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The clock is ticking this week for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) decision on whether to approve or reject six applications – including BlackRock's – to list a spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Cinthia Murphy, ETF Think Tank research director, sheds light on understanding the spot bitcoin ETF race in the U.S.

Jul 21, 2023

The crypto industry has seen a flurry of spot bitcoin ETF applications from major TradFi players, including BlackRock. ETF Think Tank research director Cinthia Murphy discusses what to know about the ongoing bitcoin ETF race and the current regulatory implications. Plus, insights into Coinbase reaching an agreement with Cboe’s BZX Exchange to maintain a surveillance-sharing agreement for five of its spot bitcoin ETF applications.

Jul 21, 2023

By Sheila Warren, Michael J. CaseyJul 12, 2023

GSR Markets co-founder and President Rich Rosenblum discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook as bitcoin (BTC) remains steady over $30,000. Plus, Rosenblum addresses the discount to net asset value for the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust narrowing in the wake of asset manager BlackRock’s application to open a spot bitcoin ETF in the United States. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by DCG.

Jul 11, 2023

Opimas LLC CEO and founder Octavio Marenzi shares his reaction to BlackRock filing for a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) with Coinbase as their partner in the surveillance-sharing agreements. "They've identified a custodian for the assets that the SEC itself has said is operating illegally...I don't quite see how BlackRock makes this happen," Marenzi said.

Jul 10, 2023

The race for a spot bitcoin ETF in the U.S. is in full swing with TradFi giants from BlackRock to Fidelity refiling their applications with the SEC. Ether Capital CEO Brian Mosoff share insights into the institutional demand for a bitcoin ETF, the regulatory headwinds, and the potential outcomes.

Jul 7, 2023

Bitwise refiled for a bitcoin spot ETF the day after BlackRock submitted a similar application. Bitwise Asset Management Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan discusses the move and the industry implications of TradFi heavyweights racing to secure the first U.S. spot bitcoin ETF approval with the SEC. Plus, Hougan breaks down the "critical difference" between the ETF markets in the U.S., Canada and Europe.

Jul 7, 2023

“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie explores the hottest stories in crypto, as bitcoin (BTC) reacts to a blowout U.S. ADP private employment report. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink discusses the future of crypto in a new interview. Bloomberg reports Celsius and its former CEO could be named in a case brought by the CFTC. And, Taylor Swift reportedly approved a sponsorship deal with FTX last year, despite previous reports that she had walked away.

Jul 6, 2023

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said crypto, specifically bitcoin (BTC), could revolutionize the financial system in a recent interview with Fox Business. "The Hash" panel shares their reaction to Fink's latest comments in the wake of BlackRock filing paperwork with the SEC on June 16 for a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund.

Jul 6, 2023

According to a report by CCData, crypto trading volumes rose in June for the first time in three months amid optimism over spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) filings in the U.S. by TradFi giants like BlackRock and other large institutions. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of The Day."

Jul 5, 2023