Business 16 May 2019

US SEC ready to work with crypto, but is still a barrier

SEC says that it is more than willing to work with crypto and tries to defend its position by pointing out some of the pro-crypto moves it has made.

Business 15 May 2019

SEC holds off on Bitwise crypto ETF, wants public input

US Securities and Exchange Commission isn’t quite ready to move forward with a rule change proposal submitted by Bitwise Asset Management.

Business 15 April 2019

SEC looking into misleading ETF names

The SEC is cracking down on ETFs that are using misleading names with the alleged purpose to bring in investors who don’t know better.

Business 1 April 2019

US SEC delays decision on crypto ETFs

Despite having almost a year to determine whether crypto exchange-traded funds should be allowed, the U.S. SEC still can’t make up its mind.

Business 7 March 2019

DX Exchange launching Digital ETFs trading

The EU-regulated DX Exchange has now broadened its platform of offerings and has launched Digital ETF’s trading for its ever growing audience.

Business 14 February 2019

SEC askes Reality Shares to withdraw ETF application

The Securities and Exchange Commission has just written to the rather aptly titled Reality Shares Inc. to withdraw its BTC ETF application.

Business 12 February 2019

Scam alert: Fraudsters seek to raise money by impersonating Bakkt

Fraudsters have developed a website that claims to be raising money for the development of Bakkt.

Business 7 February 2019

AdvisorShares launches ETF for blockchain and cloud computing firms

AdvisorShares has announced that it will launch an exchange-traded fund (ETF) focusing on fast-growing tech companies.

Business 7 February 2019

Abra adds stock, ETF support to its crypto exchange app

The exchange and wallet provider has announced that it is adding access to collateralized equities, giving its customers in 155 countries the ability to trade in a number of U.S. stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETF) and commodities.

Business 24 January 2019

Wait prolonged for first crypto ETF; shutdown blamed

The Cboe BZX Exchange has withdrawn its application to list the VanEck SolidX BTC fund, previously up for consideration by the U.S. SEC.

Business 14 January 2019

Japan FSA denies ETF claims, but could accept more exchanges

Japan may not accept a crypto ETF after all, as the country’s Financial Services Authority is not considering approving a crypto futures product. It could, however, soon allow more crypto exchanges to operate in the country.

Business 8 January 2019

US trails Europe, Asia in crypto ETFs

The fears of many in the U.S. crypto community that the country would take a back seat in cryptocurrency innovation seem to have been valid.