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What Will Lead Registered Investment Advisors to Recommend Crypto?

Michael Liebowitz of RIA Advisors joins "First Mover" to explain why registered investment advisors and their clients are very cautious about crypto at this time but will be inclined to invest if U.S. regulators approve an exchange-traded fund. "They see what's going on with the Fed and what [it's] doing to purchasing power," Leibowitz said. "We're going to find alternative methods to protect ourselves."

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Former SEC Branch Chief: Under Gensler, ‘the SEC Is Going to Experience a Transformation’

Gary Gensler, President Biden’s choice for SEC chairman, is testifying before Congress at his virtual confirmation hearing today.

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Splashy Canadian Bitcoin ETF Sees Inflows Slow as Price Drops

The fast-growing Purpose Bitcoin ETF was projected to hit $1 billion by the end of this week, but as of Friday the assets were less than $700 million.

Purpose Bitcoin ETF's holdings have soared since the vehicle launched, but the flows have slowed in the past few days as bitcoin prices fell.

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What Is a Bitcoin ETF?

North America’s first bitcoin exchange-traded fund recently launched in Canada, giving investors access to BTC on the stock market. But what exactly is a bitcoin ETF and what are the pros and cons of investing in one? CoinDesk Learn Editor Ollie Leech explains.

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A New Bitcoin Trust Enters the Market

Osprey Funds founder and CEO Greg King explains key differences between its bitcoin trust and ETFs and what they mean for mainstream users.

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When Will Bitcoin ETFs Happen in the United States?

In the wake of Canadian approval for a bitcoin exchange traded fund, many are wondering when bitcoin ETFs might receive regulatory approval in the United States. CoinDesk regulatory reporter Nik De weighs in.

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A Bitcoin ETF Launches This Week. Here's What that Means for Investors.

Som Seif, CEO of Purpose Investments, joins First Mover to discuss the company's bitcoin exchange traded fund, reportedly the first such ETF in the world, launching in Canada. Seif explains how ETFs can make crypto more accessible for the average investor.

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Canada’s First ETF a Positive Sign for American Approval

CoinDesk regulatory reporter Nikhilesh De discusses the significance of Canada’s first open-ended bitcoin exchange-traded fund, and provides the First Mover team with an update on Nigeria’s proposed bitcoin ban.

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WisdomTree Mulls New Stablecoin as US Money Manager Drives Toward Crypto

WisdomTree, an asset manager specializing in exchange-traded funds, is vying to become one of the first established U.S. financial firms to offer clients digital assets, including a so-called stablecoin whose value is closely linked to the U.S. dollar.

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SEC Punts Decision on Wilshire Phoenix's Bitcoin ETF Proposal to February

The SEC will approve or reject Wilshire Phoenix's bitcoin and U.S. Treasury ETF proposal next year.

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