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Bitcoin goes public: what the ETF victory means and what comes next

The SEC's approval of Bitcoin ETFs is a bullish outcome for the long term. What happens in the short term is much harder to predict.

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Bitcoin gains more than 5% as crypto industry celebrates SEC’s approval of spot ETFs

The Securities and Exchange Commission approved 11 applications to create a spot Bitcoin ETF Wednesday.

Fortune

New funds will make investing in bitcoin easier. Here’s what you need to know

The U.S. for the first time has given the greenlight to almost a dozen exchange traded funds for bitcoins

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Gensler 'Denigrated The Whole Crypto Space' After Approving Bitcoin ETF: ARK's Cathie Wood

But, along with the SEC's approval is Gensler's statement outrightly distancing himself from Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency industry, which did not fall right on the ears of high-profile individuals in the industry, particularly of ARK Invest's Wood.

International Business Times

US Regulators Authorize First Bitcoin Funds On Public Markets

US securities regulators gave the green light Wednesday to a group of bitcoin exchange-traded funds, a keenly anticipated decision expected to boost the cryptocurrency.

International Business Times

SEC Approves Bitcoin ETF Proposals — For Real This Time. First Trading Day Closes.

The SEC finally approved 11 spot bitcoin ETF applications late Wednesday. Trading launched Thursday. ETFs lost ground as bitcoin reversed from $49,000.

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U.S. says yes to new bitcoin funds, paving the way for more Americans to buy crypto

Bitcoin ETFs get greenlight from top federal regulator, after years of resistance. The fund will track the price of the cryptocurrency.

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With the fake Bitcoin ETF approval, Gary Gensler created his own worst nightmare

The reluctant SEC chair turned an esoteric financial vehicle into a three-ring circus.

Fortune

X Confirms SEC Account Was 'Compromised' Following False Bitcoin ETF Approval Tweet

The compromise was not due to any breach in the social media platform's systems "but rather due to an unidentified individual obtaining control over a phone number associated with the @SECGov account through a third party."

International Business Times

Bitcoin Price Settles After Fake News On ETF Approval From Hacked SEC Post

Bitcoin price spiked then dove late Tuesday after hackers posted fake news about bitcoin ETF approval from the official SEC Twitter account.

Investors Business Daily

SEC's Unauthorized Bitcoin ETF Announcement Causes Price Volatility

SEC's unauthorized announcement of approving bitcoin ETFs sparks excitement among investors, but Chairman Gensler clarifies account compromise and denial. ...

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SEC chair denies a bitcoin ETF has been approved, says account on X was ‘compromised’

The confusion came as crypto fans anxiously await the approval of the first bitcoin exchange-traded fund. The ETF would provide a way to invest in bitcoin without having to buy the cryptocurrency outright on an exchange such as Binance or Coinbase.

Chicago Sun-Times

SEC chair denies a bitcoin ETF has been approved, says account on X was 'compromised'

The Securities and Exchange Commission said Tuesday that a post on X announcing that the securities regulator had approved the trading of exchange-traded funds holding bitcoin was “unauthorized,” and that the agency’s account had been “compromised.”

The Independent UK

Hacked SEC Twitter account falsely posts agency approved Bitcoin ETFs

Long-awaited news on Bitcoin ETFs was thrown into chaos after the SEC Twitter account erroneously posted that they’d been approved.

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International Business Times

Prelude To Bitcoin ETF Approval? Securities Lawyers Weigh In On SEC Chair's Latest Crypto Warning

The SEC has been silent on the proposals but recently began issuing updates on spot Bitcoin ETF filings, amending eight 19b-4 forms detailing rule changes.

Fortune

Valkyrie cofounder predicts Wednesday approval amid Bitcoin ETF frenzy: ‘It’s almost surreal’

Steven McClurg is the cofounder and CIO of Valkyrie, an asset manager vying to launch a spot Bitcoin ETF.

International Business Times

BTC Begins Week With 21-Month High, Eyes On Pending Bitcoin ETF Decision

Bitcoin (BTC) surged by almost 7%, reaching above $47,000 on Monday afternoon. This increase coincided with the submission of final S-1 forms to the SEC by hopeful Bitcoin ETF issuers such as BlackRock, Fidelity and Grayscale.

Fortune

Bitcoin ETF expected for Wednesday—but some fret about being 'rugged' by SEC

A last minute letter from a well-connected anti-crypto group has set off some hand-wringing among those waiting for a Bitcoin ETF.

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Bitcoin ETFs Are Finally Here. Crypto Investing Will Never Be The Same.

Spot bitcoin ETFs, and bitcoin prices, were off to a weak start after SEC approval. Is a revolution underway, or will the trend continue?

International Business Times

Matrixport Warns Of Potential Bitcoin Plunge To $38K In Case Of SEC BTC ETF Rejection

Titled "Why the SEC will REJECT Bitcoin Spot ETFs again," Matrixport's latest research, while acknowledging its prior forecast of Bitcoin rallying toward $50,000 by the end of January 2024, indicates that the SEC will "reject all proposals in January."

WEKU

After a brutal stretch, a remarkable thing is happening: Cryptocurrencies are surging

Bitcoin and other digital currencies are rallying, emerging from a stormy period with the conviction that crypto is here to stay.

Fortune

SEC ‘deeply regrets’ errors in crypto case, asks judge to waive sanctions after misleading statements

A judge rebuked SEC attorneys for presenting erroneous facts when securing a restraining order against the crypto firm DEBT Box.

Fortune

The SEC attaches a string to Bitcoin ETFs—and investors will be the one to pay for it

The agency's insistence on cash, versus in-kind redemptions for ETF issuers will only create costs that will be passed on to investors.

Fortune

SEC rejects Coinbase’s request for a separate regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency industry

“The existing securities regime appropriately governs crypto asset securities,” SEC Chair Gary Gensler said in a letter supporting the rejection.

International Business Times

CFTC Chair Claims Most Cryptocurrencies Are Commodities, Admits There's A 'Turf War' Going On Over Crypto

CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam says that "under existing law, many of the tokens constitute commodities."

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