ETFs
Spot Crypto ETF Applications Will Be Considered, Hong Kong Regulators Say
The statement from the SFC and HKMA comes as expectations mount the U.S. SEC is on the verge of approving a spot bitcoin ETF.

Small ESG-Focused Crypto Asset Manager Is Another Late Entrant to Bitcoin ETF Race
7RCC, a crypto asset management firm targeting ESG-focused investors, filed an application with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a spot-bitcoin and carbon credits futures exchange traded fund (ETF).

BlackRock Spot BTC ETF Seed Funding is a Step Forward, but Just a Step
The move appears to be more for "operational purposes," said one ETF expert.

BlackRock, Bitwise File Updated Applications for Spot Bitcoin ETF
BlackRock’s amended filing included clarifications on topics such as the Trust’s structure and potential regulatory impacts on it.

Grayscale Setting Up for Bitcoin ETF Race by Hiring Industry Veteran From Invesco
John Hoffman spent over 17 years at investment manager Invesco and will lead Grayscale's distribution and partnerships team.

Coinbase Is Dominating a Key Bitcoin ETF Service
Brian Armstrong's exchange is way ahead in being the custodian for ETF applications, and a famous name in custody, BitGo, has been missing from the conversation.

CoinShares Secures Option to Buy Valkyrie's ETF Unit
A takeover would give the company a foothold in the U.S. as investors get optimistic that crypto ETFs will win SEC approval.

Delaware, We Need to Talk
If I had a nickel for every time someone made a fake crypto-related Delaware filing, I'd have two nickels.

Bitcoin Spot ETFs Will Introduce Crypto to Broader Investor Base: Coinbase
Spot ETFs are likely to lay the foundation for a more regulated market, with greater inclusion and a significant growth in demand, the report said.

The Crypto Market Rally Looks Overdone, JPMorgan Says
Digital assets have seen strong gains in the last month due to excitement about the potential approval of bitcoin spot ETFs, but this bullish sentiment may be misplaced, the report said.
