Hong Kong is reportedly set to approve first spot Bitcoin ETF by mid-April

Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission is reportedly ready to approve the spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund, signaling a major breakthrough in the city’s crypto market. Hong Kong is gearing up to approve the first batch of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the region by Apr. 15, Tencent News has learned, citing multiple sources close to the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission. The report says the Hong Kong regulator initially planned to approve only four spot Bitcoin ETFs in the first batch. However, the latest changes revealed that at least two…

Crypto Lender Genesis Requests US Bankruptcy Court to Approve ‘Settlement Principle’

The insolvent cryptocurrency lender, Genesis, has petitioned a U.S. bankruptcy court to approve a proposed settlement principle announced on Feb. 28. According to an update, if the court approves the settlement, Genesis Earn users will receive all of their digital assets back in kind. The bankruptcy court is scheduled to consider Genesis’ request to approve […] Source CryptoX Portal

US Judge Urged to Approve Binance’s $4.3 Billion Plea Deal

A U.S. Federal Judge has been urged to accept a plea deal from U.S. authorities with the cryptocurrency exchange, Binance. Prosecutors, in a memorandum, have asserted that the agreed-upon sanctions are commensurate with the extent of Binance’s deliberate law violations. Binance’s Alleged Refusal to Register as a Money Services Business U.S. prosecutors have reportedly urged […] Source BitcoincryptoexchangeExchanges CryptoX Portal

Valkyrie Exec Expects SEC To Approve XRP ETF, Can This Push Price To $100?

With the advent of Spot Bitcoin ETFs which were approved by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday, crypto investors have quickly turned their attention to the next big thing which might be XRP ETFs. This is picking up steam as Steve McClurg, Chief Investment Officer (CIO) for Valkyrie, has lent his voice to the cause. Valkyrie Exec Says XRP ETF Could Be Next In an interview with Bloomberg, McClurg reveals that with the approval of Spot Bitcoin ETFs, the expectation is that altcoins will soon follow…

SEC may approve Bitcoin ETF for imminent launch: here’s when

Speculations about the ETF approval’s potential effects on Bitcoin (BTC) have been widespread. Greeks.live, an options platform, provides insights into how the exchange-traded fund could influence the value of the leading cryptocurrency. Potential Bitcoin ETF approval imminent The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly set to inform asset managers seeking to launch a spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF about the approval status of their applications as early as next week. A seasoned trader, renowned for accurately predicting the year’s crypto breakout, now provides insights on Bitcoin’s optimal trajectory post potential…

First deadline window looms for SEC to approve Bitcoin ETFs: Law Decoded

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could approve all 12 pending spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications by Nov. 17. Beginning on Nov. 9, the SEC reportedly has a “window” to approve all 12 spot Bitcoin ETF filings, including Grayscale Investments conversion of its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust product. However, even if the SEC approves spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs by Nov. 17, it could be more than a month before the products launch. The expected delay in launch following SEC approval would be due to the two-step process of…

Will the SEC approve or buy more time?

As the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stands at the brink of a pivotal crypto decision, the crypto sphere is abuzz with anticipation regarding the approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications. With a window open until Nov. 17, the SEC is evaluating a dozen applications, including Grayscale’s conversion of its GBTC trust product. Will the SEC finally greenlight a spot BTC ETF? While approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF is not assured, the decision by the SEC is eagerly anticipated by both regulators and cryptocurrency enthusiasts. The…

Mike Novogratz thinks the SEC will approve a bitcoin ETF as early as this year

The crypto market has effectively been on pause – aside from a quick and short-lived spike this week – as investors wait for the SEC to give the green light to a bitcoin ETF. Mike Novogratz says that could come as soon as this year. The CEO of Galaxy Investment Partners, which has its own application for a spot bitcoin ETF in partnership with Invesco in the SEC’s queue, told CNBC Wednesday that the tone has shifted and things are looking up for crypto investors. “It’s going to get approved,…

What’s happening with Bitcoin ETFs, and will the SEC approve them?

On October 16, the crypto community’s hopes briefly surged upon hearing the news of a Bitcoin ETF approval, only to be dashed when BlackRock denied the information. Since BlackRock, VanEck, Invesco Galaxy, ARK 21Shares, and other financial industry giants filed applications to create spot Bitcoin ETFs in mid-June, the asset has risen in price by 8%. Over the same period, the second largest cryptocurrency by capitalization, Ethereum (ETH), lost 7.5% in price. Previously, the SEC has repeatedly rejected applications from other issuers to create such products, citing problems with the…