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Bitcoin ETF News - Page 58
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.
CBOE BZX Exchange Withdraws Bitcoin ETF Filed by VanEck/SolidX
By Bhushan Akolkar
September 18th, 2019
The VanEck Solid Bitcoin Trust decided to withdraw its Bitcoin ETF proposal filed earlier this year on January 30, 2019. The withdrawal comes just a month before SEC’s final deadline of the verdict.
VanEck’s Limited Bitcoin ETF Loses Steam, Manages to Issue Only 4 Bitcoins
By Bhushan Akolkar
September 12th, 2019
The VanEck’s Limited Bitcoin ETF has proved unimpressive so far with only 4 BTC tokens issued. Some crypto experts have also slammed VanEck for its marketing gimmick saying the product is nowhere close to real ETF.
BNY Mellon Officially Named as Transfer Agent for Bitwise’s Proposed Bitcoin ETF
By Wanguba Muriuki
September 12th, 2019
On September 11, Bitwise officially announced the appointment of the Bank of New York Mellon to serve as the administrator and transfer agent for its forthcoming Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).
SEC Chairman: Progress is Being Made on Bitcoin ETF But There’s Work Left to Be Done
By Teuta Franjkovic
September 10th, 2019
While SEC’s Clayton acknowledged that Bitcoin businesses are coming closer to satisfying his concerns, he stated that there is “work left to be done” on Bitcoin ETF.
VanEck-SolidX Bitcoin ETF Launches Today, Will It Affect Bitcoin Price?
By Bhushan Akolkar
September 4th, 2019
Institutions like VanEck and ICE’s Bakkt are flexing their muscles for luring institutional investors in the crypto market and trigger the next Bitcoin price rally.
VanEck, SolidX Plan to Offer a Limited Version of Bitcoin ETF This Week
By Christopher Hamman
September 3rd, 2019
Bitcoin Futures have faced unusual hurdles from the US authorities. There are ways around this but these ways are often limited and high risk. However, Vaneck Securities and Solidx seem to have found the solution.
There is Only a 7% Chance that Bitcoin Price Will Hit $20,000 in 2019
By Tolu Ajiboye
August 27th, 2019
An analyst has shown data that seems to belittle all forecasts that currently see Bitcoin hitting $20k in 2019. According to the data, there is a 93% chance that Bitcoin will stay below its all-time high.
SEC Postponing Decisions on Three Bitcoin ETF Rule Change Proposals Again
By Teuta Franjkovic
August 13th, 2019
The SEC has delayed its decision for listing VanEck to Oct. 18, while Bitwise’s listing on NYSE Arca will be delayed to Oct. 13. The decision on Wilshire Phoenix’s United States Bitcoin and Treasury Investment Trust has been postponed until Sept. 29.
SEC Accepting Public Comments to Decide the Future of ETF Backed by Bitcoin and T-Bills
By Teuta Franjkovic
June 26th, 2019
The proposed rule change will allow Wilshire Phoenix Fund to list shares of ETF on NYSE Arca. SEC has declared that the public can comment on the aforementioned matter within 21 days’ time period.
Bitcoin Price May Hit $30,000 in 2019, Fund Manager Explains Why
By Julia Sakovich
May 28th, 2019
Jehan Chu, co-founder of Kenetic Capital, predicts that Bitcoin price will reach the $30,000 mark by the end of the year.
SEC Postpones Decision on VanEck/SolidX Bitcoin ETF, Bitcoin Price Reacts Mildly
By Bhushan Akolkar
May 21st, 2019
While the SEC has postponed its decision on a Bitcoin ETF proposal by VanEck/SolidX, the Bitcoin community has given little attention to it as Bitcoin price largely remains stable.
Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Approval Again Delayed by SEC
By Teuta Franjkovic
May 15th, 2019
The approval of a regulated crypto derivative this year is now looking less likely, as the SEC has once again delayed its decision on whether to approve the Bitcoin ETF proposed by asset manager Bitwise. However, Bitwise remains optimistic.
Bitcoin Price Sees Biggest Surge for Several Months, Here’s Why
By Teuta Franjkovic
April 2nd, 2019
Bitcoin price appears to have experienced a sudden and unexplained rise sending the coin soaring to nearly $5,000. Here’s the possible reasons for that.