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QE Begins to Slow — Federal Reserve Reveals Winding Down of Corporate Bond Purchases
3.6.2021
On Wednesday, the U.S. Federal Reserve announced it would be winding down its corporate bond purchases and selling part of its portfolio. The central bank plans to start with exchange-traded funds and then move on to bonds as the Fed insists “sales will be gradual and orderly.” Federal...
Why is Wall Street becoming less interested in Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust?
3.6.2021
BTC demand via Grayscale Bitcoin Trust is dropping for several key reasons
Popular Bitcoin ETP set to debut in UK
1.6.2021
BTCE will begin trading on the Aquis Exchange in London and Paris next week. The product debuted on Germany’s Xetra digital stock exchange last June
Fund Manager Wisdomtree Files With SEC to List Ethereum ETF on Cboe BZX
28.5.2021
The financial asset manager, Wisdomtree, is now the second institution to file for an ethereum-based exchange-traded fund (ETF), following Vaneck’s recent filing on May 7. The recently filed S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says the fund’s “investment...
Wisdomtree Files Ethereum ETF Application
28.5.2021
In an important development, WisdomTree has filed an application for the Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) before the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This was revealed by the documents with the SEC, although there is no confirmation from the filing agency. WisdomTree has already filed...
Wisdom Tree files Ether ETF application with SEC
28.5.2021
ETF shares would be listed on the Chicago Board Options Exchange’s BZX Exchange
SEC begins formal review of Fidelity, SkyBridge Bitcoin ETF applications
27.5.2021
Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Trust and the First Trust SkyBridge Bitcoin ETF are now under review by regulators, according to paperwork filed earlier this month
Fund Manager One River Files SEC Prospectus for Carbon Neutral Bitcoin ETF
25.5.2021
On Monday, the crypto asset fund manager One River filed a unique bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to the Form S-1 filed, One River wants to list a carbon-neutral bitcoin ETF on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)....
Grayscale Fund Touts ETF Conversion as Price Discount Issue Solution
16.5.2021
Grayscale, one of the largest cryptocurrency fund managers, has declared it is trying to morph the bitcoin trust GBTC into an exchange-traded fund (ETF) to solve its price woes. The exchange rate is now at a 20% price discount compared to its bitcoin holdings, a fact that has many worried about...
Bitwise launches US ‘crypto ETF’… sort of
13.5.2021
Bitwise has launched a new ETF offering exposure to the top publicly-listed firms operating in the blockchain and crypto industries
When all-time high? Bitcoin traders lose confidence as BTC price slumps
12.5.2021
Bitcoin adoption continues to increase but derivatives data shows retail and professional traders are reluctant to build new bullish positions
SEC warns of Bitcoin futures risks in mutual funds
12.5.2021
The U.S. SEC will monitor the compliance of mutual funds with exposure to Bitcoin futures and look into whether the market can accommodate an ETF
SEC to Scrutinize Funds Invested in Bitcoin Futures
12.5.2021
The U.S. securities watchdog has announced it will scrutinize mutual funds that include investments in bitcoin futures markets to verify funds that comply with the Investment Company Act. The institution warned about the dangers of investing in bitcoin futures markets due to the implicit volatility...
SEC Sends Negative-ish Bitcoin ETF Signal that May Be Positive for Grayscale
12.5.2021
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is now not-unexpectedly sending somewhat negative bitcoin (BTC) (and ethereum (ETH)) exchange-traded fund (ETF) signals - that might be a good sign for Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC).
As is practically notorious by now, an American ETF is a rather...
Bullish sentiment begins to fade after Ethereum all-time high at $4,200
11.5.2021
Ethereum price soared to $4,200 but derivatives data reflects a decline in the bullish sentiment of Ether futures and options traders
CBOE files another Bitcoin ETF application with the SEC
11.5.2021
Two months after filing VanEck’s BitcoinETF, CBOE has submitted another application — one proposed by Fidelity — to the SEC
UBS Has A Crypto Plan, Ethereum ETF + More News
10.5.2021
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Canadian Bitcoin ETF issuer seeks ‘green BTC’
10.5.2021
Ninepoint will allocate part of its management fees to even out the carbon footprint of Bitcoin in its exchange-traded fund product
GBTC discount presents a unique challenge for Grayscale and investors
8.5.2021
The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust continues to trade at a discount compared to BTC, a situation that presents a unique challenge to Grayscale and investors
Wealth Manager Vaneck Files Application for an Ethereum ETF, Aims for Cboe BZX Listing
8.5.2021
Public documents show the wealth manager Vaneck has applied for an ethereum based exchange-traded fund (ETF). Vaneck Digital Assets’ Form S-1 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was filed on May 7, while the company’s bitcoin-based ETF is still under review. While...