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Markets

Crypto Trader Tantra to Liquidate After 'GBTC Discount' Widens to Record

The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) has been trading at a steep discount since last February, but a further widening proved too much for one trading firm.

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Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rises Despite Russia's Proposed Crypto Ban

Traders appeared unfazed by Russia's proposal as bitcoin rose 3% over the past 24 hours.

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Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Stabilizes; Analysts See Relative Value in Altcoins

Bitcoin was roughly flat over the past 24 hours while trading activity in alternative coins increased.

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Markets

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Discount Hits Record at 26.5%

Analysts don't expect a spot bitcoin ETF conversion anytime soon, and in the meantime, investors in the GBTC fund are getting charged fees.

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Finance

Grayscale Holds $43B in Crypto Assets Under Management, Down From $61B in Early November

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust and Ethereum Trust AUM have dropped 30% and 22%, respectively over this time period.

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Videos

SEC Rejects Kryptoin Bitcoin ETF Proposal

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rejected investment firm Kryptoin’s proposal for a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). This follows the disapproval of a similar application by global investment manager VanEck. CoinDesk's Brad Keoun provides insights on what this means for Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) and where the market is headed. 

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Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Trails Spot BTC by 94%

New data reveals investment vehicle Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), which allows investors to buy bitcoin without purchasing the cryptocurrency directly, ​has been trailing the spot price of bitcoin by roughly 94% over the last year. What does that mean for the bitcoin markets?

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Videos

Coinbase Backs NYSE Arca’s Push for Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Conversion to ETF

In a letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Tuesday, crypto exchange Coinbase urged the agency to approve NYSE Arca’s application to convert the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust into an exchange-traded fund (ETF). CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De discusses the potential outcomes and the likelihood of the first U.S. bitcoin spot ETF being approved.

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Policy

SEC Delays Decision on Grayscale and Bitwise Spot Bitcoin ETFs

The agency is extending its review of two proposals by at least 45 days.

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Policy

Coinbase Backs NYSE Arca’s Push for Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Conversion to ETF

Coinbase says there’s no “rational basis” for not allowing a spot-based exchange-traded product.

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 09: In this photo illustration, a flipped version of the Coinbase logo is reflected in a mobile phone screen on November 09, 2021 in London, England. The cryptocurrency exchange platform is to release its quarterly earnings today. (Photo illustration by Leon Neal/Getty Images)