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Ether the Ether: VanEck releases two ETF ads ahead of possible Monday launch
29.9.2023
Once Ethereum futures ETF and spot Bitcoin ETF applications get approved, there will be a marketing war like we've never seen says, Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas
SEC delays spot Bitcoin ETF decision for BlackRock, Invesco and Bitwise
29.9.2023
Invesco, Bitwise and Valkyrie are the other three firms that were hit with delays by the SEC
Valkyrie Investments Receives SEC Approval for First Ethereum Futures ETF
28.9.2023
Today, Nashville-based asset management firm Valkyrie Investments secured approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch the first-ever exchange-traded fund (ETF) for Ethereum futures. This could mark an important milestone for digital asset investment in the United...
Valkyrie will offer exposure to Ether futures as SEC delays spot Bitcoin ETF
28.9.2023
Some analysts have speculated the SEC will announce decisions or delays on crypto exchange-traded funds before Sept. 30 in anticipation of a U.S. government shutdown
Do Kwon’s Defense Declares SEC’s Deposition Request ‘Impossible’ Amid Ongoing Detention Saga
28.9.2023
The legal team defending Do Kwon, the co-founder and former CEO of Terraform Labs, argues that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lacks the capacity to depose Kwon, deeming it an “impossible” feat. Kwon’s legal counsel additionally maintains that the SEC’s bid for a preclusion order...
US SEC Would Likely Let Ethereum Futures ETFs Go Live Next Week: Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst
28.9.2023
Ethereum (ETH) futures exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is likely to rollout next week, ahead of the potential US Government shutdown, Bloomberg analysts note.
James Seyffart, Bloomberg intelligence analyst noted that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) would “let a bunch Ethereum futures...
US House Committee Grills SEC Chair Gary Gensler Over Crypto, Dubbed 'Tonya Harding of Regulation'
28.9.2023
In a congressional hearing on September 27, the chair of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Gary Gensler, faced a barrage of questions and criticisms regarding the oversight of crypto markets.
Colorful analogies and sharp rebukes at the hearing shed light on...
5 lowlights of Gary Gensler's evasive testimony before Congress
28.9.2023
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission chief was asked whether the purchase of Pokemon trading cards is a security transaction and whether Bitcoin is a commodity
Ethereum futures ETFs could start trading next week — Bloomberg analyst
28.9.2023
An impending US government shutdown may be accelerating the launch of Ethereum futures ETFs, analysts suggest
Do Kwon says SEC's extradition request is impossible
28.9.2023
The Terraform Labs co-founder has pushed back against the SEC’s request to question him in the United States
US Lawmakers Urge SEC to ‘Immediately’ Approve Spot Bitcoin ETFs — Say There’s No Reason to Deny Applications
28.9.2023
Four U.S. lawmakers have called on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to immediately approve spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). “Following the Court of Appeals’ decision, there is no reason to continue to deny such applications under inconsistent...
Do Kwon Fights SEC Extradition Request Over Terra and Luna Stablecoin Collapse
28.9.2023
Do Kwon, founder of Terraform Labs, is fighting a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) request to extradite him for questioning about the collapse of his stablecoins Terra and Luna, according to court documents filed on Wednesday.
The filing, submitted to the U.S. District Court for...
SEC pushes deadlines for ARK 21Shares, VanEck spot Ether ETF applications
27.9.2023
The commission also designated a longer period to reach a decision on spot Bitcoin ETF applications from ARK 21Shares and GlobalX on Sept. 26
SEC’s Gensler Throws More Crypto Punches in Congressional Hearing
27.9.2023
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler continued his combative stance against crypto "hucksters" in congressional testimony on Wednesday, declining to answer the industry's most urgent questions while arguing that digital assets companies have been dangerously careless...
SEC's Gensler taken to task over crypto custody guidance again in House hearing
27.9.2023
The SEC’s controversial Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 has received a steady flow of criticism since its publication in March 2022
SEC Begins Consideration of Franklin, Hashdex Crypto ETFs, Delays Decision on VanEck, ARK Ether ETFs
27.9.2023
SEC recently extended deadlines for ARK, GlobalX spot bitcoin ETFs
SEC's Gensler is loyal to banks, not an impartial regulator — Rep. Tom Emmer
27.9.2023
During a hearing on Sept. 27, Emmer hinted that Gary Gensler's Wall Street background limits his impartiality as an industry regulator
Terraform Labs Founder Do Kwon Opposes SEC's Extradition Request
27.9.2023
The TerraUSD creator opposes the SEC's attempts to bring him back to the U.S. for questioning about his failed stablecoin projects
SEC Postpones Verdict on Ark 21shares and Global X Spot Bitcoin ETFs
27.9.2023
The U.S. securities regulator recently announced a delay in its verdict on the Ark 21shares Bitcoin ETF. Consequently, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has marked January 10, 2024, as the decisive day to either greenlight or reject the proposed amendment. SEC Pushes Back Decision...
US House committee leadership threatens to subpoena SEC over FTX docs
27.9.2023
Patrick McHenry led efforts starting in February to obtain communication records between SEC and Justice Department staff over the arrest of Sam Bankman-Fried