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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.
SEC Commissioners Push Back on Chair Gary Gensler’s Regulatory Agenda
In a Monday joint statement, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioners Hester Peirce, aka “Crypto Mom,” and Elad L. Roisman criticized Chairman Gary Gensler’s latest agenda for failing to include clarification on crypto. “The Hash” panel discusses the regulatory implications for Crypto Mom doubling down on her dissent with the SEC’s leadership.
Terraform Labs CEO on US Crypto Regulation: ‘It’s Not That Interesting’
Amidst a legal battle with the U.S. SEC, CEO of Terraform Labs Do Kwon and a top 10 winner of CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2021, discusses his take on the impact of U.S. crypto regulation on his business operations and the global industry.
Nexo Co-founder on Growing Institutional Demand for Crypto Assets
Nexo will work with Fidelity Digital Assets to provide products and infrastructure for institutional investors. The cryptocurrency lender has also made a strategic investment in Texture Capital, an SEC-registered broker-dealer catering to institutions. Nexo co-founder Kalin Metodiev shares insights into the deals and the wider crypto markets.
Senator Elizabeth Warren Targets Bitcoin Miner Greenidge’s Environmental Footprint
CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De shares insights into the detailed letter sent out by U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) to the CEO of Greenidge Generation (GREE), questioning the environmental footprint of its bitcoin mining operation in New York state. Plus, reaction to the SEC rejecting WisdomTree's spot bitcoin ETF application.
Investment Firm Kelly Files for Ether Futures ETF
Kelly Strategic Management, an investment firm headed by Kevin Kelly, has filed for approval in the U.S. of an exchange-traded fund (ETF) tied to ether futures. The filing comes just three months after ProShares and VanEck pulled similar filings with the U.S. SEC. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the latest regulatory news-making waves in the crypto industry.
VanEck Bitcoin Futures ETF ‘XBTF’ Launches on CBOE Exchange
After weeks of delays since winning U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approval in late October, investment firm VanEck’s bitcoin futures ETF started trading on the CBOE exchange Tuesday. The new ETF, which trades under stock ticker XBTF, jumped into the competition with a lower cost than two similar funds launched recently. When will the U.S. get a bitcoin spot ETF?
Ether Hits Fresh Record High, Surging Past $4650
Following the latest announcement from the Federal Reserve to start tapering bond purchases later this month, ether has jumped to a new all-time high, surpassing $4,650. CoinDesk's Galen Moore discusses his assessment of ETH, the correlation between bitcoin's 90-day daily returns and the S&P 500, and Direxion withdrawing its SEC application to launch a short bitcoin futures ETF.
Could the SEC Approve Grayscale’s Bitcoin Spot ETF Next Year?
Grayscale Investments filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to convert its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into a bitcoin spot ETF, but could it get greenlit this year? Grayscale Global Head of ETFs Dave LaValle shares his insights into the U.S. regulatory landscape and the industry implications of the potential SEC approval on a physically-backed bitcoin ETF. Plus, his views on stablecoins.