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The Wall Street Journal reports that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expressed worries about the recent influx of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) applications, indicating that the submissions lack both clarity and thorough information. Echoing BlackRock's strategy, a variety of asset managers such as Fidelity Investments,

In a recent wave of increasing institutional interest in Bitcoin, Fidelity Investments has resubmitted a spot Bitcoin ETF application. This step follows similar filings by various prominent financial entities. On January 27th 2022, the SEC rejected Fidelity’s initial application for a Spot Bitcoin ETF after rejecting applications from First

Alex Mashinsky, founder and ex-CEO of the now-bankrupt crypto lender, Celsius Network, was taken into custody and charged with fraud, as announced by a U.S. prosecutor in New York on July 13th. Additionally, three federal regulatory agencies launched lawsuits against both Mashinsky and his former company. Mashinsky is facing
News • Business • Jul 13, 2023
Alex Mashinsky, founder and ex-CEO of the now-bankrupt crypto lender, Celsius Network, was taken into custody and charged with fraud, as announced by a U.S. prosecutor in New York on July 13th. Additionally, three federal regulatory agencies launched lawsuits against both Mashinsky and his former company. Mashinsky is facing
News • Business • Jul 13, 2023
The Wall Street Journal reports that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expressed worries about the recent influx of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) applications, indicating that the submissions lack both clarity and thorough information. Echoing BlackRock's strategy, a variety of asset managers such as Fidelity Investments,
News • Bitcoin • Jun 30, 2023
In a recent wave of increasing institutional interest in Bitcoin, Fidelity Investments has resubmitted a spot Bitcoin ETF application. This step follows similar filings by various prominent financial entities. On January 27th 2022, the SEC rejected Fidelity’s initial application for a Spot Bitcoin ETF after rejecting applications from First
News • Bitcoin • Jun 29, 2023
After issuing a cease and desist order, the Financial Institutions Division of Nevada has once more taken action against the cryptocurrency custodian, Prime Trust. This time, they have sought to appoint a receiver. A receivership is a court-appointed tool aiding creditors in retrieving defaulted funds and helping companies avoid bankruptcy,
News • Business • Jun 27, 2023
HSBC, a premier financial institution in Hong Kong, has taken a substantial step by giving its customers the freedom to trade Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This decision signifies a change in the attitude of conventional banks towards Bitcoin, considering that HSBC had previously demonstrated reluctance in embracing Bitcoin. HSBC'
News • Bitcoin • Jun 26, 2023
After an exhaustive two-year pursuit, CoinDesk has obtained documents related to Tether's reserves, following a Freedom of Information Law request filed in New York State. The result? It seems the pursuit might have been a wild goose chase, revealing no smoking guns and leaving many to wonder if
News • Business • Jun 22, 2023
Valkyrie is seeking to establish a Bitcoin spot exchange-traded fund (ETF), aligning itself with numerous other financial entities that have submitted comparable applications to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over the past week. On June 21st, Valkyrie submitted an S-1 registration form for a Bitcoin spot ETF
News • Bitcoin • Jun 21, 2023
In a notable move, WisdomTree, a renowned exchange-traded fund (ETF) provider, has submitted an application for regulatory approval to introduce the WisdomTree Bitcoin Trust. The trust aims to be listed on the Cboe BZX Exchange. This filing follows closely after BlackRock's recent application for a spot Bitcoin ETF,
News • Bitcoin • Jun 20, 2023