In a recent turn of events, spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) emerged as the market leaders in the realm of cryptocurrency investment products last week. According to a recent report by Coinshares, these funds attracted $ 1.1 billion in inflows, marking the highest assets under management (AUM) since the early days of 2022. Coinshares …
Recent Approvals of Spot Bitcoin ETFs May Prompt Release of Third Iteration of ‘Token Safe Harbor Proposals’ – Hester Pierce
Approval of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds may necessitate the release of a third iteration of the Token Safe Harbor Proposal, Hester Pierce, a commissioner with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, has said. The commissioner argued that it’s illogical to subject a nascent token project to the same disclosure rules applicable to a company with […]
Ark Invest and 21shares Amend Spot Ether ETF Filing, Now More Aligned With SEC Preferences
In a move to possibly align more with the SEC regulatory framework, Ark Invest and 21shares have amended their filing for a spot ether ETF, introducing a cash creation and redemption mechanism that mirrors the SEC’s recent approval criteria for spot bitcoin ETFs. Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest Updates Ether ETF Filing, Introduces Cash Mechanism Ark […]
Bitcoin Soars Above $45K, Reaching 4-Week High Post Spot ETF Launch
Bitcoin’s USD value surged to its peak in nearly four weeks, marking the highest point since the launch of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on Jan. 11, 2024. On Thursday, bitcoin’s price climbed over 4% against the U.S. dollar, and hit a peak of $ 45,522 per unit. Bitcoin Breaks $ 45K Barrier …
SEC Delays Decision on Invesco and Galaxy Digital’s Spot Ether ETF
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed its ruling on the Invesco Galaxy ether exchange-traded fund (ETF), and has now been pushed to potentially July 2024 after opening the proposal to public comments. Invesco and Galaxy Spot Ethereum ETF Decision Delayed by SEC The SEC has once again postponed its verdict on […]