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Breaking News: SEC Approves Spot Bitcoin ETFs for Trading

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SEC gives green light to 11 spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds, marking a watershed moment for cryptocurrency enthusiasts. #Bitcoin #ETF #SEC

In a groundbreaking move, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved 11 spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for trading, opening up new avenues for investors to directly access the world of cryptocurrency. This approval comes after a long-awaited decision, with major financial players like BlackRock and Fidelity eagerly preparing to offer these innovative investment options. The SEC's decision signals a significant shift towards embracing digital assets within traditional financial markets.

With the rise of Bitcoin ETFs, the landscape of crypto investing is set to evolve dramatically. These ETFs allow investors to track the price of Bitcoin without directly owning the digital currency, reducing barriers to entry for those interested in cryptocurrency but hesitant to navigate the complexities of wallets and exchanges. The approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs represents a major win for the crypto community, highlighting the growing acceptance and integration of digital currencies into mainstream investment portfolios.

As the first spot Bitcoin ETFs hit the market, they are poised to revolutionize the blockchain space and drive further adoption of cryptocurrencies among retail and institutional investors. The SEC's nod to these ETFs underscores a shift in the regulatory outlook towards digital assets, paving the way for more innovative financial products centered around Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The arrival of spot Bitcoin ETFs signals a new era in crypto investment, offering a bridge between traditional finance and the decentralized world of blockchain technology.

In a parallel development, financial giants like BlackRock and Grayscale have been approved as key players in the Bitcoin ETF landscape. This approval reflects a growing interest from institutional investors in incorporating digital assets into their portfolios, signaling a broader acceptance and recognition of cryptocurrencies as legitimate investment vehicles. The future of Bitcoin ETFs promises to reshape the financial industry, with implications that extend far beyond the realm of digital currencies.

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Bitcoin ETF hopefuls still expect SEC approval despite social media ... (Reuters)

U.S. asset managers remain hopeful the securities regulator will permit the trading of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), even after a fake post on ...

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What is a spot bitcoin ETF, and how will its approval by the SEC ... (CBS News)

Major financial firms such as BlackRock and Fidelity are lining up to offer spot bitcoin ETFs for the first time. Here's what investors should know.

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Bitcoin ETF: Fund Managers Reveal Fees Ahead Of Possible Approval (Forbes)

Several applicants seeking to launch bitcoin exchange-traded funds cut their proposed fees on the ETFs, as the battle for control of the much-anticipated ...

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BlackRock and Grayscale among 11 firms approved for spot Bitcoin ... (Fortune)

SEC Chair Gary Gensler has long been a critic of the crypto industry. ... After a false start on Tuesday, the Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday ...

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Analyst: What false Bitcoin ETF Approval means for BTC (crypto.news)

YouTube analyst Crypto Banter predicts that Bitcoin is still on an uptrend despite a false SEC announcement and Gary Gensler's clarification.

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On the morning of potential spot bitcoin ETF approval, here's how ... (Blockworks)

The launch of bitcoin futures ETFs, the entrance of a TradFi giant in BlackRock, and Grayscale's legal victory over the SEC have preceded the upcoming decision.

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Fake Bitcoin ETF Approval Sees Massive Price Swing (DIGIT.FYI)

A compromised SEC X account leads to Bitcoin surging and retreating after it falsely approves a Bitcoin ETF.

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Exclusive: Jump sits out Bitcoin ETF race amid broader crypto pullback (Fortune)

The trading firm has reduced its crypto business after its disastrous involvement with the failed crypto firm Terraform Labs.

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Bitcoin: Crypto fans can now invest in exchange-traded funds - but ... (BBC News)

Long-awaited approval from US financial authorities means cryptocurrency fans have a new way to trade.

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SEC approves first spot bitcoin ETFs in boost to crypto advocates (Financial Times)

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the first spot bitcoin exchange traded funds in a watershed moment that cryptocurrency enthusiasts ...

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Why a US bitcoin ETF is a game-changer for crypto (Reuters)

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday approved exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that track the price of bitcoin in a game-changer for ...

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SEC approves physical bitcoin ETF in the US (ETF Stream)

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has greenlighted the creation of spot bitcoin ETFs, a watershed decision expected to drive billions of dollars ...

