Business 21 March 2019

SEC crypto ETF review slammed with multiple negative comments

Those hoping for a Bitcoin exchange traded fund (ETF) might have to wait a bit longer, following a large number of negative comments over proposals currently before regulators in the United States.

Business 12 March 2019

London Stock Exchange sees first crypto ETF

Invesco, an investment management company, launched the first blockchain ETF on the London Stock Exchange on Monday.

Business 21 February 2019

US securities regulator starts reviewing 2 new crypto ETF proposals

An ETF proposal from VanEck/SolidX, filed with Cboe BZX Exchange, was published in the Federal Register, marking the first time since August 2018 that more than one ETF proposal is under review.

Business 8 February 2019

Binance CEO: Crypto needs real projects, not ETFs

Changpeng Zhao said that rather than ETFs, “for our industry to grow we need more entrepreneurs to build real projects.”​

Business 1 February 2019

Cboe applies once more for crypto ETF

With the partial government shutdown declared over, the Cboe BZX Exchange is again applying for the listing of a cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund (ETF).

Business 8 August 2018

US securities regulator delays decision on Vaneck Solidx crypto ETF

As expected, there was widespread panic in the markets after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) decided to extend the time period for taking a decision on the Vaneck Solidx BTC ETF.

Business 11 July 2018

CBOE seeks securities regulator’s approval for BTC ETF

CBOE, considered to be the world’s largest futures exchange by volume, said the ETF would allow investors to speculate on BTC, without engaging directly in the market.

Business 22 May 2018

Pioneer exchange trading fund liquidates BTC holdings

Ark Innovation ETF has divested a substantial part of its BTC holdings, citing regulatory as well as tax concerns.

Business 17 May 2018

Wall Street vet launches blockchain ETF

Brian Kelly, founder of the digital asset investment firm BKCM, has partnered with Gregg King of REX Shares to direct a portfolio of around 30 companies that currently use blockchain technology.

Business 29 March 2018

Cboe asks SEC to not interfere with Bitcoin exchange traded funds

Chris Concannon, president of investment firm Cboe Global Markets, has made an appeal to the SEC to not get involved with the development of a Bitcoin exchange traded fund.