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Spot Bitcoin ETF Analysts Eye January 10th Approval Deadline
22.12.2023
As approval for a spot bitcoin ETF from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) looms closer and closer, research experts are still expecting the federal agency’s approval deadline to occur before January 10th, 2024 despite a series of grueling last-minute changes. Approvals window from...
SEC Blasts 'Purportedly Decentralized' DAOs in $1.7M Settlement with BarnBridge
22.12.2023
BarnBridge failed to register its structured crypto product with the SEC, regulators alleged
BarnBridge DAO and Founders Agree to $1.7 Million Settlement with SEC
22.12.2023
Source: Pixabay BarnBridge DAO and its two founders are set to pay the SEC over $1.7 million to settle allegations of neglecting to register the offer and sale of BarnBridge’s structured crypto asset securities. In a press release published on Friday, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)...
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinhouse Fires At SEC Over Crypto Noncompliance Comments
22.12.2023
Source: Adobe/Kristina Blokhin Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has lashed out at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair Gary Gensler, accusing him of “stunning hypocrisy” in the crypto industry. Garlinghouse’s criticism comes in response to Gensler’s recent...
SEC Chair Gary Gensler: 'Far Too Many Frauds and Bankruptcies'
22.12.2023
Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to speak with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler, recognized by CoinDesk as one of the most influential figures in the crypto industry over the past year, about how he views his agency's role in the digital asset world
SEC conducting meetings with Spot Bitcoin ETF Applicants
22.12.2023
The US Securities and Exchange Commission is reportedly engaged in multiple discussions with Spot Bitcoin ETF applicants prior to issuing permits on January 10, 2024, as reported by FOX Business. As per the rumors doing the rounds, the SEC is prepared to wave the green flag for the initial spot...
SEC Chair Gary Gensler Gets Community Noted on X for Warning Against Crypto
22.12.2023
SEC Chair Gary Gensler. Source: screenshot of a YouTube video / Yahoo Finance US SEC chair Gary Gensler earlier posted a video message on X warning crypto firms against non-compliance and calling the space “wild west.” Elon Musk-owned X, formerly Twitter, was quick to add community notes...
SEC and Terraform Labs Court Filings to Stay Confidential Prior to Crypto Fraud Trial
21.12.2023
A judge has approved confidential court filings in the SEC’s lawsuit accusing Terraform Labs of crypto fraud ahead of the much-awaited trial. Image by maurice norbert, Adobe Stock. New details have come to the surface regarding the high-profile crypto fraud case between the United States...
Matrixport Expects a $50,000 Bitcoin Price Within Weeks – Here’s Why
21.12.2023
Source: Pixabay Digital asset financial service platform, Matrixport projects a $50,000 Bitcoin (BTC) price towards the end of January 2024 as the market expects an approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In a recent report, the firm noted they expect an...
Big Money Management Firms Expect SEC to Greenlight Spot Bitcoin ETFs by January 10
21.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock / Backcountry Media Big money management firms expect the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to grant approval for the first “spot” Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) in early January. According to sources close to these firms, recent guidance from...
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...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: ETF Approval Spurs Jump to $43,500
21.12.2023
In a significant market shift, Bitcoin has soared to $43,500, marking an impressive 2.50% increase. This surge is largely attributed to the persuasive impact of spot Bitcoin ETF filings, which, even before official approvals, have intensified marketing campaigns within the crypto sector....
Gary Gensler Set to Hold Crypto Regulation Talks with Head of South Korea’s Financial Regulator: Report
20.12.2023
Source: Pixabay The head of South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service plans to meet with SEC Chair Gary Gensler to discuss crypto regulation. According to a report published Monday in South Korean news outlet Chosunbiz, Lee Bok-hyun, head of South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS),...
Grayscale CEO Says Spot Bitcoin ETF Could Usher In $30 Trillion to The Market – Here’s More
20.12.2023
Source: a video screenshot, Bloomberg Technology / YouTube Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein has restated growing optimism over an investment drive in the cryptocurrency market in the event of a spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF approval by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In a recent CNBC...
South Korea's Financial Regulations Chief to Meet SEC Chairman Gensler Next Month: Report
20.12.2023
The two aim to strengthen cooperation on crypto regulations before South Korea's new crypto laws go into effect next year
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
Crypto Industry Funnels $78 Million Into War Chest to Elect Pro-Crypto Candidates in 2024 Elections
20.12.2023
Prominent crypto companies and leaders have contributed to a war chest to support pro-crypto candidates in the 2024 elections, amassing $78 million to date. “The U.S. cannot afford to continue taking a back seat on the global stage. Regulatory overreach (esp from the SEC) is actively moving...