Valkyrie Investments, a leading asset management firm, is set to become the first to offer exposure to both Ether and Bitcoin futures contracts within a single entity. The firm plans to purchase Ethereum Futures on Oct. 3, and will rebrand its existing Bitcoin futures ETF to the “Valkyrie Bitcoin and Ether Strategy ETF”. Commenting on […]
Valkyrie, an asset manager, has taken a pioneering step in the investment domain by amalgamating Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) futures under a singular Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) umbrella. This monumental move was made possible after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) gave its approval, allowing Valkyrie to evolve its existing Bitcoin futures ETF into […]
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed reviewing Bitcoin ETF applications from major financial firms, including BlackRock, Valkyrie, Invesco, and Bitwise. Analysts suggest this postponement is due to the impending risk of a U.S. government shutdown on Oct.1.The competition to launch a spot Bitcoin ETF in the United States has attracted much […]
VanEck has released two TV commercials to promote its upcoming Ethereum Strategy ETF, tickered EFUT, which is expected to be listed on the Chicago Board Options Exchange and managed by Greg Krezner. Bloomberg ETF analysts Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart believe the ads could mean the ETF is launching sooner than expected, with Seyffart expecting […]
VanEck, a prominent investment manager, has revealed plans to launch an Ethereum Futures exchange-traded fund (ETF). This news comes shortly after the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced its intention to fast-track the approval of some Ether futures ETF applications ahead of a potential US government shutdown. The ETF, named the VanEck Ethereum Strategy […]
The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) recently released a paper that discussed the potential for crypto-asset trading platforms (CTPs) to play a larger role in the “real” economy and society. The WFE suggested six principles for regulating CTPs, including segregating functions to avoid trading against customers. It also encouraged the integration of distributed ledger technology […]
Kraken, a crypto exchange giant, is making bold strides into the stock trading arena. The venture will be spearheaded by a newly-formed entity, Kraken Securities, which is set to facilitate trade in stocks listed in both the United States and the United Kingdom. The exchange has secured necessary approvals for UK stock offerings and is […]
Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency platform, has been granted regulatory approval from the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) to offer perpetual futures trading services to retail customers outside the United States. This move marks a strategic step towards Coinbase’s global expansion in the cryptocurrency market.The global futures market is a key component of the crypto industry, accounting […]
Lawmakers have recently sent a letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) urging the regulator to hasten the approval of Bitcoin Exchange Traded Products (ETPs). The letter was signed by congress representatives Mike Flood, Tom Emmer, Ritchie Torres, and Wiley Nickel. The lawmakers acknowledged the significance that approval would hold in the market, […]
The Blockchain Expo in Amsterdam has highlighted the potential of the cryptocurrency ecosystem in Europe, with prominent speakers discussing the importance of progressive regulation and the use of blockchain technology to power innovative products and solutions. Regulatory matters remain a key focus, with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation seen as a positive […]
