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CBOE Re-Applies the VanEck/SolidX Bitcoin ETF Proposal With U.S. SEC
By Bhushan Akolkar
February 1st, 2019
The re-filing of the VanEck/SolidX Bitcoin ETF will allow the CBOE BZX exchange to list shares of the ETF product provided the SEC approves it in the coming months.
NYSE Arca Files a Request to Rule Changes Seeking for Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Approval
By Bhushan Akolkar
January 28th, 2019
NYSE Arca has completed the official documentation for the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF which is now pending the review of the SEC for further decision.
Kik is Getting Ready for the Legal Battle with the SEC
By Darya Rudz
January 28th, 2019
The company will challenge the U.S. regulators in court over a potential enforcement action against 2017 KIN token offering.
Majority of US Investors are Waiting for Crypto ETFs, Bitwise’s Latest Survey Reveals
By Teuta Franjkovic
January 25th, 2019
While crypto industry has dreamed of a Bitcoin ETF since at least 2013, and crypto companies were pushing it hard to get an approval, the SEC hasn’t given green light to any yet. What Bitwise explained is that the SEC are not against crypro ETFs at all.
Bithumb Enters ‘Reverse Merger’ to Go Public in the U.S.
By Wanguba Muriuki
January 24th, 2019
Bithumb aims to enter the US stocks market with a reverse merger strategy. If successful, BTHMB will become the first publicly traded cryptocurrency exchange in the United States.
Top 5 Crypto and Blockchain Events We’re All Waiting for in 2019
By Bhushan Akolkar
January 24th, 2019
While that the cryptocurrency industry is going through a very rough phase, here are the five events expected to set the growth trajectory of the crypto market in 2019.
CBOE Announces Temporary Withdrawal of Its VanEck-SolidX Bitcoin ETF
By Bhushan Akolkar
January 24th, 2019
Citing the U.S. government shutdown, the VanEck executives said that the decision to withdraw the Bitcoin ETF came as there was no one to talk around from the government.
Ongoing U.S. Shutdown Casts Shadow on VanEck Bitcoin ETF Approval
By Bhushan Akolkar
January 21st, 2019
American lawyer Jake Chervinsky explains that despite the U.S. shut down the SEC has provision to act on VanEck Bitcoin ETF. However, ETF executives remain confident.
All You Need to Know About the Security Token Offering
By Andy Watson
January 18th, 2019
Victor Larionov, crypto expert, CEO at Priority Token and partner at Hax Ventures, shares what hides behind Security Token Offering, explains how it differs from ICO unveiling what potential it holds for the whole industry.
Thanks US Shutdown: Why Bakkt and Others Will Likely be Delayed
By Teuta Franjkovic
January 15th, 2019
The ongoing government shutdown achieved a new milestone on Friday by hitting the record for the longest shutdown in US history. While all the spheres are negatively affected, this has laso put key developments in the crypto space on hold.
Buying a Piece of ‘4 Small Electric Chairs (1980)’: STOs the Future of Crypto Industry?
By Teuta Franjkovic
January 14th, 2019
Last year a piece of Andy Warhols art named ”4 Small Electric Chairs (1980)” was listed on Maecenas’ blockchain platform. Up to 49% ownership interest in the painting was made available for purchase in auction.
Japan’s FSA Denies Rumours About Upcoming Bitcoin ETF Approval
By Teuta Franjkovic
January 14th, 2019
Even though last week a lot of sources were reporting about Japan’s approving Bitcoin ETFs as an alternative to Bitcoin futures, it seems that this will not be the case after all.
SEC Puts Top Priority on Cryptocurrency ‘Examination’ in 2019
By Bhushan Akolkar
January 12th, 2019
The regulatory watchdog has recently published a report which talks about the examination and compliance inspection of the emerging cryptocurrency market.
Bitwise Applies for the New Physically Held Bitcoin ETF with SEC
By Teuta Franjkovic
January 11th, 2019
Crypto index fund provider Bitwise Asset Management applied to launch a new bitcoin-backed exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday.
Justin Sun’s TRON Brings On Former SEC Attorney as Its First Head of Compliance
By Julia Sakovich
January 10th, 2019
The former SEC attorney will help Tron build effective interaction with financial authorities as its first head of compliance.