Bitcoin ETF
Did a Short Squeeze Drive BTC Prices Higher?
Bitcoin broke back above $39K Sunday in the largest single daily gain in six weeks. BNY Mellon's Ben Slavin shares his analysis on the potential factors driving the BTC spike. Plus, insights into rising institutional demand for crypto services as BNY Mellon begins to custody crypto and outlook for bitcoin ETFs in the U.S.

Timothy Massad: Bitcoin ETFs Could Lead to Greater Regulation
Responding to Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s call for SEC to clarify its role on crypto regulations, former CFTC Chairman Timothy Massad suggests that the SEC, despite not having direct authority to regulate crypto exchanges, could approve bitcoin ETFs as a way to “bring some regulatory standards.”

Will ARK Invest Win the Bitcoin ETF Race?
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest is the latest company seeking approval with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to register a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). “The Hash” panel discusses the U.S. bitcoin ETF race and how an ETF would impact the crypto markets.

ETF Race Heats Up, Global Exchanges Under Regulatory Pressure
Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest is working with crypto ETP issuer 21Shares to enter the bitcoin ETF race under the symbol “ARKB.” Will Wood get a bitcoin ETF over the finish line with U.S. regulators? CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De examines the regulatory hurdles.

Republican House Campaign Arm to Accept Donations in Crypto
The National Republican Congressional Committee will reportedly accept donations via BitPay in cryptocurrencies. Also, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is extending Vaneck's Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application decision. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De shares insights into the latest regulatory news.

SEC Staff Calls Bitcoin “Highly Speculative,” Hints at ETF Skepticism
According to a published staff statement, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says bitcoin is a “highly speculative” asset. “The Hash” team examines the regulator's skepticism towards supporting a bitcoin ETF (exchange-traded fund) and the more significant role of the SEC in the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

SEC Will Consider Yet Another Bitcoin ETF Application
A new bitcoin ETF application from Wise Origin will join the growing line of would-be ETFs awaiting SEC approval. CoinDesk's Nik De breaks down what we know so far about Wise Origin's application and shares his thoughts about whether the influx of ETF applications is a positive or a negative for the crypto industry.

L'ETF Bitcoin di 3iQ e CoinShares supera i 1 miliardo di dollari canadesi di AUM
"Raggiungere 1 miliardo di dollari in sole tre settimane dimostra l'enorme domanda di mercato per Bitcoin", ha affermato Fred Pye, CEO di 3iQ.

What’s Going On With The SEC’s Review of Bitcoin ETF Applications?
Today marks the official deadline for the SEC to make an initial decision regarding the VanEck bitcoin ETF. As expected, the SEC has pushed back the decision until June. CoinDesk’s Nik De discusses what’s behind the delays and when the SEC will likely reach a decision.

What's Behind Bitcoin's Plummeting Price?
Between falling hashrates, capital gains taxes, and a substantial sell-off, it's been a hard week for bitcoin. "All About Bitcoin's" Week-in-Review panel weighs in on the biggest events of the week, including a new bitcoin ETF in Canada and Schwab's CEO voicing an interest in crypto.
