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Invesco, Fidelity, BlackRock, Others Dot Their Bureaucratic I's as Likely SEC Action on Spot Bitcoin ETF Looms
30.12.2023
JPMorgan CEO's Bitcoin Bashing Is a 'Do as I Say, Not as I Do' Situation
29.12.2023
Jamie Dimon's bank agreed to play a key role with BlackRock's proposed bitcoin ETF, just weeks after he told U.S. senators: "I've always been deeply opposed to crypto, bitcoin, etc."
BlackRock, Valkyrie Name Authorized Participants Including JPMorgan for Bitcoin ETF
29.12.2023
BlackRock will use J.P. Morgan and Jane Street as their authorized participants. Valkyrie has also named Jane Street in addition to Cantor Fitzgerald
Bitcoin ETF Competition Grows; Polkadot & InQubeta Garner Growing Buyer Interest
29.12.2023
The Bitcoin ETF industry is seeing new headlines hit the market almost every other day. So much so that Franklin Templeton, which is a global asset management company, has even submitted an application for its own spot ETF. We have Blackrock, Valkyrie, Bitwise, and almost 20 other applicants...
Bitcoin ETF Approval Tipped to Be 'Sell The News' Event: CryptoQuant
28.12.2023
Bitcoin [BTC] is expected to experience a period of downside following a potential ETF approval over the coming weeks as trader's unrealized profits linger at a level that historically precedes a correction, according to data provider CryptoQuant
2023 in Review: The Year’s Most Impactful Crypto News Stories and Economic Trends
27.12.2023
2023 proved to be an extraordinary year for bitcoin and the broader crypto economy, surging significantly in value once the dust settled from the FTX debacle and as major players such as Blackrock and Franklin Templeton lodged applications for spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Alongside...
Study: Nvidia Stock and Bitcoin the Top Two Performing Assets in 2023
25.12.2023
With its U.S. dollar value having risen by nearly 160% since the start of the year, bitcoin is set to end 2023 as one of the best-performing assets. Only semiconductor giant Nvidia’s stock has outperformed the top crypto asset in 2023 so far. Key moments such as Blackrock’s spot...
BlackRock to Inject $10 Million Into Seed Fund for Upcoming Spot Bitcoin ETF
25.12.2023
Source: DALL·E BlackRock plans to invest $10 million into a seed fund for its proposed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). This financial commitment is part of the firm’s preparations for the ETF’s anticipated launch, pending regulatory approval from the Securities and Exchange...
Blackrock Reveals Plan to Seed Spot Bitcoin ETF With $10 Million on January 3
24.12.2023
Blackrock has revealed a plan to seed its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) with $10 million on Jan. 3. The world’s largest asset manager has engaged in six recent meetings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to address its filing. In response to the SEC’s...
SEC Makes ‘Rare’ Calls to Spot Bitcoin ETF Applicants — Analyst Says ‘Good Sign’ for January 10 Approval
23.12.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reportedly made “rare” calls to spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) issuers and exchanges regarding their applications. A Bloomberg ETF analyst views this development as a “good sign” for the expected approvals...
BlackRock, ARK Invest, and Others Opt for Cash Redemption After SEC Pushback
21.12.2023
Source: Pixabay / tombark Companies like BlackRock and ARK Invest have revised their spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF filings to include cash redemption models, signaling a shift in response to SEC demands. The move comes as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) deadline of January 10 to approve...
BlackRock Spot Bitcoin ETF Gains Momentum With Second SEC Meeting in December
20.12.2023
BlackRock and Nasdaq representatives met with the SEC for the second time in December on BlackRock’s proposal for a spot Bitcoin ETF. Image by 24K-Production, Adobe Stock. BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, is continuing to push forward with plans to launch a spot Bitcoin...
First Mover Americas: BlackRock, SEC Discuss ETF Listing Rules
20.12.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Dec. 20, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Galaxy Digital CEO Novogratz Anticipates Bitcoin ETF Approval by Jan 10
20.12.2023
Source: DALL·E Galaxy Digital CEO Michael Novogratz predicts a significant milestone in the cryptocurrency market with the first approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In a recent interview with CNBC, Novogratz elaborated on...
BlackRock, Nasdaq, SEC Met Regarding Bitcoin ETF
20.12.2023
This is the second meeting in a month between the parties about rule changes required to list the bitcoin ETF
SEC’s Preference Prevails: Blackrock Adopts Cash Model for Spot Bitcoin ETF
19.12.2023
Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, has acquiesced to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s preference for the cash creation model rather than the in-kind model for its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). “Blackrock has gone cash only. That’s basically...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: Surge to $43,103, ETF Talks Fuel Optimism
19.12.2023
Bitcoin (BTC) witnessed a notable increase of over 5%, reaching $43,100 on Tuesday, amidst pivotal developments in the cryptocurrency landscape. The spotlight turned to the discussions of Spot Bitcoin ETFs at a meeting between the SEC and BlackRock, highlighting the growing interest in mainstream...
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Ticker IBIT Confirmed, Shifts Toward Cash Redemption Model
19.12.2023
Source: DALL·E BlackRock’s proposed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) has been officially assigned the ticker IBIT, according to an S-1 filing amendment with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The filing also indicated that BlackRock would adopt a cash redemption model...
BlackRock Revises Spot Bitcoin ETF Proposal Ahead of Rumored SEC Approvals
19.12.2023
Black Rock's ETF proposal now includes cash redemptions, a concession to the SEC that may improve the fund's approval odds
Blackrock Meets With SEC 4 Times to Discuss Spot Bitcoin ETF Application
17.12.2023
Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, has met with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the fourth time recently to discuss its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application. SEC Chairman Gary Gensler said this week that the securities regulator is “taking...