October 29th, 2025
SEC Crypto News - Page 39
Ripple Working on $285M Share Buyback at $11.3B Valuation
By Bhushan Akolkar
January 11th, 2024
The $11.3 billion valuation tender offer by Ripple permits investors to sell up to 6% of their stake, with $500 million allocated for the buyback, covering stock unit conversions and tax obligations.
SEC Approves 11 Spot Bitcoin ETFs After 11 Years of Rejections
By Godfrey Benjamin
January 11th, 2024
The approved ETFs are expected to attract significant inflows. Estimates suggest that Valkyrie could see $200-400 million, with the overall market experiencing $4-5 billion in inflows within the first few weeks.
Coinbase May Be Biggest Winner if SEC Approves Spot Bitcoin ETF
By Tolu Ajiboye
January 10th, 2024
Coinbase could win big if the SEC approves spot Bitcoin ETF as the exchange is responsible for custody on most of the pending proposals.
X Safety Team Attributes SEC’s Fake Bitcoin ETF Post to Lack of 2FA
By Godfrey Benjamin
January 10th, 2024
In response to the breach, SEC Chair Gary Gensler swiftly clarified that the commission had not approved the listing and trading of spot Bitcoin ETFs.
Valkyrie Chief Investment Officer Believes XRP and Ethereum Spot ETFs May Be on Way
By Tolu Ajiboye
January 10th, 2024
According to the Valkyrie exec, the possibility of an ETH or XRP spot ETF is much higher especially since spot Bitcoin ETFs are likely to be approved.
ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF Hits Over $2.2B in Exposure Value amid Heightened Speculation on Spot ETF
By Steve Muchoki
January 10th, 2024
The rise of ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF in the past year despite lacking direct exposure to Bitcoin indicates a huge demand for spot BTC ETF.
Spot Bitcoin ETF Applicants Enter New Phase of Client Acquisition via Slashing Sponsor Fees
By Steve Muchoki
January 10th, 2024
Spot Bitcoin ETF applicants have set low fees to attract fund advisors with experts highlighting that custodians will be forced to lower fees to remain competitive in the near future.
BlackRock and VanEck Refile Amended Spot Bitcoin ETF S-1 Forms Addressing Recent SEC Comments
By Tolu Ajiboye
January 9th, 2024
The applicants have quickly responded to the SEC’s comments on their S-1 forms, to ready themselves for possible spot Bitcoin ETF approval.
Bitcoin Halving 2024 Is Just 100 Days and 15,000 Blocks Away
By Godfrey Benjamin
January 9th, 2024
Bitcoin has shown a tendency to experience steady price increases in the months following the halving.
SEC May Delay Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval as It Adds Comments to Recently Submitted S-1 Forms
By Tolu Ajiboye
January 9th, 2024
Observers disagree on whether or not the SEC adding comments on S-1 forms is a delay tactic, as spot Bitcoin ETF approval deadline approaches.
Bitcoin’s Volatility Spikes amid Extreme Trader Greed Fueled by US Spot ETF Frenzy
By Steve Muchoki
January 9th, 2024
The crypto market has experienced heightened speculations in the recent past as more experts forecast a high approval rate for the spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States.
Standard Chartered Predicts $100B Inflows in Bitcoin ETF This Year, $200K Price Target
By Bhushan Akolkar
January 9th, 2024
Standard Chartered compares the Bitcoin ETF launch to the Gold ETF launch of 2004. It expects the BTC price to rally all the way to $200,000 in two years post the ETF approval.
Bitcoin Price Shoots Past $47,000 amid BTC ETF Deadline Nearing
By Bhushan Akolkar
January 9th, 2024
Bitcoin hit its 20-month high on Monday as the former SEC chairman Jay Clayton said that the BTC ETF approval is inevitable.
VanEck Seeds Spot Bitcoin ETF with $72.5M as Bitwise Indicates $200M Upon SEC Approval
By Tolu Ajiboye
January 9th, 2024
BlackRock and VanEck have seeded their ETFs with $10 million and $72.5 million, respectively, with Bitwise planning a whopping $200 million.
Ark Invest Trims Additional $20.6M Coinbase (COIN) Shares to Rebalance ETF
By Godfrey Benjamin
January 8th, 2024
The dynamic ARK Invest’s ETF rebalancing approach, coupled with strategic investments in major tech stocks and ongoing engagement with regulatory authorities, reflects the firm’s adaptability and forward-thinking strategy.