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“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie explores the hottest stories in crypto, as bitcoin (BTC) reacts to a blowout U.S. ADP private employment report. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink discusses the future of crypto in a new interview. Bloomberg reports Celsius and its former CEO could be named in a case brought by the CFTC. And, Taylor Swift reportedly approved a sponsorship deal with FTX last year, despite previous reports that she had walked away.

6 jul 2023

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said crypto, specifically bitcoin (BTC), could revolutionize the financial system in a recent interview with Fox Business. "The Hash" panel shares their reaction to Fink's latest comments in the wake of BlackRock filing paperwork with the SEC on June 16 for a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund.

6 jul 2023

According to a report by CCData, crypto trading volumes rose in June for the first time in three months amid optimism over spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) filings in the U.S. by TradFi giants like BlackRock and other large institutions. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of The Day."

5 jul 2023

Valkyrie Digital Assets refiled its application for a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, joining asset managers including BlackRock and Fidelity in taking another stab at the process. "The Hash" panel discusses the recent flurry of recent spot bitcoin ETF applications from TradFi giants.

5 jul 2023

The Nasdaq exchange has refiled its application to list BlackRock's proposed spot bitcoin ETF, joining rivals in naming Coinbase as its surveillance-sharing partner. Matrixport Head of Research and Strategy Markus Thielen discusses what to make of the ETF race and his crypto markets outlook for July, explaining why bullish bitcoin investors could be preparing for a "seasonal surge." Plus, what to expect from the Fed's June meeting minutes.

5 jul 2023

Architect founder and CEO Brett Harrison weighs in on the future of spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. in the wake of Fidelity, WisdomTree, VanEck, ARK Invest, Galaxy/Invesco and BlackRock all filing applications over the past few weeks, “Is it arbitrary that the spot Bitcoin ETF cannot be approved when these other spot commodity ETFs have been approved in the past?” Harrison said.

3 jul 2023

Bitcoin (BTC) has slipped to the $30,000 level after the U.S. Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) said recent filings to launch a spot bitcoin ETF are inadequate, according to report from The Wall Street Journal. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest market reaction after recent spot bitcoin ETF applications from companies like BlackRock and Fidelity have helped drive bitcoin higher over the past two weeks.

30 jun 2023

Asset management giant Fidelity has refiled paperwork for its Wise Origin Bitcoin Trust, joining the wave of spot bitcoin ETF applications after BlackRock (BLK), Invesco (IVZ) and WisdomTree. CoinDesk Managing Editor of Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses Fidelity's previous application that was rejected by the SEC in early 2022. Plus, insights on ARK Invest's inclusion of a surveillance-sharing agreement in its filing.

30 jun 2023

eToro U.S. investment analyst Callie Cox discusses her reactions to traditional finance firms like Invesco, WisdomTree, and BlackRock apply for a spot bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) and the "pent-up demand" for crypto from institutions. "Institutional money is where this industry grows," Cox said. "Wall Street still believes in certain parts of crypto."

21 jun 2023

Investment management company Invesco (IVZ) and asset management firm WisdomTree reapplied for a spot bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) in light of BlackRock’s (BLK) recent application. "First Mover" hosts discuss the crypto market's reaction to TradFi players advocating for more crypto products.

21 jun 2023