Expect new crypto regulations to follow Bitcoin ETFs

Aside from liquidity, what do institutions bring to crypto? What precisely is their value added? This is an instructive question to ponder, because there is little consensus on what deeper institutional participation means for an industry that is riven with contradictions. The long-running wait for Bitcoin ETF approval, giving pensions and funds exposure to BTC, may well prove to be a positive catalyst for industry growth. But in focusing on price action, observers are missing out on the real benefit of broadscale institutional adoption. The greatest benefit of deepening institutional…

FTX hacker’s wallet stirs as Ethereum ETFs prepare for US debut

Almost a year after the FTX hack of $600 million in tokens, on-chain data revealed recent activity in the perpetrator’s wallet, identified as 0x3e957, on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. This is occurring closely to the launch of Ethereum-based ETF in the United States. Based on on-chain data from Spot On Chain, the exploiter recently activated their address after a prolonged period. Presently, the wallet contains a substantial sum of $16.75 million of Ether (ETH). FTX Exploiter 0x3e957 just moved 2500 $ETH ($4.2M) to new addresses This is the first time the…

Bitwise announces Ethereum ETF’s launch on October 2

Bitwise Asset Management has revised its spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) application and has confirmed that trading for two Ethereum-focused ETFs will commence on October 2, 2023. This decision comes after having amended its application for the spot Bitcoin ETF. The firm has revealed that trading is scheduled to commence for the Bitwise Ethereum Strategy ETF ($AETH) and the Bitwise Bitcoin and Ether Equal Weight Strategy ETF ($BTOP). Bitwise stated that this move will enable investors to access CME Ether futures within the widely embraced and regulated ETF framework, marking…

Ether Futures ETFs Poised For October 3 Approval

In an unexpected turn of events, Ethereum (ETH) Futures Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are drawing closer to fruition, potentially becoming available for trading as early as October 3, which could be a significant catalyst for ETH price. Renowned Bloomberg ETF expert Erich Balchunas recently shared insights indicating that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) might expedite its approval process to avoid potential disruptions caused by a looming government shutdown. SEC Considers Fast-Tracking Ether ETFs A government shutdown, which could go into effect if Congress and President Biden fail to reach…

Trading of Ethereum Futures ETFs May Start Next Week

According to analysts, there are 15 Ether futures ETFs awaiting approval. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on spot Ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications from ARK 21Shares and VanEck. This comes after a September 26 announcement from the regulator saying it had extended the period for deciding on spot Bitcoin ETF applications from ARK 21Shares and Global X. In notices filed on September 27, the SEC said it would extend the deadline for its decision on whether to approve or reject a proposed rule…

Bloomberg Analysts Say Ethereum Futures ETFs Could Start Trading Soon

According to Bloomberg analysts, Ethereum futures ETFs (exchange-traded funds) could start trading for the first time in the United States as early as next week. This comes just a few hours after the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) delayed decisions on Ark Invest and VanEck ETH spot ETF applications. Why Ethereum Futures ETFs Could Launch Next Week  On September 28, Bloomberg Analyst Eric Balchunas said – via a post on X (formerly Twitter) – he was hearing that the SEC wants to accelerate the launch of Ether futures ETFs.…

Ethereum futures ETFs could start trading next week — Bloomberg analyst

Ethereum futures exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could start trading for the first time in the United States as early as next week, according to Bloomberg analysts. On Sept. 28, Bloomberg Intelligence analyst James Seyffart said it was “looking like the SEC is gonna let a bunch of Ethereum futures ETFs go next week potentially.” His comments were in response to fellow ETF analyst Eric Balchunas who said he was hearing that the SEC wanted to “accelerate the launch of Ether futures ETFs.” “They want it off their plate before the shutdown,”…

Can Upcoming ETH Futures-Based ETFs Turn The Tables?

The Ethereum price is hovering around yearly lows compared to the dominant cryptocurrency, Bitcoin. This decline, notable since September 2022, has brought ETH to trade as low as $1,594 at the time of writing. However, amid the concerns about Ethereum’s notable plunge, there are hints of a potential trend reversal, according to the latest report from crypto research firm K33 Research. Ethereum Price Declines, Underlying Reasons K33 Research, a renowned figure in the crypto analytical space, has been closely monitoring the relationship between Ethereum and Bitcoin. Their recent findings highlight a…

SEC Begins Consideration of Franklin, Hashdex Crypto ETFs, Delays Decision on VanEck, ARK Ether ETFs

CryptoX – Cryptocurrency Analysis and News Portal The SEC has a maximum of 240 days to approve or deny an ETF from the date the filing appears in the Federal Register, which would place a decision date for these proposed funds in late May 2024, with several interim deadlines where it can ask for additional public feedback and thereby delay the final decision. Source The post SEC Begins Consideration of Franklin, Hashdex Crypto ETFs, Delays Decision on VanEck, ARK Ether ETFs appeared first on CryptoX. CryptoX Portal

US lawmakers call on SEC chair to approve spot Bitcoin ETFs ‘immediately’

Four members of the United States Congress are requesting Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair Gary Gensler “immediately” approve the listing of spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds, or ETFs. In a Sept. 26 letter to Gensler, U.S. Representatives Mike Flood, Wiley Nickel, Tom Emmer and Ritchie Torres claimed the SEC was “discriminat[ing] against spot bitcoin exchange traded products”, citing the legal precedent set by Grayscale Investments in winning a review of its own ETF offering. The four lawmakers told Gensler there was “no reason to continue to deny” spot crypto…