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Bitcoin ETF
What is a bitcoin ETF? They are a relatively easy-to-purchase investment vehicle that owns bitcoin (BTC), the original cryptocurrency. Just like stocks, exchange-traded funds are listed on exchanges, can be traded throughout the day and are available for purchase through normal brokerage accounts. A bitcoin ETF was first proposed in the U.S. around 2013 by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, but were never approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Several applications for them are pending with the SEC as of January 2024, from companies including BlackRock, Grayscale, Fidelity, Galaxy/Invesco and Franklin Templeton. If approved, crypto ETFs could dramatically broaden the base of people who can invest in digital assets. There have been bitcoin futures ETFs available in the U.S. for several years, but the latest round of proposed products, technically known as spot bitcoin ETFs, are a more efficient and desirable product.
ETF Giant Leads $17.7M Series A for Blockchain Compliance Startup
WisdomTree was the lead investor in the funding round for Securrency. Other investors include the state-backed Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO).
The Case for a Bitcoin ETF
Dave Weisberger of CoinRoutes lays out why he believes that the SEC is wrong to deny a bitcoin ETF.
The SEC Is Reviewing the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Rejection
The agency’s five commissioners will review a staff decision to reject the rule-change proposal for a bitcoin ETF made last month.
The SEC Has Rejected Every Bitcoin ETF. This Firm Thinks It Has a Solution
Wilshire Phoenix believes balancing funds between BTC and T-bills may convince the SEC that its bitcoin ETF proposal is better than the rest.
Former World Gold Council Exec Develops New Bitcoin ETF
The portfolio manager behind SPDR Gold Shares is developing a bitcoin ETF, but winning SEC approval remains a holy grail in the nascent space.
SEC Restarts Clock on Proposed 'Bitcoin and T-Bills' ETF
Members of the public have another 21 days to send the SEC comments on a proposed ETF backed by bitcoin and Treasury bonds.
SEC Rejects Bitwise's Latest Bitcoin ETF Proposal
The SEC has rejected Bitwise's proposal for a bitcoin ETF.
SEC Delays Decision on Wilshire Phoenix Bitcoin ETF Proposal
The SEC has delayed making a decision on the Wilshire Phoenix bitcoin and U.S. Treasury bonds ETF proposal.
VanEck, SolidX Withdraw Bitcoin ETF Proposal From SEC Review
VanEck and SolidX just pulled their bitcoin ETF proposal a month before the SEC would have to approve or reject it.
Bitwise Taps BNY Mellon as Transfer Agent for Proposed Bitcoin ETF
Bitwise has tapped Bank of New York Mellon to act as the administrator and transfer agent for its proposed bitcoin ETF.