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BlackRock's iShares Files Paperwork for Spot Bitcoin ETF; Binance Global Fallout
The iShares unit of fund management giant BlackRock (BLK) filed paperwork Thursday afternoon with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the formation of a spot bitcoin (BTC) ETF. Separately, Binance's French unit undergoes investigation by local authorities for potential money laundering. The exchange is also leaving the Netherlands after failing to acquire a license from the Dutch regulator. "First Mover" hosts weigh in.
SEC Enforcement Director: 'We're Not Concerned With the Labels' in Crypto Cases
Gurbir Grewal spoke about the SEC's recent actions during a panel Friday.
Bitcoin Above $25K as BlackRock ETF Filing Fuels Bullish Outlook
The iShares unit of fund management giant BlackRock (BLK) has filed paperwork with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the formation of a spot bitcoin (BTC) ETF. The news spurred a slight change in market movements early on Friday, fueling a bullish outlook among some traders. Bitcoin quickly regained the $25,500 level, erasing losses from the past two days when it fell to as low as $24,860. Anthony Georgiades, Innovating Capital General Partner and Pastel Network co-founder shares his bitcoin price analysis and outlook.
Crypto Traders Flock to OTC Markets as Exchange Liquidity Dries Up Amid Regulatory Clampdown
Over-the-counter demand is on the rise as spreads remain tight across OTC desks.
U.S. Court Will Rule on Terraform Labs' Push to Dismiss SEC Lawsuit Within a Month
Terraform Labs' lawyers argued UST was not a security because it was designed for commerce, rather than as an investment.
Crypto Lobbyists Ask SEC for Info on Prometheum, the Mysterious 'Regulated' Crypto Firm
The registered exchange backed Gary Gensler’s viewpoint in front of Congress. But now it's in the hot seat.
Chainalysis VP Caroline Malcolm: U.S. Crypto Policy Needs to Accomplish These 3 Things
The analytics firm's vice president of global public policy lays out the pillars she'd advocate for in any U.S. legislative proposal, informed by her experience of working with governments and industry players worldwide.
Ripple's Legal Chief on Why SEC Case is Important for the Crypto Industry
Ripple Chief Legal Officer, Stuart Alderoty, affirms their commitment to the defense of the entire U.S. crypto industry amid the ongoing SEC lawsuit in a recent 'State of Crypto' discussion. Alderoty asserts, "We've actually been benefited by the SEC suing us when they did," highlighting how this case has catalyzed industry-wide understanding and solidarity concerning regulatory issues.
'No Other Country' Considers XRP as a Security, Ripple Legal Chief Says
Ripple chief legal officer Stuart Alderoty discusses the blockchain firm's compliance with regulators around the world and the pressure they have faced in the United States. "There's only one regulator in one country in the world that has ever suggested that XRP should be registered as a security and that's the SEC in the United States of America," he added.
Coinbase Chief Legal Officer on SEC Lawsuit
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued crypto exchange Coinbase on allegations of violating federal securities law. Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal sits down with CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De to discuss Coinbase's response to the charges and its legal strategy.
