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Grayscale’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Sees Record Low Outflows of $22M
Bitcoin

Grayscale’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Sees Record Low Outflows of $22M

On Feb. 26, Grayscale’s spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) experienced its third consecutive trading day of declining net outflows, reaching a record low of $22.4 million. According to data from Farside Investor, GBTC had three back-to-back days of slowing net outflows on Feb. 22, 23, and 26.  The week concluded on Feb. 23 with […]

Feb. 27, 2024
BlackRock’s IBIT Bitcoin ETF Suppresses $2B AUM in Just Ten Days
Bitcoin

BlackRock’s IBIT Bitcoin ETF Suppresses $2B AUM in Just Ten Days

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) has become the first of the recently launched spot Bitcoin ETFs to reach an impressive $2 billion in assets under management (AUM) in just 10 days of trading, as reported by Bloomberg Terminal data. BlackRock currently holds approximately 50,000 BTC through its ETF, making it one of the major holders […]

Jan. 27, 2024
BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Gains Traction in SEC Talks
Crypto

BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Gains Traction in SEC Talks

Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, has intensified discussions with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application. This marks the fourth meeting between Blackrock and the SEC, with SEC Chairman Gary Gensler signaling a renewed focus on spot bitcoin ETF filings. In a meeting memorandum dated Dec. […]

Dec. 17, 2023
BlackRock Warns of Bitcoin Security Risk in SEC’s Crosshairs
Crypto

BlackRock Warns of Bitcoin Security Risk in SEC’s Crosshairs

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager and a frontrunner in the Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) race, has voiced concerns regarding the potential classification of Bitcoin as a security by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In an update to its ETF filing, BlackRock emphasized potential challenges if regulators deemed Bitcoin a security. The firm […]

Dec. 11, 2023
Ethereum ETF Decision Deferred: SEC Extends Evaluation to 2024
Ethereum

Ethereum ETF Decision Deferred: SEC Extends Evaluation to 2024

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed its verdict on the proposed Grayscale Ethereum Trust exchange-traded fund (ETF). This move, announced on December 5, grants the SEC additional time to assess a rule change allowing NYSE Arca to list and trade the Grayscale Ethereum Trust shares. They have set a new deadline […]

Dec. 6, 2023
BlackRock Convenes with SEC on Bitcoin ETF Proposal
Bitcoin

BlackRock Convenes with SEC on Bitcoin ETF Proposal

U.S. Securitie­s and Exchange Commission folks met with Grayscale­ on November 20. The aim? Grayscale­ wants to put a Bitcoin ETF on the list. BlackRock and Nasdaq teams also talked with the­ U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. What about? A ne­w rule. It allows for a Bitcoin exchange-trade­d fund, or ETF, to be listed on […]

Nov. 23, 2023
DonAlt: Bitcoin to Hit $60K with ETF Approval Hopes
Bitcoin

DonAlt: Bitcoin to Hit $60K with ETF Approval Hopes

Well-known crypto e­xpert DonAlt has suggested an inte­resting theory. He pre­dicts Bitcoin may skyrocket, pushing BTC/USD towards the powerful $60,000 mark. Always a strong Bitcoin advocate, DonAlt sees the currency making a “lightning” move. This could happen if and when a spot-based Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) gets the go-ahead. This idea has eme­rged amid a […]

Nov. 14, 2023
Bitcoin Again Skyrockets To $35k, Amid Market Resilience & ETF Frenzy
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Again Skyrockets To $35k, Amid Market Resilience & ETF Frenzy

Bitcoin has once again surged to a staggering $35,000, triggering a wave of renewed optimism among investors and market enthusiasts. The latest data from Santiment reveals that Bitcoin has clawed its way to a new 17-month high, marking a significant milestone for the cryptocurrency. 🥳 #Bitcoin scratched its way to a new 17-month high again today. […]

Oct. 27, 2023
BY Mishal
Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval In 2023: Novogratz’s Bold Prophecy Amidst SEC’s Shifting Stance
Bitcoin

Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval In 2023: Novogratz’s Bold Prophecy Amidst SEC’s Shifting Stance

In a bold prediction, Mike Novogratz, the CEO and founder of Galaxy Digital, anticipates that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) within the year. Novogratz’s optimism stems from the changing tide in the SEC’s stance towards crypto ETFs. During an interview on CNBC Market Alert, […]

Oct. 21, 2023
BY Mishal