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Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Signals 'a Step Towards Regulatory Clarity': Coinbase Chief Policy Officer
Coinbase Chief Policy Officer, Faryar Shirzad, breaks down what the approved spot bitcoin ETFs mean for the broader crypto industry. "You'll have hundreds of thousands, billions of dollars, maybe more than that coming into the crypto markets," Shirzad said. "It also means a step towards regulatory clarity."
ETF Fee Wars Continue; Ether Jumps as Traders Bet on Possible Ether ETF Next
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines shaping the crypto industry today, including BlackRock (BLK) and ARK 21Shares cutting the fees for their proposed ETFs, after other contenders announced fee reductions yesterday. Plus, insights on the surge in ether as traders bet on a possible ether ETF next. And, fake bitcoin ETF approval tweets from the comprised SEC account caused $90 million in liquidations.
5 Questions With Valkyrie CEO Leah Wald
Valkyrie CEO Leah Wald answers five rapid-fire questions from CoinDesk on spot bitcoin ETF approval, SEC's hacked X account and more.
Valkyrie CEO on Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval, Could a Spot Ether ETF Be next?
Valkyrie could be trading a spot bitcoin ETF as early as tomorrow if the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) green-lights the product. Valkyrie CEO, Leah Wald joins "First Mover" to discuss the mood at the asset management firm and her outlook on the ETF approval.
Former SEC Special Counsel on Agency's Hacked X Account
Hermine Wong, former SEC special counsel, and current principal at herminewong.xyz, joins "First Mover" to discuss the series of fake tweets from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s X account that announced the approval of a list of spot bitcoin ETFs. Plus, her outlook on how ETF products could influence the broader crypto industry.
Valkyrie CEO on Ether ETF Outlook
Valkyrie CEO Leah Wald discusses her outlook on the possibility of ether ETF products if the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approves spot bitcoin ETFs. "I hope that the SEC starts feeling more comfortable after the spot products start trading," Wald said. "However, I think that we have a lot of work to do to ensure that they also understand the Ethereum network."
Former SEC Special Counsel: 'Wouldn't Be Surprised' at Internal Investigation After Fake ETF Tweets
Former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission special counsel and current principal and founder at herminewong.xyz Hermine Wong weighs in on the SEC’s hacked X account that caused volatility in bitcoin (BTC). "I wouldn't be surprised that you might see some sort of internal investigation. It wouldn't be framed as probably market manipulation, but it would probably be framed as cyber security," Wong said.
BlackRock, Other Potential ETF Provicers Reveal Fees; ARK Invest Unloads COIN
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines shaping the crypto industry today, including BlackRock, Fidelity, and other potential bitcoin ETF providers revealing their fees as the crypto industry awaits final approval from the SEC. Plus, ARK Invest sold a further $20.6 million worth of Coinbase (COIN) shares. And, dog-themed token bonk (BONK) is down over 70% from a December peak that saw the token listed on prominent exchanges.
Anticipation Swirls Around Possible Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval; Celsius to Unstake Thousands of Ether
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines shaping the crypto industry today, including an update on bitcoin's (BTC) price action following reports that a spot ETF approval in the U.S. could happen soon. Could ether (ETH) jump in the coming weeks as failed crypto lender Celsius says it will unstake its ETH holdings? And, a closer look at why Celestia’s TIA token rose as high as 22% in the past 24 hours.
'Buy the Dip' Mentions Spike After Bitcoin's Sudden Drop Wednesday
Social chatter leaned bullish Wednesday after a speculative report about a potential delay in the expected spot bitcoin ETF launch in the U.S. saw the price of bitcoin (BTC) fall. According to blockchain analytics platform Santiment, data shows the number of "Buy The Dip" mentions on social media rose to 323, the highest since March 25, 2022. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
