Spot Bitcoin ETF approved, but not in the US
This week’s episode of The Market Report discusses the spot Bitcoin ETF that just launched in Europe and why the U.S. still lags behind. Go to Source
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Coinbase wins NFA approval to offer Bitcoin and Ether futures in US
Coinbase is preparing to roll out cryptocurrency futures trading for institutional investors in the United States. Go to Source
US lawmakers press SEC and FINRA on Prometheum’s broker-dealer approval
Members of the House Financial Services Committee questioned the “timing and circumstances” of FINRA approving Prometheum’s special purpose broker-dealer license in May. Go to Source
Coinbase political initiative features US lawmaker who admitted to ethics violations
Rep. David Schweikert, featured as a lawmaker “very supportive” of crypto in the United States, paid $175,000 as part of a settlement related to violations of House ethics rules. Go to Source
SEC delays set deadline for Bitcoin ETF approval to early 2024
With a maximum 240-day window available to the SEC to delay crypto ETF applications, some firms could wait until March 2024 to hear decisions on filings made in July 2023. Go to Source
Crypto adoption crosses party lines amid Washington’s political deadlock
Support for crypto among United States politicians and voters appears to be crossing party lines with bipartisanship agreements. Go to Source
This scenario could spark Gary Gensler’s resignation: Former SEC official
John Reed Stark believes SEC chair Gary Gensler could throw in the towel, depending on a possible scenario to play out in 2024. Go to Source
SEC punts on ARK 21Shares spot Bitcoin ETF, opens proposal to comments
ARK Investment Management founder and CEO Cathie Wood predicted on Aug. 7 the SEC would delay its decision on the firm’s spot BTC ETF application. Go to Source
US regulators consider regulating political deep fakes ahead of 2024 election
The Federal Election Commission in the U.S. unanimously voted to advance a petition to regulate political ads that use artificial intelligence. Go to Source
SEC announces $24M settlement for case against Bittrex and its former CEO
The U.S. regulator filed a complaint in April claiming Bittrex and William Shihara operated an unregistered exchange, also separately charging Bittrex Global. Go to Source