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Teucrium BTC Futures Approval Leads to Optimism for US Spot Bitcoin ETF

Earlier this month, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a bitcoin futures ETF for Teucrium Futures Fund based on a different set of laws, giving investors hope about the possibility of an approved spot bitcoin ETF.

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Simplify Files for Bitcoin ETF Mixing Treasurys and Options Strategies

The company earlier this year applied with the SEC to list a Web 3 ETF.

Four of the spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds were among the top 20 U.S. ETF launches of all time. (Ivelin Radkov/Getty images)

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Optimism for US Spot Bitcoin ETF Grows With Approval of Teucrium Futures Fund

The Teucrium fund gained the SEC's nod under laws that may apply to spot ETFs.

The headquarters building of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stands in Washington, D.C., U.S., on Monday, May 10, 2010. The chief executive officers of the biggest U.S. stock markets were called to a meeting at the SEC today to discuss last week�s selloff in equities, according to four people familiar with the situation. Photographer: Joshua Roberts/Bloomberg via Getty Images

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SEC Proposal to Redefine ‘Exchanges’ Has Big Implications for Crypto

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) proposal to expand the definition of “exchanges” and the possible implications for the crypto industry. Plus, a conversation on the role of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in digital assets oversight.

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Crypto Proponents Fear SEC 'Backdoor' Regulations on Exchanges, Dealers

Lobbyists oppose proposals that may regulate crypto without explicitly naming the sector.

Gary Gensler, chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, argues that his agency has authority over a wide range of digital assets. (Melissa Lyttle/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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Will a Bitcoin Spot ETF Ever Be Approved in the US?

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses the likelihood of a bitcoin spot ETF approval in the United States, citing recent comments from SEC Chair Gary Gensler. Plus, a conversation on why regulators are concerned about possible market manipulation with a spot ETF.

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Why Elon Musk Backed Out of Twitter Board Seat

Elon Musk has reversed his decision to join Twitter’s board of directors after becoming the company’s largest outside shareholder and campaigning for the addition of an “edit” button. “The Hash” group discusses a recent SEC filing that might explain Musk’s choice and how the tech billionaire wants to influence the social media platform.

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Direxion Refiles With SEC for Short Bitcoin Futures ETF

The exchange-traded fund issuer had withdrawn its application late last year.

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Senator Toomey Introduces New Stablecoin Bill, SEC Approves BTC Spot ETF

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses a new bill introduced by Senator Pat Toomey regarding a joint effort on stablecoin regulation. Plus, a conversation about the SEC approving a new Bitcoin Spot ETF and the Treasury Secretary’s upcoming speech on cryptocurrency.

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First Mover Americas: Spot ETF Speculation Grips Bitcoin Market

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for April 7, 2022.

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