Crypto Update | Bitcoin ETFs in Limbo, Regulatory Moves, and Global Crypto Growth
Noelle Acheson, the insightful author of the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, delves into the world of Bitcoin ETFs and the recent SEC delays, along with congressional pressure to advance ETF applications. Plus, explore how crypto platforms are expanding in Europe amid regulatory uncertainty.
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Today’s Stories:
Japan to compile economic package to ease inflation pain | Reuters
PBOC to beef up support for recovery amid complex external forces - Chinadaily.com.cn
Cushing oil hub's low levels spur quality, operational, price worries | Reuters
SEC Extends Ark, Global X ETF Deadlines as Government Shutdown Looms
U.S. House Lawmakers Push SEC’s Gensler to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETF ‘Immediately’
Hearing Entitled: Oversight of the Securities and Exchange Commission | Financial Services Committee
https://x.com/Matt_Hougan/status/1706299462765982110?s=20
The Government Shutting Down Isn't Great for Crypto
Coinbase Successfully Registers With Spain's Central Bank
Kraken Pushes Forward on Expansion in Spain, Ireland With Key Regulatory Steps
Binance Restarts in Belgium Three Months After Order to Stop
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Not investment advice. Some crypto products and markets are unregulated. The unpredictable nature of the cryptoasset markets can lead to loss of funds and profits may be subject to capital gains tax.
This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Michele Musso. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.
HOST
Noelle Acheson is host of the CoinDesk "Markets Daily" podcast, and author of the Crypto is Macro Now newsletter on Substack. She is also former head of research at CoinDesk and sister company Genesis Trading. Follow her on Twitter at @NoelleInMadrid.

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