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BlackRock has set the stage for the potential launch of its spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) next week, with a proposed fee of 0.25%.

crypto task force held its first public meeting with experts on Friday, focusing on how securities laws might apply to digital assets as the Trump administration looks to overhaul cryptocurrency regulations. Among the participants of the roundtable were John Reed Stark, former chief of the SEC's Office of Internet Enforcement, Miles Jennings, the general counsel for Andreessen Horowitz's crypto arm, a16z, and former SEC Commissioner Troy Paredes. Republican SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce is leading the task force, which is charged with developing rules and guidance for crypto.

New York Stock Exchange, according to a regulatory filing. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) had in January approved the bitcoin ETFs to track bitcoin, in what was a watershed for the world's largest cryptocurrency and the broader crypto industry.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is updating its complaint against Binance, shifting its focus away from proving certain tokens are securities such as SOL and MATIC are securities.

exchange-traded funds (ETFs) will begin trading on Tuesday following final approval from the US Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC). At least two of the eight firms that applied, including BlackRock and VanEck, have been authorised to launch their products. These ETFs will be available on three major exchanges Cboe, Nasdaq, and NYSE all ready for the debut.

Bankrupt crypto firm Terraform Labs has announced plans to sell four of its businesses as part of a $4.5 billion deal with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse criticized US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler’s views and actions regarding the crypto industry on June 25, suggesting they could adversely affect President Biden’s re-election bid in November.

The world’s largest cryptocurrency asset manager Grayscale Investments withdrew its application for an Ether futures exchange-traded fund (ETF) just three weeks before the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was set to rule on several spot ETH ETFs.

Robinhood Markets, a prominent retail trading platform, announced its intention on May 7 to challenge the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in court following allegations of securities violations. 

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again delayed its decision on the spot Ethereum ETFs applications submitted by Hashdex and ARK 21Shares.

Fidelity has updated its Spot Ethereum exchange traded fund (ETF) application to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 18 to include staking.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) further delayed its decision on an application by asset manager BlackRock for its spot ethereum exchange-traded fund, according to a regulatory filing on Monday. BlackRock in November last year filed its application for its iShares Ethereum Trust, which will be listed on the Nasdaq if approved.

Ethereum ETF in May, anticipation is running high for another major milestone in the crypto space. If Bitcoin's dominance in the crypto market is undeniable, Ethereum's unique functionalities and growing ecosystem make it a force to be reckoned with. The Ethereum blockchain and its native currency, Ether (ETH), serve as the backbone for a vast array of decentralized applications and innovative projects. From smart contracts to decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), Ethereum's ecosystem continues to drive unprecedented levels of use cases and activities.

Debt Box, a software firm entangled in a legal battle with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has launched a countermove against the regulatory body’s attempt to dismiss the case.

Troubled cryptocurrency exchange Binance.US continues to face pressure from regulators in the United States after regulators in Florida and Alaska told the crypto exchange that it can no longer serve its residents.

Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sent ripples of excitement through the global crypto community. This milestone has been heralded as a game-changer, with industry experts anticipating significant shifts in the market dynamics. Edul Patel, CEO & Co-founder of Mudrex, asserts, «The SEC's approval of Bitcoin spot ETFs will attract institutional investors who were previously cautious due to regulatory concerns. There will be increased institutional interest which could further lead to higher liquidity and more stability in the market, which may have a global impact, including in India.» Positive developments in the US crypto space often have a ripple effect on global market sentiment. Edul emphasizes that «As the SEC's approval is now seen as a vote of confidence in the legitimacy and maturity of the crypto market, this is set to boost confidence among investors worldwide. As regulatory bodies are also monitoring the global regulatory trends, it is likely that regulators in India might adjust the policies or approach towards crypto-related financial products.» While the immediate effects might be evident in the Bitcoin market, the legitimization of crypto investment through regulated spot ETFs has broader implications. Edul Patel notes that this could attract a diverse investor base, encouraging increased capital flows across various cryptocurrencies. Notably, major players like BlackRock have already filed for Ethereum spot ETFs, and the industry is eagerly awaiting potential approvals in this space.

exchange-traded fund (ETF) to track Bitcoin by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sent waves of excitement across the global cryptocurrency community. This development is not only an important milestone for crypto enthusiasts around the world, but also raises an important question for Indian investors – can they also participate in the Bitcoin ETF? Viram Shah, CEO of Vested Finance, said, «For Indian investors, the Bitcoin ETF will provide an opportunity to include crypto in their portfolio via the Liberalized Remittance Scheme (LRS) route.» Indian individuals can send money outside the country through the LRS route. Under the scheme, an individual can send a maximum of $250,000 to an overseas jurisdiction in a year. Like any investment, Bitcoin ETFs come with their own set of pros and cons. However, one notable advantage is that investors can gain exposure to Bitcoin through regulated entities, alleviating concerns about cryptocurrency storage.

ETF) to track bitcoin, industry experts predicted that Bitcoin could hit the $200,000-mark. Additionally, inflows of $50-100 billion in Bitcoin ETFs is expected in 2024, they said. Global bank Standard Chartered said in a note, «We expect Bitcoin to enjoy price gains of a similar magnitude as a result of US spot ETF approval, but we see these gains materialising over a shorter (one- to two-year) period, given our view that the BTC ETF market will develop more quickly, This is consistent with our end-2024 view of Bitcoin at the USD 100,000 level.» «If ETF-related inflows materialise as we expect, we think an end-2025 level closer to USD 200,000 is possible. This assumes that between 437,000 and 1.32mn new bitcoins will be held in spot US ETFs by end-2024. In USD terms, this should be roughly USD 50-100bn,» it added. Predicting Bitcoin's price target for 2024, Mudrex CEO Edul Patel said, «It should be a great year for BTC in 2024. The combined effect of ETFs, halving and regulatory clarity drive up demand. It is expected that BTC will cross its previous highs of $69k.»

Do Kwon, the former CEO of Terra, is seeking a delay in the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) trial against him and his former company so he can attend the trial.

Analysts are anticipating a substantial influx of $4 billion on the first day of trading for Spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) finally granted official approval to 11 Spot Bitcoin ETFs in a historic decision.

Bitwise Asset Management has unveiled plans to allocate 10% of the profits generated by its Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB) to support Bitcoin open-source development.