The first U.S. bitcoin futures-based exchange-traded fund (ETF) began trading on Tuesday, sending bitcoin to a six-month high and just off its all-time peak, as traders bet the ETF could boost investment flows into cryptocurrencies. … [Read more...] about The first U.S. bitcoin ETF begins trading
Crypto news in brief (September 24, 2019): Binance, bitcoin ETF, Bakkt, Facebook, Libra
- Binance.US launched 13 trading pairs - The Cboe’s BZX Equity Exchange withdrew its VanEck/SolidX bitcoin ETF proposal - Bakkt has launched bitcoin futures trading - Facebook has announced how its Libra cryptocurrency basket will be composed … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (September 24, 2019): Binance, bitcoin ETF, Bakkt, Facebook, Libra
Crypto news in brief (May 27, 2019): Tether, bitcoin ETF, Kraken, Bitfinex, Ethfinex, Tokinex
- Tether admitted that it had invested some of its reserves in bitcoin and other assets - The US SEC has delayed its decision on the VanEck/SolidX bitcoin ETF proposal again - Kraken paid 250 salaries to staff in bitcoin in April - Bitfinex and Ethfinex launched IEO platform Tokinex … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (May 27, 2019): Tether, bitcoin ETF, Kraken, Bitfinex, Ethfinex, Tokinex
SEC commissioner: Bitcoin ETF will eventually be approved
SEC commissioner Robert J. Jackson says there’s a path to bitcoin-based securities. … [Read more...] about SEC commissioner: Bitcoin ETF will eventually be approved
VanEck/SolidX bitcoin ETF proposal withdrawn until later date
On January 23, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that the bitcoin ETF application has been withdrawn. … [Read more...] about VanEck/SolidX bitcoin ETF proposal withdrawn until later date
Crypto news in brief (December 2, 2018): UAE, FINNEY, bitcoin ETF, Huawei
- UAE aims to transform 50% of government transactions into blochchain platforms by 2021 - Sirin Labs has released its blockchain smartphone, the FINNEY - SEC Chairman Jay Clayton has said he wants to see better market surveillance and custody for cryptocurrencies - Huawei Cloud has announced the global launch of its Blockchain Service (BCS) … [Read more...] about Crypto news in brief (December 2, 2018): UAE, FINNEY, bitcoin ETF, Huawei
SEC Chairman: crypto markets need to solve key issues for bitcoin ETF approval
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Jay Clayton has said he wants to see better market surveillance and custody services for cryptocurrencies before being "comfortable" with a bitcoin ETF. … [Read more...] about SEC Chairman: crypto markets need to solve key issues for bitcoin ETF approval
Gabor Gurbacs of VanEck believes in quick bitcoin ETF approval by SEC
Money management group VanEck and crypto startup SolidX, who plan to launch a new financial instrument, believe they are close as never to get a green light from SEC. … [Read more...] about Gabor Gurbacs of VanEck believes in quick bitcoin ETF approval by SEC