WisdomTree, a major player in the financial industry, has resubmitted its proposal for a spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This move is significant as it could pave the way for mainstream investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin through traditional financial markets. Despite a setback in October 2022 when the SEC denied approval for the WisdomTree Bitcoin Trust, the company remains determined to launch a spot Bitcoin ETF. The revised proposal addresses the SEC’s concerns about investor protection, market manipulation, and market stability. WisdomTree is actively engaging with the regulatory body to ensure compliance and create a secure investment avenue for institutional and retail investors. This development comes amidst a growing interest in Bitcoin-related investment products, with 11 spot Bitcoin ETF applications currently under review by the SEC. BlackRock, a global asset management giant, has urged the SEC to reconsider its regulatory approach to crypto ETFs, arguing for a level playing field between spot market and futures-based ETFs. The SEC’s cautious approach is evident in its extended timeline for making a decision on Hashdex’s application to convert its Bitcoin futures ETF into a spot Bitcoin ETF. This delay also affects Grayscale’s application for an ether futures ETF. The influx of ETF applications highlights the increasing demand for Bitcoin-related investment options and the industry’s desire to bring these offerings to the market.

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Geography	Global
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Sentiment	neutral
Relevance Score	1
People	James Seyffart
Companies	Grayscale, Hashdex, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), WisdomTree, Bloomberg
Currencies	Bitcoin
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