ETFs

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
Exchanges

Public Perceptions of the Bitcoin Spot Market Are Wrong, Says Bitwise

The bitcoin spot market is “significantly" smaller and more efficient than is generally perceived, says a Bitwise paper sent as comment to the SEC.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 May 2019
Bitcoin

SEC Again Delays Decision on Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Approval

A filing from the SEC Tuesday did not advance one of several bitcoin ETF proposals currently waiting for regulatory sign-off.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 May 2019
Regulation

A New Crypto ETF Has Just Been Filed With the U.S. SEC

A prospectus for a new bitcoin and ether-based exchange-traded fund has just been filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Policy & regulation  ·  10 May 2019
Trading

Blockchain Exchange Secures $50 Million in Diamonds for ETF Launch

Blockchain-based trading platform CEDEX says it now has a trader inventory of 6,000 diamonds as it moves towards launching a diamond ETF.

Business  ·  28 March 2019
Bitcoin Futures

ETF Tied to Bitcoin Futures Withdrawn After SEC Staff Request

The withdrawal of a proposed ETF that would have had exposure to bitcoin futures comes just days after its submission to the SEC.

Markets  ·  13 February 2019
Bitcoin Futures

New Proposed ETF Would Mix Bitcoin Futures With Sovereign Debt

An ETF proposal filed Monday would invest in bitcoin futures and the sovereign debt of several developed countries.

Markets  ·  11 February 2019
Investments

Abra’s Blockchain App to Let Users Invest in Fractions of Stocks, ETFs

Abra is adding a new feature to its blockchain-based app that will allow global users to invest in fractions of stocks and ETFs.

Business  ·  6 February 2019
Japan

Japan’s Financial Regulator May Approve Crypto ETFs: Report

Japan’s Financial Services Agency is considering the approval of crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to a Bloomberg source.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 January 2019
Bitcoin

Not Everyone Wants a Bitcoin ETF

Despite the hype, some experts believe a bitcoin ETF wouldn't have much long-term impact on the broader market.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 December 2018
Bitcoin

SEC Again Delays Decision on VanEck-SolidX Bitcoin ETF

The SEC has postponed its decision deadline on the VanEck/SolidX bitcoin ETF to February 2019.

Markets  ·  6 December 2018
Regulation

Bitcoin ETF Seekers Met With SEC Monday In Latest Pitch for Approval

VanEck, SolidX and Cboe met with SEC staff on Monday to demonstrate how the bitcoin market is ready for an ETF.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 November 2018
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

SEC Faces Thursday Deadline for ProShares Bitcoin ETF Decision

The SEC will approve or disapprove a rule change proposal to list the ProShares Bitcoin ETFs sometime this week.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 August 2018