SEC Delays Decision on Bitcoin ETF Proposals

The SEC has delayed its decision on seven Bitcoin ETF proposals, including those from industry giants such as BlackRock, Fidelity, Bitwise, VanEck, Valkyrie, Invesco & Galaxy, and WisdomTree. This 45-day delay adds to the long list of setbacks for institutions aiming to secure approval for a Bitcoin ETF, as the SEC has previously cited concerns […]

Grayscale Wins Legal Battle Against SEC, Faces Challenges and Opportunities

Grayscale recently won a legal battle against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that could open the door for the digital asset management firm to transform its GBTC fund into a spot Bitcoin ETF. The court ruled that the SEC must reconsider Grayscale’s application, overturning the SEC’s initial denial on grounds that the decision […]

SEC Delays Decision on Bitcoin ETF Applications

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed its decision on whether to approve a slew of Bitcoin spot ETF applications for another 45 days. This decision was expected by analysts, and the SEC stated that it needs more time to consider the proposed rule change and the issues raised therein. The decisions for proposed […]

IBM Suggests Five Steps for Digital Euro Success

IBM recently shared its ideas on how to make the digital euro a success in a blog post. It suggested five items for designers to help the European Central Bank digital currency “enter the highly competitive, multifaceted, and heterogeneous payments landscape in the Eurozone.” The first point, “Build on existing rails,” is already foreseen in […]

SEC Delays BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Application

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed an application for a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) from global asset manager BlackRock. The asset manager, which has 8.5 trillion of assets on its books, has had its iShares Bitcoin Trust delayed. The ETF was aimed at offering investors access to Bitcoin markets without having […]

SEC Delays Decisions on Proposed Spot Bitcoin ETFs Until October

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed decisions on proposed rule changes related to spot Bitcoin ETFs until October. The decisions on the Cboe BZX Exchange proposals will be delayed until October 17, while the decision on the Valkyrie proposal will be delayed until October 19.The latest round of proposed rule changes is […]

SEC Delays Review of WisdomTree’s Bitcoin ETF Application

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a delay in the review process for WisdomTree’s spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) application, a move widely anticipated by industry experts. This delay is part of a series of postponements affecting multiple ETF applications, including those submitted by Invesco and Galaxy Digital, and even Valkyrie […]

SEC Postpones Decision on WisdomTree’s Bitcoin ETF Proposal

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on WisdomTree’s Bitcoin Trust, which was first filed on December 8, 2021. In response to BlackRock joining the spot Bitcoin ETF race, WisdomTree refiled its application on July 19, 2023. Other institutional giants such as Valkyrie, Fidelity and Invesco have also re-filed their […]