The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed the review of Bitcoin ETFs proposed by investment firm Direxion Asset Management, as it needs more time to study the proposal before reaching a final decision.
In the July 24, 2018, edition of the Federal Register, the SEC said it was postponing its decision on the five ETFs till September 21, 2018.
The five ETFs, which were filed in January, include Direxion Daily Bitcoin Bear 1X Shares, Direxion Daily Bitcoin 1.25X Bull Shares, Direxion Daily Bitcoin 1.5X Bull Shares, Direxion Daily Bitcoin 2X Bull Shares, and Direxion Daily Bitcoin 2X Bear Shares.
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) submitted the ETF proposal in question to the SEC on January 4, 2018.
Bitcoin has surged above $8,000 for the first time since May, trading at $8,125.86 at press time.
The decision was anticipated, and the SEC's press release outlined the plan.
ETFs have been hot news in the crypto world with major firms like BlackRock interested.
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On August 12, the SEC put off their decision on bitcoin exchange-traded ETFs put forward by NYSE Arca and Cboe BZX exchanges earlier this year. The proposals for these ETFs were filed months ago by Bitwise, VanEck SolidX, and Wilshire Phoenix asset managers.
Following the SEC’s decision to reject the application for approval of the Winklevoss Bitcoin Trust for listing and trading shares on Bats BZX Exchange, Inc. (BZX), the SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce issued an official Dissent in which she states her opinion regarding what she considers an incorrect decision: “I respectfully dissent from the Commission’s order […]
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The U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed making a decision on whether to approve five bitcoin-related exchange-traded funds (ETFs) until September, public documents reveal on Tuesday.
Investment Management Firm VanEck Insists Proposed Bitcoin ETF is “Consistent” with SEC Regulations, May Be Approved Before September Investment management firm VanEck is trying to launch a bitcoin ETF – they’re just waiting for approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Decision Postponed by the SEC TO Decide on the Fate of Five ETFs In the most recent publication of the Federal Register, it seems that the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) needs a little more time on a decision regarding five bitcoin-related ETFs.
Technicals suggest a test of the US$10,000 level within the next few weeks, followed by an extended consolidation period before the next bullish markup. Trend indicators on the daily timeframe have flipped from bearish to neutral, while momentum oscillators on the weekly timeframe have begun to flip from bearish to bullish.
XRP holders may be on the right track when they say that the primary reason why Coinbase has not listed XRP on its platform has something to do with the pending SEC decision. SEC is yet to make a decision on whether this particular digital asset is a security or it is not. Information provided […]
A great deal of cryptocurrency proponents are hoping for a positive outcome when the US Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) decides on whether or not they will approve the latest bitcoin-based ETF application file by Cboe.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) soon have to make a vital decision on whether digital tokens should be classed as securities.
Owners of virtual investment firms are laying into one of the leading cryptocurrencies in the market, XRP – saying it is really just a digital fiat.
In the lead-up to the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) critical decision on whether digital tokens are securities, CEOs of digital asset investment firms are really giving it to Ripple’s native cryptocurrency, XRP – claiming it’s really just digital fiat.
XRP (XRP) HODLers are probably right when they say the only reason that is preventing Coinbase from listing XRP on its platform, is because the SEC has not made a decision on whether the digital asset is a security or not.
With the decision on whether a cryptocurrency-based exchange traded fund (ETF) will ever launch in the U. S still sitting firmly with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), experts continue to speculate on the market and its potential.
Bitcoin ETFs are often considered to be the holy grail of the cryptocurrency industry. Exposing more mainstream investors to cryptocurrencies could trigger a major influx of fresh capital. So far, the SEC has prevented such ETFs from launching.
On June 26th, 2018 the SEC received an application for a Bitcoin ETF license from the Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe) in partnership with Van Eyck Investment and SolidX. The SEC recently published the file and investors and crypto-enthusiasts now eagerly await their decision.
The Daily John McAfee’s decision to stop shilling ICOs as a regulatory day of reckoning draws near is the top item in today’s edition of Bitcoin in Brief. The reasons he gave for the move are “SEC threats” and that “those doing ICOs can all look forward to arrest. It is unjust but it is
It appears the days of John McAfee promoting initial coin offerings (ICOs) are over. In a tweet on June 18, 2018, McAfee announced his decision to no longer work with ICOs. McAfee Backs Out of ICO Promotions ‘Due to SEC Threats’ McAfee’s tweet was a response to a question posed by one of his followers, asking him to recommend a viable ICO investment.
This article does not contain tax advice, investment advice or recommendations. Every investment and trading move involves risk, you should conduct your own research when making a decision. William Hinman, the Securities and Exchange Commission’ director of the division of corporate finance said Thursday that ether—the currency that powers the Ethereum network—shouldn’t be regulated in […]
The president of CBOE said that yesterday’s statement from an SEC official noting that Ethereum is not a security could clear the way for the release of ETH futures
Following SEC’s announcement which separated both Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) from securities, CBOE’s President said that this could increase the chances of regulators signing off on Ethereum futures.
FOMO Moments Current performing altcoins are EOS, Ethereum, Tron and Decred. Finally there has been some good news to lift crypto markets as the week comes to an end. The SEC’s decision not to consider Ethereum as a security has provided a long needed boost to cryptocurrencies.
The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has filed a lawsuit against Troy Richard James Hogg for selling unregistered securities in an ICO where he raised $51 million.
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Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein has told investors he is ready for a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) regardless of what the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says.
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The Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says he doesn’t see cryptocurrencies lasting long.
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Wall Street investment bank Morgan Stanley holds a substantial sum of Bitcoin-related assets according to a filing with the U.S. SEC.
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In this series of articles, BeinCrypto explores the state of various cryptocurrency ETFs in the United States. This particular article will focus on the Kryptoin bitcoin ETF, which was first introduced in 2019.
SEC Chairman Jay Clayton will step down from his role by the end of 2020. Crypto-friendly Gary Gensler is among the rumored replacements. United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Jay Clayton will step down from his role by the year’s end.
How did Block.one make it out relatively unscathed by the SEC, and what are the greater ramifications of its ICO settlement?
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