Jane Street named as authorized participant by all 11 bitcoin ETF hopefuls

Potential ETF issuers are in a race to the finish line — if the Securities and Exchange Commission approves the ETFs, of course. 

On Monday, most of the prospective funds filed updated S-1s with the SEC. While the S-1s aren’t indicative of approval and aren’t even the final step in the ETF process for these firms, they give a glimpse into who’s involved in the funds and what fees they plan to charge. 

A detail seen as important as the race hits the home stretch are authorized participants. An authorized participant is able to both create and redeem shares of an ETF, which can then be exchanged for either a basket of securities reflecting the holdings of the ETF or for…

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Spot Bitcoin ETFs Could Trade Live on Thursday or Friday: CNBC

Spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) could potentially commence live trading as early as Thursday or Friday, with approval happening this Wednesday, sources close to the matter told CNBC. 

This news comes amid intense anticipation for the launch of Spot Bitcoin ETFs, a significant milestone anticipated to provide mainstream investors with a regulated avenue to gain direct exposure to Bitcoin.

“Two sources close to the process now telling me it’s looking like Wednesday, which is also the deadline for Cathie Wood’s ARK and 21Shares bid,” said CNBC anchor Kate Rooney. “Then I’m told trading would happen Thursday or Friday, but it has been a moving target here on dates.”

The imminent…

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Disclaimer: Market capitalizations can vary in real-time. The information provided here is intended purely for educational purposes and should not, under any circumstances, be construed as financial advice.

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Bitcoin Holdings: A Glimpse into Corporate Strategy

In an era where digital currencies are reshaping financial paradigms, public companies have started to adopt Bitcoin as a strategic asset, underscoring its growing acceptance beyond individual investors. A recent snapshot reveals MicroStrategy at the forefront, holding a staggering 189,150 Bitcoins valued at approximately $8.4 billion, establishing itself as the apex corporate holder of this cryptocurrency. Not far behind, Marathon Digital Holdings and Tesla Inc. have also embarked on substantial Bitcoin endeavors, with holdings of 13,726 and 9,720 Bitcoins, respectively, translating to valuations of $616 million for Marathon and $436 million for Tesla.

Coinbase, a platform synonymous with cryptocurrency transactions, holds 9,480 Bitcoins worth around $425 million, demonstrating a significant vested interest in the currency’s stability and growth. Other notable entities include Hut 8, Block, Riot, Galaxy, Bitcoin Group SE, and CleanSpark, each holding between 2,311 to 9,113 Bitcoins, with respective values ranging from $103 million to $409 million.

These investments represent a significant endorsement of Bitcoin’s potential as a reserve asset and raise intriguing questions about the future interplay between traditional corporate finance and digital assets. With Bitcoin’s inherent volatility, these companies navigate uncharted waters, leveraging potential rewards against discernible risks, a testament to their innovative spirit and foresight in an increasingly digital-centric economy.

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Former SEC Chair: Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval Is Inevitable, "There's Nothing Left to Decide"

A bold statement has emerged from a former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Jay Clayton, suggesting that the approval of a Spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) is inevitable, stating that “there’s nothing left to decide,” in an interview with CNBC today.

The former SEC Chair’s confident proclamation hints at an imminent breakthrough in the regulatory landscape for Bitcoin-related financial products. This assertion aligns with the growing sentiment within the Bitcoin community, eagerly anticipating the approval of a Spot Bitcoin ETF.

“I think approval is inevitable, there’s nothing left to decide,” Clayton said. “Is the Bitcoin underlying trading market something that…

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Bitcoin hovers around $45K as crypto holds breath for spot ETFs

Bitcoin has almost fully recovered from a recent 10% fall and is now close to retesting 21-month highs set earlier this month.

BTC jumped about 3% Monday morning to briefly hit $45,235 — about 1.5% below local highs set on Jan. 2. Bitcoin has since retraced slightly. 

All this while spot ETF hopefuls lodge some of their final documents ahead of the first of the SEC’s approval deadlines this week. 

BlackRock, Grayscale, VanEck and others have disclosed their proposed management fees for their respective ETFs, with investors expected to favor products that carry the lowest costs. 

Analysts are almost certain the SEC will approve the funds — which must accumulate actual bitcoin on…

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Breez Announces FiatLink: A Lightning To Fiat API Standard

Today Breez announces FiatLink, an open API standard for the integration of on and off ramps directly inside of Lightning wallets and applications. Currently there are many issues with seamless integration of Bitcoin to fiat exchanges inside of applications, chief among them being lack of Lightning support by many brokerages. In addition to that, each brokerage service in the market builds proprietary APIs for integration with their services, increasing the overhead of integration of multiple options by application and wallet developers. Breez SDK’s support for the FiatLink API can facilitate a single solution to both problems.

FiatLink, as an open interface standard, would also allow…

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Then They Fight You

All great revolutions encounter resistance as social change moves its way through the people. This can happen gradually then suddenly, but resistance will be there. People do not easily change their world views. We (Americans) are about to experience the next chapter in the great monetary war, by way of a Bitcoin ETF approval. This approval will change the course of Bitcoin adoption for better or worse, and is a good reason to be warned of what is to come.

The Bitcoin ETF approval will send a huge message to money managers around the world, that is that “We, the US Government, deem bitcoin a safe asset for you to invest in”. Now If you’re like me, you could care less what the SEC says…

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