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Such ETFs have existed for some time in Canada and Europe, but have failed to attract large investor interest, the report said.

By Will CannyJul 7, 2023

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said crypto, specifically bitcoin (BTC), could revolutionize the financial system in a recent interview with Fox Business. "The Hash" panel shares their reaction to Fink's latest comments in the wake of BlackRock filing paperwork with the SEC on June 16 for a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund.

Jul 6, 2023

Proposals put forward by defunct crypto lender BlockFi are an abuse of bankruptcy rules, according to a legal filing made by FTX, with over a billion dollars of disputed transactions at stake. CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De breaks down the troubled lender's plans and why the proposal is also facing objections from Three Arrows Capital (3AC) and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Jul 6, 2023

“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie explores the hottest stories in crypto, as bitcoin (BTC) remains little-changed after the Federal Reserve's latest meeting minutes are released. Valkyrie refiled its application for a spot bitcoin ETF with the SEC. And, Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss tweets a "final offer" to DCG CEO Barry Silbert. DCG is the parent company of both Genesis and CoinDesk.

Jul 5, 2023

Valkyrie Digital Assets refiled its application for a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, joining asset managers including BlackRock and Fidelity in taking another stab at the process. "The Hash" panel discusses the recent flurry of recent spot bitcoin ETF applications from TradFi giants.

Jul 5, 2023

Cboe's BZX Exchange named Coinbase as the market for its surveillance-sharing agreement, when it refiled its spot bitcoin ETF fund applications for several would-be bitcoin ETF issuers on Friday. This comes after the SEC reportedly said recent spot bitcoin ETF applications were "inadequate." CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De breaks down the latest developments for U.S. crypto regulation.

Jul 3, 2023

Brett Harrison, Architect CEO and former FTX U.S. president, discusses the current rush of U.S. spot bitcoin ETF applications from TradFi heavyweights and whether it's in the SEC's best interest to approve them, despite the agency's recent lawsuits against Binance and Coinbase. Plus, Harrison's reaction to reported talks of FTX possibly restarting and insights into how Architect is implementing artificial intelligence.

Jul 3, 2023

Policy

The lack of a spot ETF leads to the growth of over-the-counter products like the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, which are more expensive, illiquid and inefficient, the report said.

By Will CannyJul 3, 2023

“CoinDesk Daily” host Jenn Sennasie dives into some of the hottest stories in crypto. The U.S. Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) reportedly said recent filings to launch a spot bitcoin ETF are inadequate. Celsius was granted permission to start liquidating its altcoins. Crypto exchange OKX expands a sponsorship deal with a major sports team. And, a closer look at how Lacoste is jumping into the next phase of its NFT loyalty program.

Jun 30, 2023

Prometheum founder and co-CEO Aaron Kaplan has publicly praised the SEC's rule-making, as the firm has been granted a “special purpose broker-dealer” for digital assets. Kaplan said recently that no new crypto rules are needed, drawing criticism from across the industry. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the scrutiny surrounding the company's narrative.

Jun 30, 2023