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Michael Saylor Speaks Out on Spot Bitcoin ETFs; How Bitcoin Could Hit $160K Next Year

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest crypto headlines shaping the industry today, including what MicroStrategy's Executive Chairman Michael Saylor thinks about the highly-anticipated spot bitcoin ETFs. Representatives from BlackRock, Nasdaq, and the SEC met for the second time. And, a slurry of catalysts could catapult bitcoin to $160,000 next year.

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How PayPal, Visa and BlackRock View Crypto in 2023

Major players in the traditional finance sector including PayPal, Visa and BlackRock jumped head first into crypto this year. "CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie takes a closer look into how TradFi views digital assets in 2023.

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BlackRock, Nasdaq, SEC Met Regarding Bitcoin ETF

This is the second meeting in a month between the parties about rule changes required to list the bitcoin ETF.

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BlackRock Revises Spot Bitcoin ETF Proposal Ahead of Hoped-for SEC Approval

BlackRock's ETF proposal now includes cash redemptions, a concession to the SEC that may improve the fund's approval odds.

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BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Now Invites Participation From Wall Street Banks

A change to the structure of proposed spot bitcoin ETFs would enable authorized participants (APs) to create new shares in the fund with cash, rather than only with cryptocurrency, essentially opening the door to banks who cannot hold crypto directly.

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BlackRock Spot BTC ETF Seed Funding is a Step Forward, but Just a Step

The move appears to be more for "operational purposes," said one ETF expert.

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Why Are Pros Craving a Spot Bitcoin ETF?

The fundamentals of investing give an answer, and the impact from BTC ETFs from the likes of BlackRock and Fidelity could be huge.

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Bitcoin Breaks Past $44K; Elon Musk Says His AI Startup Is 'Not Raising Money Right Now'

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest crypto stories of the day, including bitcoin's (BTC) latest price action after the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization edged over $44,000. Elon Musk posted on X (formerly Twitter) that his artificial intelligence startup xAI was not "raising money". Plus, Blackrock and Bitwise both filed amended S1 forms with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday.

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BlackRock, Bitwise File Updated Applications for Spot Bitcoin ETF

BlackRock’s amended filing included clarifications on topics such as the Trust’s structure and potential regulatory impacts on it.

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Michael Saylor's Bitcoin Bet; BlackRock Received $100K Seed Funding for Spot Bitcoin ETF

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest crypto stories of the day, including how MicroStrategy's bitcoin bet is shaking out. Plus, a closer look at how much has the crypto industry reportedly spent on lobbying in the U.S. And, a new SEC application reveals that BlackRock has received $100,000 as "seed capital" for its proposed bitcoin ETF.

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