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Bitcoin ETF Applications Are Bitcoin's Best Marketing Strategy
With the recent Grayscale win over SEC stonewalling, it seems like spot market BTC exchange-traded funds may be soon approved. Here's why that matters.
'Crack in SEC Crypto Foundation' Evident After Grayscale Win: Keith Miller
Perkins Coie Partner Keith Miller highlights the SEC's "bad two months," punctuated by legal setbacks such as the DC Circuit Court's ruling in favor of Grayscale. "The last two months have shown these decisions and particularly shown a crack in the SEC's crypto foundation," Miller states, suggesting a more favorable landscape for spot bitcoin ETFs. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by Digital Currency Group (DCG).
Impact Theory CEO on Settling SEC's First-Ever NFT Enforcement Action
Impact Theory, a California-based media company, will pay $6.1 million as part of a settlement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on charges it conducted sales of NFTs as unregistered securities offerings, the agency's first enforcement action of its kind. Impact Theory CEO Tom Bilyeu shares insights into the case and the outlook for regulatory clarity. "Hopefully, everything that we've gone through helps paint the path forward for the entire industry," Billyeu said.
SEC Regulators 'Running Around Frantically' Amid Grayscale's Court Win: Former SEC Lawyer
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has 45 days to appeal a federal circuit court's decision saying the agency must review Grayscale Investments' application to launch the first spot bitcoin ETF. Perkins Coie Partner and former SEC enforcement lawyer Keith Miller shares insights into the next steps, explaining why this is a "crack in the SEC's cryptocurrency foundation." Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by Digital Currency Group (DCG).
U.S. Court Calls ETH a Commodity While Tossing Investor Suit Against Uniswap
A New York judge declined to "stretch the federal securities laws to cover the conduct alleged" in a proposed class action complaint seeking to hold Uniswap accountable for "scam tokens" issued on the protocol.
SEC Could Prepare Alternative Arguments to Reject Spot Bitcoin ETFs: Berenberg
Coinbase’s potential involvement in spot bitcoin ETFs could serve as part of the SEC’s reconfigured arguments for rejecting the applications, the report said.
Bitcoin Average Trade Size Jumps to Highest Level Since June After Grayscale Ruling
The increase in average trade size could suggest large traders are more active, said research firm Kaiko.
Grayscale's Legal Victory Against SEC Clears Path for Spot Bitcoin ETFs: Bernstein
Broker Bernstein said in a research report that Grayscale's landmark win against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) increases the likelihood the agency might approve all bitcoin spot ETF applications together. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the legal victory. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by Digital Currency Group (DCG).
Unpacking the SEC's First NFT Enforcement Action
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued its first NFT-related enforcement action, charging Los Angeles-based entertainment company Impact Theory on allegations the NFTs that were sold on the platform were actually unregistered securities. Hermine Wong, herminewong.xyz principal and former SEC Special Counsel, breaks down the SEC's argument and the potential outcomes. "No one can say NFTs are securities, and the order doesn't tell us that," Wong said.
Gensler's 'Enforcer' Strategy Crumbling, Says Hermine Wong
Hermine Wong, former Coinbase Head of Policy and Principal at herminewong.xyz, questions Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler's piecemeal legal actions, stating "This inconsistent, case-by-case approach is confusing and ineffective. Overall, this strategy of being the enforcer as chair is starting to crumble."
