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WisdomTree Exec on Spot Bitcoin ETF Rejection: No Silver Bullet to Address
Following yet another spot bitcoin ETF application rejection by the SEC, WisdomTree Head of Digital Assets Will Peck explains its more about "engaging productively with regulators." He discusses the firm's continued efforts to bring a spot bitcoin ETF to the market.
WisdomTree Exec 'Not Surprised' by SEC's Spot Bitcoin ETF Rejection
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rejected WisdomTree's application for a spot bitcoin ETF this week. WisdomTree Head of Digital Assets Will Peck discusses why he's "not surprised" by the SEC's decision and the outlook for ETFs. Plus, his take on Grayscale calling its spot bitcoin ETF rejection "arbitrary, capricious and discriminatory."
SEC Rejects WisdomTree Spot Bitcoin ETF; BNY Mellon Starts Crypto Custody Service
The WisdomTree Bitcoin Trust was not approved by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on the grounds of lacking investor protection. Plus, the world's largest custodian bank and the oldest lender in the U.S., Bank of New York Mellon, has added cryptocurrencies to its custody services.
WisdomTree Exec on Future of U.S. Bitcoin Spot ETF Race
WisdomTree Head of Digital Assets Will Peck discusses his take on the U.S. spot bitcoin ETF race following a string of rejections from the SEC, sharing an update on the asset manager's application. Plus, reactions to BlockFi no longer accepting Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) as collateral and crypto markets outlook.
Risk-Off Sentiment in Crypto Markets Following EU Parliament Vote
Jason Guthrie, WisdomTree head of digital assets for Europe, discusses his take on the recent sell-off in the crypto markets following the European Parliament passing legislation to ban anonymous crypto transactions. Plus, a conversation about President Biden’s digital asset executive order and how regulation could drive mainstream crypto adoption.
WisdomTree Exec on Bitcoin: ‘It’s an Adoption Game’
Will Peck, head of digital assets at WisdomTree, discusses his optimistic and bullish outlook for bitcoin. “It’s an adoption game,” Peck said. “Long-term, if you’re talking about continued adoption of an asset class and a technology … you’d see continued growth in it going forward.”
WisdomTree Adds Bitcoin Futures Exposure to Fund
WisdomTree, an asset manager with over $76 billion in assets under management, has added a 1.5% allocation of its Futures Strategy Fund (WTMF) to Bitcoin Futures Contracts. This comes a month after the SEC rejected its application for a spot bitcoin ETF. Global Chief Investment Officer Jeremy Schwartz shares his insights and the potential impact of inflation on markets.
Senator Elizabeth Warren Targets Bitcoin Miner Greenidge’s Environmental Footprint
CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De shares insights into the detailed letter sent out by U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) to the CEO of Greenidge Generation (GREE), questioning the environmental footprint of its bitcoin mining operation in New York state. Plus, reaction to the SEC rejecting WisdomTree's spot bitcoin ETF application.
What’s Next as Bitcoin Recovers From Sell-Offs?
Bitcoin’s price momentum is starting to recover on the daily chart from last Friday, which saw its worst trading day since September. WisdomTree Head of Digital Assets Jason Guthrie shares insights into the possible catalyst behind Friday’s bloodbath.
WisdomTree on the Expansion of Bitcoin and Ether ETPs in Europe
WisdomTree and three other exchanges are now offering crypto Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) on Euronext, the European stock exchange. The ETPs are available in the French and Dutch markets. Jason Guthrie of WisdomTree joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss his company's expansion in the European markets, the state of the European crypto markets and WisdomTree's plans for the future.
