We may be closer to Bitcoin ETF approval. The US SEC just published a memorandum from its meeting with VanEck and SolidX regarding the proposed Bitcoin exchange-traded-fund (ETF). One Step Closer to ETF Approval? In a recent meeting with the US SEC, SolidX and VanEck emphasized the importance of investor protection and support for public … Continue reading “SEC Commissioner Roisman Reviews Bitcoin ETFs”
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President Donald Trump CFTC Appointee, Giancarlo on Cryptocurrency
Author Ian CooperPosted on Categories Bitcoin, Business, CryptocurrencyLeave a comment on President Donald Trump CFTC Appointee, Giancarlo on CryptocurrencyCryptocurrency is on the tip of everyone’s tongues these days. For example, former President Bill Clinton just warned against tight regulation. Yale University’s endowment fund just made an investment. Members of the US SEC are bullish, too. In addition, now Donald Trump’s appointment to the US CFTC, J. Christopher Giancarlo says it’s here to stay, … Continue reading “President Donald Trump CFTC Appointee, Giancarlo on Cryptocurrency”
Bitwise: Ric Edelman and TD Ameritrade Invest in Crypto-Asset Manager
Author Ian CooperPosted on Categories Bitcoin, Blockchain, Business, Cryptocurrency, NewsLeave a comment on Bitwise: Ric Edelman and TD Ameritrade Invest in Crypto-Asset ManagerRic Edelman is quite bullish on cryptocurrencies. Why Edelman is Bullish “I’m bullish on it because Bitcoin is now 10 years old, it’s a $200 billion market in crypto total, Bitcoin is 40% of that. Clearly, it’s here to stay. There’s massive amounts of investment going into the blockchain, and cryptoassets specifically, and financial advisors, I … Continue reading “Bitwise: Ric Edelman and TD Ameritrade Invest in Crypto-Asset Manager”
US SEC Sets New Deadline for Bitcoin ETFs
Author Ian CooperPosted on Categories Bitcoin, Business, Cryptocurrency, ETFLeave a comment on US SEC Sets New Deadline for Bitcoin ETFsIn late August 2018, cryptocurrencies pulled back on the U.S. SEC’s denial of nine ETFs. In fact, it rejected two ETFs by ProShares that would track Bitcoin future contracts. It denied five inversed and leveraged ETFs from Direxion. And it denied one from GraniteShares. The news came as no surprise The US SEC cited failure … Continue reading “US SEC Sets New Deadline for Bitcoin ETFs”
President Trump Boosts Possibility of a Bitcoin ETF
Author Ian CooperPosted on Categories Bitcoin, Business, Cryptocurrency, ETF, General, News1 Comment on President Trump Boosts Possibility of a Bitcoin ETFThe likelihood of a Bitcoin ETF just got stronger. All thanks to President Trump’s latest appointment of Republican Elad Roisman to the U.S. SEC. In fact, he may be the missing piece that could tilt the balance in favor of approval. With a strong stance on fair regulation of cryptocurrency, Roisman noted: “The SEC must … Continue reading “President Trump Boosts Possibility of a Bitcoin ETF”