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Spot Bitcoin ETFs Are Approved by SEC, Cleared To Start Trading ... (Investopedia)

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has approved 11 spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds, which are set to begin trading on Thursday.

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SEC Approves Spot Bitcoin ETFs—First Crypto Funds Of Kind (Forbes)

Investors no longer have to go through a crypto-focused exchange to directly invest in bitcoin.

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The First Bitcoin ETF Will Revolutionize The Blockchain Space (Forbes)

After so many years of waiting, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) approval of the first Bitcoin-based Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) is ...

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SEC Approves Spot Bitcoin ETFs for Trading (Morningstar)

The SEC's approval comes a day after its “unauthorised” social media hiccup announcing ETF approvals.

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The SEC has approved bitcoin ETFs. What are they and what does it ... (The Guardian)

The SEC has given the green light to 11 exchange traded funds for bitcoin, opening the door to cryptocurrencies for many new investors.

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Bitcoin ETFs Have Arrived. Here's Who Stands to Get Rich (WIRED)

The US approval of spot bitcoin ETFs, a new way to track the price of bitcoin, could trigger a gold rush for investors. But an exclusive cast of middlemen ...

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UK Undermines 'Crypto Hub' Vision As US Approves Bitcoin Spot ETF (Forbes)

As highlighted in a recent Financial Time article, "The hotly anticipated launch of a bitcoin ETF in the US leaves the UK out of step with some other major ...

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'Watershed moment' for crypto as SEC approves 11 spot bitcoin ETFs (Investment Week)

'Investors should remain cautious about the myriad risks associated with bitcoin and products whose value is tied to crypto,' the SEC chair said.

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Fintechs "thrilled" over spot bitcoin ETF approvals (Tech.eu)

The SEC's approval of all 11 applications from spot bitcoin issuers has been welcomed by the fintech industry and marks a potentially landmark event for the ...

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Why Europe is sitting out the Bitcoin ETF party (DL News)

Bitcoin ETFs? Meh. Market watchers are not all convinced that the hype around spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the US will make much difference in ...

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Bitcoin bulls take $85m hit amid SEC's ETF approval (Financial News)

The SEC approved 11 spot bitcoin ETF applications from firms including BlackRock, Ark Investments, Fidelity, Invesco, Grayscale, and VanEck on 10 January. READ ...

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BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF fee war isn't the only threat to Coinbase (DL News)

And custody revenue is unlikely to be material for the crypto exchange. Coinbase is tied to most spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund applications, and its stock ...

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What Does the Spot Bitcoin ETF Mean for UK Investors? (Morningstar)

VIDEO: Monika Calay explains why the approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF is significant for investors beyond the US, but warns investors of volatility and risk.

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What to Know About Bitcoin ETFs as Regulators Approve Funds (TIME)

The Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday reluctantly approved the first exchange-traded funds that hold bitcoin.

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SEC Approves Spot Bitcoin ETFs for Trading in 'Watershed' Move (Morningstar)

The approval comes just a day after an 'unauthorised' social media hiccup announced Bitcoin spot ETFs had been approved by the US regulator.

The American Post-Bitcoin ETF Dilemma: Crypto Protection Or ... (Forbes)

Bitcoin has delivered an annualized return of 149 percent over a 13 year and been the easiest investment for the average American to access and invest in.

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BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) Clears Final SEC Hurdle - FinTech ... (FinTech Futures)

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The registration statement for BlackRock's spot bitcoin ETF, the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), has been declared effective by ...

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Bitcoin ETFs begin trading in end to decade-long tussle with SEC (Reuters)

Several exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to the spot price of bitcoin began trading in the U.S. on Thursday in a landmark moment for the cryptocurrency ...

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The First Bitcoin ETF Could Revolutionize The Blockchain Space (Forbes)

After so many years of waiting, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) approval of the first Bitcoin-based Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) is ...

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Will a bitcoin ETF ever reach Europe? (Financial News)

For a cohort of heavyweight US fund houses, the long wait is over. The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved ETFs that offer retail investors ...

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Can I Buy a Bitcoin Spot ETF in The UK? (Morningstar)

It's a move that tops off years of wrangling over how viable cryptocurrency investing actually is – not to mention the manipulability of markets themselves. For ...

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Bitcoin volumes surge as long-awaited ETFs debut (Financial Times)

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Bitcoin trading volumes surged after the first US exchange traded funds ...

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