Race for Bitcoin ETF Heats Up as Final Applications Submitted

A number of companies have submitted their final applications for a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on December 29. Invesco Galaxy, Bitwise, WisdomTree, and Fidelity were among the companies that submitted their applications, following BlackRock, Van Eck, and Valkyrie. Fidelity, WisdomTree, and Invesco Galaxy have announced […]

Concerns Raised Over Backing of Potential Bitcoin ETFs

Amid the excitement surrounding the potential approval of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in January 2024, concerns have been raised about the issue of backing. Some analysts worry that ETFs could take people away from self-custody and potentially result in unbacked Bitcoin.These concerns have sparked a debate within the community, with some dismissing them […]

Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Deadline Nears: Which Applicants Will Make the First Wave?

The deadline for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applicants in the United States to file final S-1 amendments is today, December 29. This deadline is significant as it will determine which applicants could potentially be approved for the first wave of spot Bitcoin ETFs in early January. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has […]

ARK Invest Files Final Amendment for Bitcoin ETF, Aims for January Approval

ARK Invest has filed its final S-1 amendment for its proposed spot Bitcoin ETF, positioning itself to be considered in the first wave of approvals in January. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reportedly set a deadline for applicants to file their final amendments by December 29, with the understanding that those who miss the […]

Coinbase International Increases Perpetual Futures Leverage Limit to 10x

Coinbase International, the international trading arm of Coinbase, has announced that it has set leverage limits to 10X on its perpetual futures contracts. This upgrade allows users to execute more efficient trading strategies. However, new transactions are only permitted at leverage rates set out in its Default Initial Margin (DIM) rules. The company has also […]

Experts Predict Exciting Future for Swiss Banking Industry

Matthias Geissbühler, the investment chief at Raiffeisen, leads clients through the stock market during the week. However, on Saturdays, he takes on a different role as singer-songwriter Matt, showcasing his new album to the audience. In an interview with finews.ch, Geissbühler discusses his passion for music and the parallels he sees between music and investing.The […]

ARK Invest Sells Grayscale GBTC Holdings, Buys ProShares BITO in Latest Trade Filing

Cathie Wood’s asset management firm, ARK Invest, has sold all its positions in Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) and purchased $92 million worth of ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO). This move is part of ARK’s ongoing trading activities that have impacted its Bitcoin-related holdings. The selling spree also included divesting over 700,000 units of GBTC in […]

ARK Invest Liquidates $200 Million in GBTC Holdings, Shifts Focus to Bitcoin Futures ETF

ARK Invest, the institutional asset management firm led by Cathie Wood, has sold its entire remaining holdings of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) worth $200 million. The firm used half of the proceeds to invest in Bitcoin Futures ETF Bito, making it the second-largest holder of Bito. However, analysts believe this move is temporary as ARK […]

SEC Holds Talks with BlackRock and Grayscale on Spot Bitcoin ETFs, Decision Expected in Early 2024

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been in discussions with several companies, including BlackRock and Grayscale Investments, regarding the possibility of introducing exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to spot bitcoin. The SEC has set a deadline of December 29, 2023, for companies to submit their final ETF proposals, with the first round of prospective […]