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Hong Kong approves spot Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs by Bosera and HashKey

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HashKey and Bosera International have received conditional approval from the Hong Kong regulator for two spot crypto ETFs, marking a pivotal moment for Asian investors. HashKey Capital and Bosera International have secured conditional approval from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) to offer spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the region. In a blog announcement on Apr. 15, HashKey said the ETFs “bridge the gap for traditional institutions to invest in virtual assets,” adding that the move will “significantly expand” mainstream and retail investors’ exposure to…

Spot Bitcoin And Ethereum ETFs Approved In Hong Kong

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The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has officially approved several spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), a decision that marks a significant development in the region’s burgeoning crypto market. These approvals were granted to prominent asset managers including China Asset Management, Bosera Capital, and HashKey Capital Limited, alongside an in-principle approval for Harvest Global Investments. Hong Kong’s SFC Approves Bitcoin And ETH ETFs China Asset Management’s Hong Kong unit, as detailed in their press release, has received SFC approval to launch spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. This…

US Spot Bitcoin ETFs See $55.1M Outflow; GBTC Divests 2,048 BTC Amid Market Volatility

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Data shows that U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced negative outflows on Friday, totaling $55.1 million, with Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) seeing another notable decrease. Metrics from Thursday reveal GBTC held 316,193.43 bitcoins, but after a decline of 2,048.23 bitcoins, the fund’s holdings reduced to 314,145.2 bitcoins. Blackrock and Fidelity Absorb Bitcoin Despite GBTC’s […] Original

Bitcoin ETFs see $55m net outflow, as BTC drops to $65k

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Spot Bitcoin ETFs, or exchange-traded funds, saw a net outflow of $55 million on Friday, April 12. The data signals a reversal after ETFs enjoyed two consecutive days of inflow worth nearly $215 million.  Bitcoin ETFs ahead of halving According to data from SoSo Value, the largest outflow on Friday came from Grayscale’s GBTC, which saw $166 million withdrawn. GBTC continues to see large outflows ahead of the halving, as the ETF also shed $154.9 million on Monday, April 8. Conversely, the largest inflow on Friday came from BlackRock IBIT,…

Hong Kong to reportedly approve first Bitcoin, Ethereum ETFs

Hong Kong regulators are poised to authorize the launch of Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. According to Bloomberg’s insights, the approval could be announced as early as April 15. If ETFs are approved, Hong Kong will become the first country in Asia to provide functioning Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs.  An international division of Harvest Fund Management Co. from China and a joint venture between Bosera Asset Management (International) Co. and HashKey Capital are expected to be among the first recipients of approval for the spot crypto ETFs. The approvals are currently pending final checks. Both…

Hong Kong Could Approve Spot Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH) ETFs as Early as Monday: Bloomberg

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Hong Kong-Listed Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs Could Unlock Upto $25B in Demand as Yuan Falls, Matrixport Says

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A Deep Dive into the SEC’s Upcoming Decision on Spot ETH ETFs Amidst Market Speculation

While I can’t speak to what any regulator will approve, I think it’s important to look at other regions and how regulatory approvals of ETFs transpired. For example, the first spot bitcoin ETF was approved in Canada in early 2021. A few months later, ether ETFs gained approval and began trading. Now, there are over 11 ETFs, including a mixed cryptocurrency ETF and an ether-staking ETF. If the same pattern follows, an ether ETF approval can be near. Source

Spot Ether (ETH) Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) Still Have No More Than 50% Chance of Approval in May: JPMorgan

The bank reiterated its view that approval of these products is unlikely next month, a position first expressed in January. The SEC must make final decisions on some of the ETF applications by May 23. The SEC approved spot bitcoin (BTC) ETFs in January, stirring speculation in some quarters that versions for ether, the token of the Ethereum blockchain, may follow suit. Source