SEC

When Could Traders See the Arrival of a Spot Bitcoin ETF?
Hermine Wong, herminewong.xyz principal and former SEC special counsel, weighs in on the outlook for spot bitcoin ETF approvals in the U.S. as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) delays decisions on applications for Franklin Templeton and Global X. When it comes to a timeline for the regulator's decision, Wong notes that she probably wouldn't bet on January 2024 for a decision at this point.

Celsius Revamp Plan Hits Speed Bump With SEC: Source
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission wants more information about the assets of the former crypto lender, which is reorganizing through bankruptcy, a person familiar with the matter said.

SEC Punts Decisions on Franklin Templeton and Global X Spot Bitcoin ETFs
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed decisions for both Franklin Templeton and Global X's spot bitcoin ETF applications. Hermine Wong, former SEC special counsel and current principal and founder at herminewong.xyz, discusses the move and what it means for the broader crypto industry. Plus, Wong's reactions to BitGo CEO Mike Belshe recently saying the SEC might reject current applications on the basis that exchanges and custody are not separated.

Fidelity Wants to Create an Ether ETF, Joining BlackRock in Doubling Down on Crypto
Fidelity, BlackRock and other financial firms want to list BTC and ETH ETFs, which could make it easier for investors to invest in crypto.

SEC Delays Decisions on Franklin Templeton and Global X Spot Bitcoin ETFs
The moves were expected and aren't having any immediate effect on the bitcoin price.

BitGo CEO Says More Bitcoin ETF Rejections Are 'Quite Likely'; Tether's Bitcoin Mining Plans
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest crypto headlines today, including the reason why BitGo CEO Mike Belshe believes the SEC could reject a series of spot bitcoin ETF applications. Bloomberg reports on Tether's new efforts to become a bitcoin mining giant. And, what a Mastercard executive is saying about mass adoption of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).

Breaking Down Bitcoin's Roller Coaster Week
tastycrypto Head Ryan Grace joins "First Mover" with his analysis on bitcoin (BTC)'s price movement in the past week and outlook on the largest cryptocurrency by market cap. Plus, insights on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) delaying a decision on an application by Hashdex to convert its existing bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund (ETF) into a spot vehicle.

Crypto for Advisors: Cryptocurrency Transparency Truths vs. Myths
In this week's issue of Crypto for Advisors, Dawood Khan from Alix Partners discusses how on-chain analytics bring transparency to blockchain and cryptocurrency transactions.

What an SEC Proposal Means for RIAs in Crypto
The SEC’s Custody Rule requiring advisors to safeguard digital assets has big implications for advisors working in the crypto industry, says Nathan McCauley, CEO and Co-Founder of Anchorage Digital.

A Closer Look at BTC Volumes and the Likelihood of a Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval
A recent report by Kaiko uses a minute-by-minute analysis of the most volatile periods to better assess the likelihood of a spot bitcoin ETF approval in the U.S. This comes as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has cited a lack of surveillance sharing as a reason for denying previous spot bitcoin ETF applications. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

