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For the SEC to defend its denial of Grayscale’s proposal to convert GBTC into an ETF, it would have to withdraw its previous approval of futures-based bitcoin ETFs, which is unlikely, the report said.

By Will CannySep 4, 2023

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest stories in crypto, as the markets react to the August jobs report and the SEC's move to delay the decision on spot bitcoin ETF applications. A stablecoin backed by one of the most volatile currencies rapidly grows. Creditors of Genesis Global Capital are making accusations of vote-buying to “manipulate” a proposed deal with the defunct exchange FTX. Genesis and CoinDesk share the same parent company, DCG.

Sep 1, 2023

Host Angie Lau takes a deep dive into Grayscale Investments' legal victory against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and what this means for other pending bitcoin ETF applications. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by Digital Currency Group (DCG). Plus, the state of blockchain developments in India. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."

Sep 1, 2023

The U.S. added 187,000 jobs in August versus expectations for 170,000. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate for August was 3.8% versus forecasts for 3.5%. Bitwise Crypto Analyst Ryan Rasmussen discusses the data and the implications for the crypto markets. Plus, his take on the outlook for a spot bitcoin ETF in the United States.

Sep 1, 2023

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) delayed until October a decision on all spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications, according to agency filings on Thursday. CoinDesk's global policy and regulation managing editor Nikhilesh De discusses the potential timeline for a firm decision to be made. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by Digital Currency Group (DCG).

Sep 1, 2023

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has 45 days to appeal a federal circuit court's decision saying the agency must review Grayscale Investments' application to launch the first spot bitcoin ETF. Perkins Coie Partner and former SEC enforcement lawyer Keith Miller shares insights into the next steps, explaining why this is a "crack in the SEC's cryptocurrency foundation." Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by Digital Currency Group (DCG).

Aug 31, 2023

Broker Bernstein said in a research report that Grayscale's landmark win against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) increases the likelihood the agency might approve all bitcoin spot ETF applications together. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the legal victory. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by Digital Currency Group (DCG).

Aug 30, 2023

The SEC must review its rejection of Grayscale Investments' attempt to convert the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into an ETF, a federal court ruled. Grayscale Investments Chief Legal Officer Craig Salm discusses the legal victory potentially paving the way for a spot bitcoin ETF in the U.S. and the broader implications for the crypto industry. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by Digital Currency Group (DCG).

Aug 30, 2023

Policy

A strong court win for the crypto spot-market ETF fight isn’t the end of the battle, because the next move belongs to the SEC, though it’s now significantly weakened.

By Jesse HamiltonAug 29, 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) remains little-changed at roughly $26,000 as the crypto markets appear to be settling into another trading lull. Arca Chief Investment Officer Jeff Dorman discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook. Plus, his take on the potential impact of a U.S. spot bitcoin ETF approval on the industry.

Aug 29, 2023