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Bitcoin ETF News - Page 54
World’s First Ethereum ETF on Pace to Be Launched by Canada’s CI GAM
By Godfrey Benjamin
February 26th, 2021
Canada’s openness to cryptocurrency innovation is in place and is billed to help bring live the supposed world’s first Ethereum ETF product.
Canadian Bitcoin ETF to Hit $1B AUM by Friday, Bloomberg Analyst Expects
By John K. Kumi
February 22nd, 2021
The emanation of the Bitcoin ETF in North America has been a good event but the US is still not sure of when their first Bitcoin ETF will see the light of the day.
Canada’s Bitcoin ETF Debut Performance, Hit or Miss?
By John Kiguru
February 19th, 2021
The first Bitcoin ETF in Canada went live on Thursday. In the first hour, around $80M shares were traded. By the end of the day, $165M shares had been exchanged.
Bitcoin Price Soared to ATH of Over $51K, Will This BTC Bullish Trend Reverse?
By Godfrey Benjamin
February 17th, 2021
Bitcoin is hitting new records. However, many critics of BTC maintain a position that the coin represents the biggest financial bubble in history.
Cathie Wood: Crypto Market Cap Must Reach $2T for Bitcoin ETF to Be Approved
By Oluwapelumi Adejumo
January 27th, 2021
Catherine Wood also praised the newly nominated head of SEC Gary Gensler is “very pro Bitcoin”.
SolidX Sues Former Partner VanEck for Plagiarism of Bitcoin ETF Proposal
By John K. Kumi
January 13th, 2021
On 31 December, VanEck filed a new application for the Bitcoin ETF. According to SolidX, VanEck portrayed to the world that they were still cooperating while working on the new application.
Brazilian Fund Manager Hashdex Launches World’s First Crypto ETF in Partnership with Nasdaq
By Bhushan Akolkar
September 23rd, 2020
The Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index ETF has received approval from the Bermuda regulators and will be listed on the Bermuda Stock Exchange (BSX) by the end of 2020.
Bitwise Withdraws Bitcoin ETF Proposal with SEC
By Christopher Hamman
January 15th, 2020
After long months of waiting for the decision from the SEC, Bitwise has withdrawn its Bitcoin ETF proposal.
Bitwise Expresses Commitment to Bitcoin ETF in a New Letter to the SEC
By Tolu Ajiboye
December 23rd, 2019
Bitwise has sent a new letter to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission expressing its Bitcoin ETF commitment and addressing market manipulation concerns from the SEC.
U.S. SEC Postpones Decision on Bitcoin ETF Proposal till February
By Christopher Hamman
December 22nd, 2019
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) postponed its decision on a Bitcoin ETF proposed by Wilshire Phoenix till February 26th, 2020.
BNY Mellon Joins Trade Finance Blockchain Marco Polo Aiming to Go Live Quickly
By Wanguba Muriuki
November 26th, 2019
The BNY Mellon has officially joined the Marco Polo trade finance consortium intending to onboard clients if the network’s capabilities fit the client’s interests to enhance its trade finance business.
Bitwise Set to File Another Application for Bitcoin ETF Following SEC Rejection
By Tolu Ajiboye
October 10th, 2019
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has published an official document describing its ruling on the application for a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), filed by Bitwise Asset Management and NYSE Arca.
We’re Close to Bitcoin ETF Approval, Says Optimistic Bitwise Executive
By Tolu Ajiboye
October 8th, 2019
Ahead of the SEC’s Bitcoin ETF deadline, Bitwise’s director is optimistic for a positive ruling. According to him, the market has grown significantly, making it stable enough to allay the SEC’s fears.
SEC Delays Decision on Wilshire Phoenix Bitcoin ETF
By Teuta Franjkovic
September 25th, 2019
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed its final verdict on the Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) that is backed by investment firm Wilshire Phoenix. The rule change proposal is currently being evaluated.
Bitcoin Will Not Be Listed On Major Exchanges Without Better Regulation, Says SEC Chairman
By Tolu Ajiboye
September 20th, 2019
SEC Chairman Jay Clayton said that it will take a while before there is proper regulation for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, and that has to happen before major exchanges can begin to list them.