Bitcoin ETFs

SEC

VanEck, SolidX to Offer Bitcoin ETF-Like Product to Institutions

VanEck and SolidX aim to launch a limited bitcoin ETF for institutions in the U.S. later this week, but retail investors will be locked out.

Business  ·  3 September 2019
SEC

SEC Delays Decisions on 3 Bitcoin ETF Proposals

The SEC has delayed making a decision on three different bitcoin ETF proposals until Sept. 29 at the earliest.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 August 2019
SEC

SEC Begins Accepting Public Comments on ETF Backed by Bitcoin and T-Bills

The SEC has kicked off a public comment period for a proposed ETF backed by bitcoin and T-bills.

Markets  ·  25 June 2019
SEC

SEC Delays Decision on VanEck/SolidX Filing in Latest Bitcoin ETF Setback

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has again delayed a decision on a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposal.

Markets  ·  20 May 2019
News

SEC Postpones Decision on Bitwise, VanEck Bitcoin ETF Proposals

The SEC has extended its review period of the Bitwise bitcoin ETF proposal, filed in conjunction with NYSE Arca.

Markets  ·  29 March 2019
Regulation

Bitcoin Futures Volume Is More Significant Than You Think, Bitwise Says

The bitcoin futures market is far larger, relative to the spot market, than previously thought, says Bitwise Asset Management.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 March 2019
Regulation

The SEC Is Now Reviewing 2 Bitcoin ETF Proposals

There are two bitcoin ETFs under review by the SEC, after the VanEck/SolidX proposal was published in the Federal Register Wednesday.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 February 2019
Bitcoin

Countdown Restarts Today for SEC Decision on CBOE-VanEck Bitcoin ETF

The VanEck/SolidX bitcoin ETF proposal is slated for publication in the Federal Register tomorrow, giving the SEC 45 days to approve, reject or extend a decision on it.

Markets  ·  19 February 2019
Markets

NYSE Arca Filing Kicks Off Countdown for New Bitcoin ETF

The clock just started on the latest effort to launch a bitcoin ETF from NYSE Arca and Bitwise Asset Management.

Business  ·  15 February 2019
Regulation

SEC Commissioner Says Bitcoin ETF Will Be Approved ‘Eventually’

A U.S. SEC commissioner, Robert J. Jackson Jr. has said he believes a bitcoin exchange-traded fund will ultimately be approved.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 February 2019
Futures

Wall Street Crypto Products May Have to Wait as US Regulators Confront Backlog

The SEC and CFTC have five weeks of work to catch up on, and crypto advocates have no illusions that bitcoin ETFs and the like are a priority.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 February 2019
News

Cboe Resubmits the VanEck/SolidX Bitcoin ETF Proposal for SEC Approval

Cboe has re-filed the VanEck/SolidX bitcoin ETF proposal, which it previously withdrew due to the U.S. government shutdown.

Markets  ·  31 January 2019
Regulation

When Bitcoin ETF? Not Any Time Soon, But Maybe by 2020

There are no bitcoin ETF proposals currently sitting before the SEC, but one may still be approved before 2020.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 January 2019
Regulation

SEC Asks for Additional Comment on Rejected Bitcoin ETFs

The SEC is asking for further comment on nine different bitcoin exchange-traded fund rule change proposals currently under review. 

Policy & regulation  ·  5 October 2018
Regulation

VanEck, SolidX Unfazed By SEC Bitcoin ETF Delay

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission recently moved to delay their decision over yet another bitcoin exchange traded fund proposal.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 September 2018