Grayscale

Grayscale Investments CEO Michael Sonnenshein looks back on the spot bitcoin ETF approval and what it means for Grayscale and the wider crypto markets. Plus, insights on the competitive fees and how Grayscale plans to compete with other ETF issuers.

18. Jan. 2024

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved bitcoin ETFs on Wednesday, broadening access to the 15-year-old cryptocurrency. Grayscale Investments Chief Legal Officer Craig Salm joins "First Mover" to discuss what happens next.

11. Jan. 2024

As the first batch of spot bitcoin ETFs started trading, Grayscale Investments Chief Legal Officer Craig Salm revealed GBTC's trading volume the first day after the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) green-lit the product in the U.S.

11. Jan. 2024

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines shaping the crypto industry from Grayscale claiming bragging rights for being the first product to begin trading to stablecoin issuer Circle Internet Financial filing for an IPO. Plus insights on X no longer support NFT profile pictures.

11. Jan. 2024

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines shaping the crypto industry today, including Goldman Sachs being in talks to play the key role of being an "authorized participant" for BlackRock and Grayscale's bitcoin ETFs, according to CoinDesk sources. Bitcoin (BTC) is back above $43,000 again. And, Cathie Wood's ARK Invest is offloading more Coinbase shares.

4. Jan. 2024

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest crypto headlines today, including Polygon Labs' new grant program for developers, SEC chair Gary Gensler's recent comments on an FTX reboot, and some Solana ecosystem tokens gaining value. Plus, bitcoin price action as the SEC opens talks with Grayscale Investments on a spot bitcoin ETF, according to a person familiar with the matter. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by DCG.

9. Nov. 2023

The SEC has started talks with Grayscale on the details of the company's application to convert its trust product GBTC to a spot bitcoin ETF, according to a CoinDesk source. Hashnote CEO Leo Mizuhara shares his reaction, as bitcoin (BTC) crosses $37,000, its highest level in more than 18 months. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by DCG.

9. Nov. 2023

The SEC decided not to appeal its court loss against Grayscale, which means GBTC’s conversion to a spot BTC ETF is likely on its way. And multiple spot Bitcoin ETF applications appear to be inching closer to approval. James Seyffart, market analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, and Matt Hougan, chief investment officer at Bitwise Asset Management, feel quite certain a spot Bitcoin ETF will launch in the next few months.

27. Okt. 2023

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) won’t appeal a courtroom loss against Grayscale, a person familiar with the matter said Friday, boosting the odds the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) can be turned into a more-appealing ETF. The Crypto Trader author Glen Goodman shares his crypto markets analysis. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by DCG.

16. Okt. 2023

Friday is the deadline for the SEC to challenge Grayscale's legal victory, after a court ruled the regulator must review its rejection of Grayscale's attempt to convert GBTC into an exchange-traded fund (ETF). 21.co co-founder and CEO Hany Rashwan discusses his crypto markets analysis and the outlook for a spot bitcoin ETF approval. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by DCG.

13. Okt. 2023