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Former FTX Executive Ryan Salame to Plead Guilty: Bloomberg; Neowiz To Build Games on Avalanche
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie takes a closer look at the hottest crypto stories today, including former FTX executive Ryan Salame's plans to plead guilty to criminal charges, Bloomberg reported. Korean game publisher Neowiz plans to build games on the Avalanche blockchain. The regulatory warning from the IMF and FSB. Activity in the crypto spot market falls. ARK Invest and 21Shares applied for regulatory approval for an ETF that would directly hold ether.
Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest Files for First Spot Ether ETF
Asset managers ARK Invest and 21Shares have applied for regulatory approval for an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that would directly hold ether (ETH), according to a Wednesday filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Banrion Capital Management Chief Investment Strategist Victoria Bills discusses the move and the potential impact on the crypto markets.
Fundstrat Strategist Outlines Three Major Risks That Could Possibly Halt a Crypto Rally
Bitcoin (BTC) continued its subdued start to the week, trading below $26,000 for the past 24 hours. This comes after the SEC delayed key ETF decisions that were expected on Friday, damping traders' hopes of a long-term recovery. Fundstrat Global Advisors Head of Digital Asset Strategy Sean Farrell discusses his crypto markets outlook and identifies three major risks for a possible downturn.
SEC Delays Spot Bitcoin ETF Decision; Creditors Accuse Genesis of Ballot-Stuffing Over FTX Deal
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest stories in crypto, as the markets react to the August jobs report and the SEC's move to delay the decision on spot bitcoin ETF applications. A stablecoin backed by one of the most volatile currencies rapidly grows. Creditors of Genesis Global Capital are making accusations of vote-buying to “manipulate” a proposed deal with the defunct exchange FTX. Genesis and CoinDesk share the same parent company, DCG.
Grayscale Scores Legal Victory Against SEC; India Moves on Blockchain
Host Angie Lau takes a deep dive into Grayscale Investments' legal victory against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and what this means for other pending bitcoin ETF applications. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by Digital Currency Group (DCG). Plus, the state of blockchain developments in India. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."
What the U.S. August Jobs Report Means for Crypto
The U.S. added 187,000 jobs in August versus expectations for 170,000. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate for August was 3.8% versus forecasts for 3.5%. Bitwise Crypto Analyst Ryan Rasmussen discusses the data and the implications for the crypto markets. Plus, his take on the outlook for a spot bitcoin ETF in the United States.
SEC Delays Decision on Latest Bitcoin ETF Applications After Grayscale Victory
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) delayed until October a decision on all spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications, according to agency filings on Thursday. CoinDesk's global policy and regulation managing editor Nikhilesh De discusses the potential timeline for a firm decision to be made. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by Digital Currency Group (DCG).
SEC Regulators 'Running Around Frantically' Amid Grayscale's Court Win: Former SEC Lawyer
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has 45 days to appeal a federal circuit court's decision saying the agency must review Grayscale Investments' application to launch the first spot bitcoin ETF. Perkins Coie Partner and former SEC enforcement lawyer Keith Miller shares insights into the next steps, explaining why this is a "crack in the SEC's cryptocurrency foundation." Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by Digital Currency Group (DCG).
Grayscale's Legal Victory Against SEC Clears Path for Spot Bitcoin ETFs: Bernstein
Broker Bernstein said in a research report that Grayscale's landmark win against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) increases the likelihood the agency might approve all bitcoin spot ETF applications together. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the legal victory. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by Digital Currency Group (DCG).
Grayscale's Victory Against SEC a 'Major Win' for Crypto: Grayscale Chief Legal Officer
The SEC must review its rejection of Grayscale Investments' attempt to convert the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into an ETF, a federal court ruled. Grayscale Investments Chief Legal Officer Craig Salm discusses the legal victory potentially paving the way for a spot bitcoin ETF in the U.S. and the broader implications for the crypto industry. Grayscale and CoinDesk are both owned by Digital Currency Group (DCG).