With the debut of spot bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in Hong Kong trading on Tuesday, market observers are speculating about the potential demand for these ETFs in the region, reminiscent of the enthusiasm seen in the U.S. following the approval of 11 spot bitcoin ETFs on Jan. 10. Zhu Haokang, head of digital […]
PRESS RELEASE. Excitement is brewing in the heart of Asia as Hong Kong regulators pave the way for a new era of innovation with the recent approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This groundbreaking development underscores Hong Kong’s commitment to becoming a regulated hub for Bitcoin. At the same time, the Bitcoin Conference is […]
Standard Chartered, which was previously optimistic about the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approving spot ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications in May, has now revised its prediction. The bank still sees a positive long-term future for spot ethereum ETFs. Standard Chartered on Spot Ether ETFs Standard Chartered, previously optimistic about a May approval for […]
Morgan Stanley, a leading global investment bank, is reportedly considering expanding access to bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The firm may soon authorize its approximately 15,000 brokers to actively solicit customer purchases. Morgan Stanley to Widen Access to Spot Bitcoin ETFs Global investment bank Morgan Stanley is contemplating broadening access to spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds […]
While Blackrock’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), IBIT, experienced a continuous influx for 71 days before halting this week, Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) holds the record with 72 consecutive days of outflows, surpassing all other ETFs on record. “No ETF has ever done anything close to that,” observed Eric Balchunas, Bloomberg’s senior ETF analyst, on […]