Bitcoin ETFs: What to Expect on Day One
Spot bitcoin ETFs are launching in the U.S. on Thursday. Here’s what the issuers and exchanges behind these products have to say.
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Bitcoin ETFs Approved: The Industry Reacts
In a milestone for crypto adoption, the SEC today approved the trading of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). CoinDesk rounded up reaction from across the crypto industry to the news.
Hacker Seized SEC Phone Number to Post Fake Bitcoin ETF Approval, X Says
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) did not employ basic security measures on its X (formerly Twitter) account when it was “compromised” to spread false bitcoin ETF news, according to the social media company.
Crypto Boosters Attack SEC For ‘Manipulating’ BTC Market After ETF Tweet
Lawmakers and crypto boosters are asking questions about how the SEC’s X (formerly Twitter) account was compromised, leading to a bogus tweet on Tuesday.
Bitcoin Jumps, Then Dumps to $45K as Fake News About Spot Bitcoin Approval Liquidates $50M
The immediate price reaction showed that bitcoin’s price might be capped if a real approval arrives, one analyst noted.
SEC Has Not Approved Bitcoin ETFs, but Its Hacked X Account Briefly Said Otherwise
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has not approved any spot bitcoin ETF applications as of Tuesday afternoon, despite a tweet from the regulator’s X (formerly Twitter) account saying they had been, the agency’s chair said.
BlackRock, VanEck and Others Update Bitcoin ETF Filing Within Hours of Quick SEC Response
BlackRock and VanEck, two among 13 issuers hoping to launch bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S., have filed updated documents on Tuesday.
Final Bitcoin ETF Application Filings Get Posted by Major U.S. Exchanges
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Mango Markets Faces Regulatory ‘Inquiry’ Ahead of Eisenberg Crypto Fraud Trial
The decentralized crypto exchange (DEX) is facing “inquiries” in the United States stemming from an October 2022 heist, according to posts in the project’s Discord server. Now the DEX’s governing body, called MangoDAO, is voting on whether to appoint a representative who can triage “U.S. regulatory matters” on its behalf.
If a Bitcoin ETF Is Approved, Here’s What May Happen
This week marked the 15th year since the genesis block was mined on Bitcoin and for 10 of those years industry stalwarts pleaded with the SEC to approve a spot bitcoin ETF. So far, the SEC has rejected every spot ETF application, but that may be about to change.