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Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Discount Narrows In Wake of Spot Bitcoin ETF Race in U.S.
GSR Markets co-founder and President Rich Rosenblum discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook as bitcoin (BTC) remains steady over $30,000. Plus, Rosenblum addresses the discount to net asset value for the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust narrowing in the wake of asset manager BlackRock’s application to open a spot bitcoin ETF in the United States. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by DCG.
Opimas LLC CEO: BlackRock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Filing Likely 'Dead on Arrival'
Opimas LLC CEO and founder Octavio Marenzi shares his reaction to BlackRock filing for a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) with Coinbase as their partner in the surveillance-sharing agreements. "They've identified a custodian for the assets that the SEC itself has said is operating illegally...I don't quite see how BlackRock makes this happen," Marenzi said.
Ether Capital CEO Unpacks Institutional Interest in U.S. Spot Bitcoin ETF Race
The race for a spot bitcoin ETF in the U.S. is in full swing with TradFi giants from BlackRock to Fidelity refiling their applications with the SEC. Ether Capital CEO Brian Mosoff share insights into the institutional demand for a bitcoin ETF, the regulatory headwinds, and the potential outcomes.
Bitwise CIO on Spot Bitcoin ETF Race: You Have to 'Listen' When BlackRock Comes to the Market
Bitwise refiled for a bitcoin spot ETF the day after BlackRock submitted a similar application. Bitwise Asset Management Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan discusses the move and the industry implications of TradFi heavyweights racing to secure the first U.S. spot bitcoin ETF approval with the SEC. Plus, Hougan breaks down the "critical difference" between the ETF markets in the U.S., Canada and Europe.
Report Sheds Light on Taylor Swift's Previous Sponsorship Plan With FTX; Celsius Faces New Scrutiny
“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie explores the hottest stories in crypto, as bitcoin (BTC) reacts to a blowout U.S. ADP private employment report. BlackRock CEO Larry Fink discusses the future of crypto in a new interview. Bloomberg reports Celsius and its former CEO could be named in a case brought by the CFTC. And, Taylor Swift reportedly approved a sponsorship deal with FTX last year, despite previous reports that she had walked away.
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Says Bitcoin Could 'Revolutionize' the Financial System
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said crypto, specifically bitcoin (BTC), could revolutionize the financial system in a recent interview with Fox Business. "The Hash" panel shares their reaction to Fink's latest comments in the wake of BlackRock filing paperwork with the SEC on June 16 for a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund.
Crypto Trading Volumes Rise for First Time in 3 Months Amid ETF Optimism
According to a report by CCData, crypto trading volumes rose in June for the first time in three months amid optimism over spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) filings in the U.S. by TradFi giants like BlackRock and other large institutions. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of The Day."
Valkyrie Refiles for Spot Bitcoin ETF, Naming Coinbase as Surveillance Partner
Valkyrie Digital Assets refiled its application for a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, joining asset managers including BlackRock and Fidelity in taking another stab at the process. "The Hash" panel discusses the recent flurry of recent spot bitcoin ETF applications from TradFi giants.
Bitcoin Bulls Getting Ready for Seasonal Surge: Matrixport
The Nasdaq exchange has refiled its application to list BlackRock's proposed spot bitcoin ETF, joining rivals in naming Coinbase as its surveillance-sharing partner. Matrixport Head of Research and Strategy Markus Thielen discusses what to make of the ETF race and his crypto markets outlook for July, explaining why bullish bitcoin investors could be preparing for a "seasonal surge." Plus, what to expect from the Fed's June meeting minutes.
Brett Harrison Addresses Likelihood of a Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval in U.S.
Architect founder and CEO Brett Harrison weighs in on the future of spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. in the wake of Fidelity, WisdomTree, VanEck, ARK Invest, Galaxy/Invesco and BlackRock all filing applications over the past few weeks, “Is it arbitrary that the spot Bitcoin ETF cannot be approved when these other spot commodity ETFs have been approved in the past?” Harrison said.