Tag: ETF

SEC seeks appeal over Ripple, crypto prices plunge, EU Bitcoin ETF

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Top Stories This Week Judge grants SEC request to file motion for appeal in Ripple case Judge Analisa Torres has granted a request from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to file a motion for leave to file an interlocutory appeal in its case against Ripple Labs. The decision allowed the SEC to file a motion, on Aug. 18, requesting permission to bring a case to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Ripple will also be able to file an opposition to the motion. Torres…

Valkyrie Taps Into Ethereum Momentum With New ETF Filing

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In a filing dated August 4, Valkyrie applied to add an Ethereum futures ETF to its Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BTF). However, it would seem this move was pushed back by the SEC as the asset manager has now filed a separate application to offer an Ether futures ETF.   Valkyrie Moves To Offer Ethereum Futures ETF In an application dated August 16, Valkyrie seeks the United States Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) approval to offer an Ethereum futures exchange-traded fund (ETF).  If approved, the fund will not directly invest in Ether.…

Ethereum surges 11% after report SEC is set to approve Futures ETF

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The price of Ether (ETH) surged around 11% to $1,700 following news that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission is set to allow the first exchange-traded funds (ETFs) based on Ether Futures. According to an Aug. 17 report from Bloomberg — which cited anonymous sources familiar with the matter — the regulator does not look as though it will block the applications of nearly twelve companies, including ProShares, Volatility Shares, Bitwise and Roundhill, that have filed to launch Ether (ETH) futures ETFs in recent weeks. Breaking The SEC is expected…

Tom Lee expects Bitcoin at $150k with spot ETF approvals

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Share Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Telegram Copy Link Link copied Tom Lee of Fundstrat foresees a potential surge in Bitcoin’s value, particularly if the US approves spot Bitcoin ETFs, hinting at prices exceeding $150,000. In a recent CNBC interview, Tom Lee, co-founder of Fundstrat Global Advisors, predicted a potential surge in Bitcoin’s value, especially if spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) receive US approval. Lee believes that if the US greenlights several spot Bitcoin ETF applications, Bitcoin’s demand could overtake its daily supply, possibly driving its price…

Valkyrie submits application for Ether futures ETF

Valkyrie, the asset management company, has applied to the US SEC for an Ether (ETH) futures ETF. This initiative follows Valkyrie’s earlier alteration of its investment approach for a Bitcoin (BTC) futures ETF to align with regulatory guidelines. According to the submitted application, the fund’s strategy will involve acquiring multiple ETH futures contracts rather than a direct investment in Ether. The application details state that Ether’s characterization as a currency or digital commodity hinges on its application in specific transactions, potentially serving as a medium of exchange or unit of account.…

Files For ETH Futures ETF With SEC

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Asset management firm Valkyrie has taken a significant step by filing for an Ether or Ethereum (ETH) futures exchange-traded fund (ETF) called “Valkyrie Ethereum Strategy ETF” with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).  Valkyrie Ether Futures ETF Include Secure Collateral Investments According to the filed documents on August 16, the proposed ETF will not directly invest in Ether, the native token of the Ethereum blockchain. Instead, it aims to acquire a portfolio of Ether futures contracts.  These contracts are traded on commodity exchanges registered with the Commodity Futures…

Valkyrie files for Ether futures ETF with the SEC

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Asset management firm Valkyrie has filed for an Ether (ETH) futures exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. According to Aug. 16 documents, the application is an addition to the company’s previous move to change its investment strategy for a Bitcoin (BTC) futures ETF in line with the regulator.  As per the application, the fund will not directly invest in Ether but will seek to purchase a number of ETH futures contracts. Ether is the native coin of the Ethereum blockchain, used for peer-to-peer transactions within…

BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Sparks Institutional Interest: Lessons from Canada’s Success

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Some crypto investors will always distrust not directly controlling their coins. But the reality is that in Canada, strict regulatory oversight has forced fund providers to operate transparently and adhere to an operational framework that makes the potential for asset commingling, hacks and fraud extremely difficult. To date, investors who have bought units of Canadian spot bitcoin ETFs have never had their assets hacked or had their funds lost through malpractice or poor balance sheet management, which cannot be said for the millions of investors who trusted their assets with…

Is An XRP Spot ETF Coming To The US Soon? Bloomberg Analyst Answers

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Ripple has continued to revel in the glow of Judge Analisa Torres’ ruling in favor of the crypto company, with many use cases being touted for its native token XRP. The most recent use case to surface is a Spot XRP ETF, and Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart has quickly weighed in on the possibility of this happening.  How Possible Is A Spot XRP ETF? Seyffart, during an appearance on Tony Edward’s Thinking Crypto Podcast, explained that XRP would need to be listed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) before the…

Spot Bitcoin ETF approved, but not in the US

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In the latest episode of Cointelegraph’s The Market Report, analyst Marcel Pechman discusses the first spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) approved in the European Union, which went live on the Euronext Amsterdam exchange on Aug. 15. Despite the seemingly unconventional choice of the Guernsey regulator for its constitution, the fund’s listing on Euronext suggests a strategic maneuver, though its meager 1 million euro launch and unfamiliar management casts a shadow over its appeal. Moving on, Pechman shifts focus to the United States Bitcoin ETF landscape, where the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)…