Bitcoin Spot ETF after the SEC had greenlighted three Bitcoin ETF Futures for trading last week. Expectations were high that the regulatory body would also approve this ETF which would prove to be a better trading option for investors in comparison to the futures ETFs. The investment firm filed to […]

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Discussing Bitcoin And Big-Picture Macroeconomics

Bitcoiners with perspective on macroeconomics discuss the current state of the economy, bitcoin futures ETFs and more.

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Gate.io’s Perpetual Contracts More Popular Than Ever

During Bitcoin’s most recent run which saw it break through its previous all-time high, trading volume on leading cryptocurrency exchange, Gate.io, surged during September and October. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) greenlit bitcoin futures ETFs on October 15th, in an industry first that has sent the leading cryptocurrency surging in recent weeks. Last week, […]

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