Securities and Exchange Commission
SEC Staff Calls Bitcoin ‘Highly Speculative,’ Hints at ETF Skepticism
SEC staff intend to determine whether the "bitcoin futures market could accommodate ETFs," the note said.
SEC Will Consider Yet Another Bitcoin ETF Application
A new bitcoin ETF application from Wise Origin will join the growing line of would-be ETFs awaiting SEC approval. CoinDesk's Nik De breaks down what we know so far about Wise Origin's application and shares his thoughts about whether the influx of ETF applications is a positive or a negative for the crypto industry.
Bloomberg Analyst 'Optimistic' on US Bitcoin ETF This Year
Eric Balchunas thinks regulatory apprpoval in the U.S. will follow on the heels of successful launches in Canada.
Cboe Kicks Fidelity-Linked Bitcoin ETF Application to SEC
The SEC has 45 days to make an initial decision.
Crypto Regulation Battles Are Finally Getting Mainstream Attention
The ongoing fight over crypto regulations has finally gone mainstream. The front page of the New York Times included a report on the state of federal regulations, lobbyists, and the SEC vs. Ripple case. “The Hash” panel discusses what the NYT article indicates about crypto’s mainstream attention and adoption.
NY Attorney General Moves to Shut Down Crypto App Coinseed Over Fraud Claims
The action follows allegations of fraud against the app in February.
SEC Chair Gary Gensler Recommends Congress Regulate Crypto Exchanges
“There’s really no protection around fraud or manipulation,” Gensler said in his first public hearing since taking the reins at the agency.
What’s Going On With The SEC’s Review of Bitcoin ETF Applications?
Today marks the official deadline for the SEC to make an initial decision regarding the VanEck bitcoin ETF. As expected, the SEC has pushed back the decision until June. CoinDesk’s Nik De discusses what’s behind the delays and when the SEC will likely reach a decision.
Sen. Cynthia Lummis on Bill to Create First SEC-CFTC Digital Asset Task Force
The U.S. Senate Banking Committee is considering a bill that would create a digital asset working group to ensure collaboration between regulators and the private sector to foster innovation. Pro-bitcoin committee member and Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis weighs in on the legislation and how Congress will receive it.
NYSE Files to List Shares of Valkyrie's Bitcoin ETF
The SEC is already reviewing three other bitcoin ETF applications.
