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BlackRock's iShares Files Paperwork for Spot Bitcoin ETF; Binance Global Fallout

The iShares unit of fund management giant BlackRock (BLK) filed paperwork Thursday afternoon with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the formation of a spot bitcoin (BTC) ETF. Separately, Binance's French unit undergoes investigation by local authorities for potential money laundering. The exchange is also leaving the Netherlands after failing to acquire a license from the Dutch regulator. "First Mover" hosts weigh in.

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Bitcoin Above $25K as BlackRock ETF Filing Fuels Bullish Outlook

The iShares unit of fund management giant BlackRock (BLK) has filed paperwork with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the formation of a spot bitcoin (BTC) ETF. The news spurred a slight change in market movements early on Friday, fueling a bullish outlook among some traders. Bitcoin quickly regained the $25,500 level, erasing losses from the past two days when it fell to as low as $24,860. Anthony Georgiades, Innovating Capital General Partner and Pastel Network co-founder shares his bitcoin price analysis and outlook.

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Ripple's Legal Chief on Why SEC Case is Important for the Crypto Industry

Ripple Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, affirms their commitment to the defense of the entire U.S. crypto industry amid the ongoing SEC lawsuit in a recent 'State of Crypto' discussion. Alderoty asserts, "We've actually been benefited by the SEC suing us when they did," highlighting how this case has catalyzed industry-wide understanding and solidarity concerning regulatory issues.

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'No Other Country' Considers XRP as a Security, Ripple Legal Chief Says

Ripple chief legal officer Stuart Alderoty discusses the blockchain firm's compliance with regulators around the world and the pressure they have faced in the United States. "There's only one regulator in one country in the world that has ever suggested that XRP should be registered as a security and that's the SEC in the United States of America," he added.

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Coinbase Chief Legal Officer on SEC Lawsuit

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued crypto exchange Coinbase on allegations of violating federal securities law. Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal sits down with CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De to discuss Coinbase's response to the charges and its legal strategy.

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AI, Metaverse Tokens Dip Amid SEC's Lawsuits

AI and metaverse tokens are taking hits despite the hype over artificial intelligence and Apple’s Vision Pro headset reveal. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker breaks down the underperformance of tokens affected by the SEC's lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase.

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Ripple Legal Chief on Hinman Emails, Crypto Regulation Outlook

Stuart Alderoty, chief legal officer at Ripple, is calling for an investigation into William Hinman, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) former Director of Corporation Finance, following the release of internal emails that revealed the SEC's internal discussions about a 2018 speech. Alderoty joins "First Mover" to share his insights into the SEC case and the future of crypto regulation.

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Bitcoin Supply on Exchanges Slides to Lowest Level Since 2018

Data from on-chain analytics firm Santiment shows bitcoin supply on crypto exchanges has slipped to its lowest levels since February 2018, with 6.4% supply leaving exchanges in the past week. That dip comes after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) accused exchanges Binance and Coinbase of offering unregistered securities to U.S. customers. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

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Key Takeaways From House Hearing on Future of Digital Assets

The House Financial Services Committee held a hearing Tuesday on the future of digital assets. The committee weighed its draft stablecoin bill in the wake of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)'s action against Binance and Coinbase. Prometheum co-CEO and founder Aaron Kaplan, who sat on the witness panel, discusses the key takeaways and outlook for crypto legislation in the United States.

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Investing Platform eToro to Delist 4 Cryptocurrencies for U.S. Users Next Month

Social investing platform eToro will delist a selection of crypto token for its U.S. customers in a month's time in response to recent legal action by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). "The Hash" panel discusses how the agency's crackdown on crypto has impacted the market.

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