ETF

Bitcoin

Money Manager VanEck Launches Cryptocurrency Price Indices

The firm behind a recent effort to launch a cryptocurrency-tied (ETF) has unveiled a set of new indices related to bitcoin and other digital assets.

Markets  ·  7 November 2017
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Derivatives ETFs Withdraw Filings at SEC Request

Pushback from the SEC has derailed another effort to create a derivatives ETF tied to bitcoin, public records show.

Markets  ·  6 October 2017
Exchanges

BlackRock Exec: No Point in Bitcoin ETF

A senior official at asset management giant BlackRock said this week that he doesn't see the case for a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).

Markets  ·  5 October 2017
SEC

VanEck’s Bitcoin Futures ETF Effort Dealt Blow By SEC

VanEck's proposed bitcoin futures ETF is in doubt following a call with SEC officials earlier this month, according to a new letter.

Markets  ·  29 September 2017
Bitcoin

Two More Bitcoin Futures ETFs Are Up for SEC Approval

A growing number of companies are looking to launch ETFs tied to bitcoin derivatives contracts, public records show.

Markets  ·  28 September 2017
Investments

Bitcoin Short: ETF Firm Rex Eyes Downside Potential With Fund Filing

Connecticut-based REX ETF wants to offer investors a way to short the bitcoin market, according to new SEC filings.

Markets  ·  28 August 2017
Bitcoin

ETF Firm REX Seeks SEC Approval for Bitcoin Derivatives Fund

A new fund focused on bitcoin derivatives has been created, SEC filings reveal.

Markets  ·  24 August 2017
Regulation

After ETF Rejection, What’s Next for Bitcoin On Wall Street?

After the first bitcoin exchange-traded fund was rejected by the SEC, what lies in store for the digital currency within the financial sector?

Policy & regulation  ·  18 March 2017
Regulation

Another Bitcoin ETF Deadline is Already Approaching

The US Securities and Exchange Commission is set to make another bitcoin exchange-traded fund decision later this month.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 March 2017
Regulation

Industry Speaks Out in Aftermath of Bitcoin ETF Rejection

The SEC has denied a bid to list the Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF, prompting comment from many of those who watched and waited for the decision.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 March 2017
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Prices Plunge After SEC’s ETF Refusal

Bitcoin prices fell sharply after the US Securities and Exchange Commission shot down a bid to list a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).

Markets  ·  10 March 2017
Markets

One of Bitcoin’s Big Funds is Selling Ahead of the ETF Decision

At least one major hedge fund is selling bitcoin ahead of the SEC's expected ruling on a long-proposed bitcoin ETF.

Markets  ·  8 March 2017
Donald Trump

SEC Delays Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF Again

The SEC has delayed its decision on the Winklevoss brothers' application for a bitcoin ETF until after president-elect Donald Trump is sworn in.

Markets  ·  4 January 2017
Exchanges

SEC Delays Decision on Bitcoin ETF

The SEC has pushed back the date to approve SolidX's request to list a bitcoin ETF.

Markets  ·  13 September 2016
Europe

Gibraltar Stock Exchange to List Bitcoin Investment Product

A private stock exchange based in Gibraltar is adding an exchange traded instrument (ETI) invested in bitcoin.

Markets  ·  25 July 2016