Congress Urges SEC Chair to Approve Bitcoin ETFs, Increase Investor Protection

In a bipartisan effort, members of Congress from both parties have sent a strong message to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler, urging the approval of Bitcoin (BTC) spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and an end to discriminatory practices. The first letter, signed by representatives Tom Emmer, Mike Flood, Wiley Nickel, and Ritchie […]

SEC Delays Decision on Spot Ether ETFs From ARK 21Shares and VanEck

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed reaching a decision on whether to approve or disapprove of spot Ether ETH exchange-traded fund applications from ARK 21Shares and VanEck. The commission said it had received no public comments on either proposal and would push the deadlines for another delay or decision to Dec. […]

Kraken Exchange to Offer Stock Trading Services in US, UK

Kraken, a cryptocurrency exchange, is reportedly planning to offer users trading services for stocks listed in the United States and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The exchange is expected to launch its services in the U.S. and U.K. sometime in 2024 through a division called Kraken Securities. To do so, the exchange will need to obtain licensing […]

Congressmen Urge SEC to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETFs

Four US Congressmen have written a letter to the SEC Chief Gary Gensler, demanding the approval of a Bitcoin ETF. The letter alleges discrimination against BTC ETF on the part of the SEC. The letter was penned by Representatives Mike Flood, Tom Emmer, Ritchie Torres, and Wiley Nickel. It draws attention to Grayscale Investments’ recent […]

Bitget Listing PayPal USD Stablecoin, Enhancing Crypto Trading Experience

Bitget, a top crypto derivatives and copy trading exchange, is thrilled to announce the upcoming listing of PayPal USD (PYUSD), a stablecoin issued and hosted by Paxos Trust Company, LLC, on its trading platform starting today. This move reflects Bitget’s commitment to providing traders with a seamless and compliant trading experience.PYUSD is a stablecoin backed […]

SEC Chair Gary Gensler: Most Cryptocurrencies Fall Under SEC Regulations

The chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, has made it clear that most cryptocurrencies fall under the agency’s securities regulations.Gensler has been vocal about his stance on the matter, and has not wavered in his opinion that the SEC’s regulations should apply to the majority of digital assets.The SEC has […]

SEC Delays Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Until 2024

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed its decision on two spot Bitcoin ETF applications by ARK Invest and 21Shares and Global X, with the former postponed to January 2024. This means that investors and stakeholders may have to wait until next year to get such a product approved. In a letter published […]

BlockFi Creditors Closer to Repayment After Liquidation Plan Approval

Customers of the now bankrupt cryptocurrency lending platform BlockFi are closer to being paid out after a United States Bankruptcy Court in New Jersey approved its liquidation plan. Judge Michael A. Kaplan approved BlockFi’s third amended Chapter 11 plan in a Sept. 26 court hearing. The amount of repayment received by BlockFi’s unsecured creditors will […]

Lawmakers Urge SEC to Approve Spot Bitcoin ETFs Immediately

A group of U.S. Congress members have sent a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler, urging the agency to approve the listing of spot-bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) immediately. The letter was signed by Representatives Mike Flood, Tom Emmer, Ritchie Torres, and Wiley Nickel. The lawmakers argued that a regulated spot […]