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Bitwise Expresses Commitment to Bitcoin ETF in a New Letter to the SEC
By Tolu Ajiboye
December 23rd, 2019
Bitwise has sent a new letter to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission expressing its Bitcoin ETF commitment and addressing market manipulation concerns from the SEC.
U.S. SEC Postpones Decision on Bitcoin ETF Proposal till February
By Christopher Hamman
December 22nd, 2019
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) postponed its decision on a Bitcoin ETF proposed by Wilshire Phoenix till February 26th, 2020.
BNY Mellon Joins Trade Finance Blockchain Marco Polo Aiming to Go Live Quickly
By Wanguba Muriuki
November 26th, 2019
The BNY Mellon has officially joined the Marco Polo trade finance consortium intending to onboard clients if the network’s capabilities fit the client’s interests to enhance its trade finance business.
Bitwise Set to File Another Application for Bitcoin ETF Following SEC Rejection
By Tolu Ajiboye
October 10th, 2019
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has published an official document describing its ruling on the application for a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), filed by Bitwise Asset Management and NYSE Arca.
We’re Close to Bitcoin ETF Approval, Says Optimistic Bitwise Executive
By Tolu Ajiboye
October 8th, 2019
Ahead of the SEC’s Bitcoin ETF deadline, Bitwise’s director is optimistic for a positive ruling. According to him, the market has grown significantly, making it stable enough to allay the SEC’s fears.
SEC Delays Decision on Wilshire Phoenix Bitcoin ETF
By Teuta Franjkovic
September 25th, 2019
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed its final verdict on the Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) that is backed by investment firm Wilshire Phoenix. The rule change proposal is currently being evaluated.
Bitcoin Will Not Be Listed On Major Exchanges Without Better Regulation, Says SEC Chairman
By Tolu Ajiboye
September 20th, 2019
SEC Chairman Jay Clayton said that it will take a while before there is proper regulation for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, and that has to happen before major exchanges can begin to list them.
CBOE BZX Exchange Withdraws Bitcoin ETF Filed by VanEck/SolidX
By Bhushan Akolkar
September 18th, 2019
The VanEck Solid Bitcoin Trust decided to withdraw its Bitcoin ETF proposal filed earlier this year on January 30, 2019. The withdrawal comes just a month before SEC’s final deadline of the verdict.
VanEck’s Limited Bitcoin ETF Loses Steam, Manages to Issue Only 4 Bitcoins
By Bhushan Akolkar
September 12th, 2019
The VanEck’s Limited Bitcoin ETF has proved unimpressive so far with only 4 BTC tokens issued. Some crypto experts have also slammed VanEck for its marketing gimmick saying the product is nowhere close to real ETF.
BNY Mellon Officially Named as Transfer Agent for Bitwise’s Proposed Bitcoin ETF
By Wanguba Muriuki
September 12th, 2019
On September 11, Bitwise officially announced the appointment of the Bank of New York Mellon to serve as the administrator and transfer agent for its forthcoming Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).
SEC Chairman: Progress is Being Made on Bitcoin ETF But There’s Work Left to Be Done
By Teuta Franjkovic
September 10th, 2019
While SEC’s Clayton acknowledged that Bitcoin businesses are coming closer to satisfying his concerns, he stated that there is “work left to be done” on Bitcoin ETF.
VanEck-SolidX Bitcoin ETF Launches Today, Will It Affect Bitcoin Price?
By Bhushan Akolkar
September 4th, 2019
Institutions like VanEck and ICE’s Bakkt are flexing their muscles for luring institutional investors in the crypto market and trigger the next Bitcoin price rally.
VanEck, SolidX Plan to Offer a Limited Version of Bitcoin ETF This Week
By Christopher Hamman
September 3rd, 2019
Bitcoin Futures have faced unusual hurdles from the US authorities. There are ways around this but these ways are often limited and high risk. However, Vaneck Securities and Solidx seem to have found the solution.
There is Only a 7% Chance that Bitcoin Price Will Hit $20,000 in 2019
By Tolu Ajiboye
August 27th, 2019
An analyst has shown data that seems to belittle all forecasts that currently see Bitcoin hitting $20k in 2019. According to the data, there is a 93% chance that Bitcoin will stay below its all-time high.
SEC Postponing Decisions on Three Bitcoin ETF Rule Change Proposals Again
By Teuta Franjkovic
August 13th, 2019
The SEC has delayed its decision for listing VanEck to Oct. 18, while Bitwise’s listing on NYSE Arca will be delayed to Oct. 13. The decision on Wilshire Phoenix’s United States Bitcoin and Treasury Investment Trust has been postponed until Sept. 29.