Bitcoin ETF

There’s No Reason for Us To Stand in the Way of a Spot Bitcoin ETF, Says U.S. SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce

Yesterday, in an interview with Bloomberg TV’s Kailey Leinz and Sonali Basak, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce discussed various aspects of digital asset regulation and internal dynamics within the U.S. SEC. On Regulatory Framework and Binance Case Peirce emphasized the importance of proactively building a regulatory framework that allows companies to operate legally in the U.S. […]

Pantera Capital CEO on Potential Approval of Spot Bitcoin ETFs in US: ‘Buy the Rumor, Buy the News’

Pantera Capital is a well-known investment firm focused on blockchain technology and digital currencies. Founded in 2013, it was one of the first investment firms in the United States to launch funds focused exclusively on cryptocurrencies and blockchain projects. Pantera Capital offers a range of investment services and funds, including venture capital and hedge funds, […]

ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood Says SEC Staff ‘Really Understand’ Bitcoin and ‘Its Merits’

Recently, journalist and Bitcoin educator Natalie Brunell spoke to Catherine Wood, Founder, CIO, and CEO at ARK Investment Management, LLC (aka “ARK” or “ARK Invest”). During this interview, Wood discussed various aspects of Bitcoin and the future of spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). Wood emphasized the resilience of Bitcoin, particularly during the Regional Bank crisis […]

BitGo CEO: Politics, Not Law, Blocking Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval in U.S.

Mike Belshe, the CEO of cryptocurrency exchange BitGo, recently shared his views on the absence of a spot-based Bitcoin ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) in the United States. In an interview with Kitco News, Belshe attributed the lack of approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to political factors rather than legal issues. Belshe argued […]

J.P. Morgan Predicts Grayscale’s Legal Victory Makes Approval of a Spot Bitcoin ETF More Likely

J.P. Morgan analysts, led by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, have reportedly indicated that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may soon have little option but to greenlight multiple applications for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This prediction comes on the heels of Grayscale’s recent legal win against the SEC. Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou holds the position of Managing […]

Pompliano on the U.S. SEC and its Approach to Crypto Regulation, Spot Bitcoin ETFs, and Bitcoin

On September 1, 2023, Anthony Pompliano, the founder and partner of Pomp Investments, appeared on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” to discuss various topics, including the recent Court of Appeals ruling in favor of Grayscale Invetsments and the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) delay in making a decision on spot Bitcoin ETF applications. Pompliano wasn’t surprised by […]

Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton Explains Why Approval of a Spot Bitcoin ETF Is ‘Inevitable’

On 31 August 2023, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a delay in its decision-making process for seven spot Bitcoin ETF proposals. The regulatory body is currently navigating through a multitude of new applications. The decision deadlines for a range of funds, including BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust, Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Trust, VanEck […]

U.S. SEC Puts Seven Spot Bitcoin ETF Decisions (Including BlackRock) on Hold Until October

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a delay in its decision-making process for seven spot Bitcoin ETF proposals. The regulatory body is currently navigating through a multitude of new applications. The decision deadlines for a range of funds, including BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust, Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Trust, VanEck Bitcoin Trust, WisdomTree […]