This year, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved 12 spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and nine spot ether ETFs. Here’s a deep dive into the distinctions between spot and futures crypto asset exchange-traded products (ETPs), offering essential insights for investors navigating the ever-evolving world of crypto investments. Spot vs. Futures: Navigating the Crypto ETF…
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On July 23, 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved the launch of several ethereum (ETH) spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs), marking a significant development in the cryptocurrency market. The latest report from Cryptoquant delves into the implications and insights surrounding this launch, highlighting key factors investors may want to consider. Cryptoquant Analysis Explores Implications…
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Spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are set to debut on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, following approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, announced that its Ishares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) will commence trading on Nasdaq on Tuesday, featuring a one-year fee waiver of 0.12% for the first…
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During the past year, our newsdesk has explored using generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to predict bitcoin prices and further extended this approach to forecasting the price of an ounce of fine gold. As part of this experiment, this week we used ethereum (ETH), the second largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, to query several AI…
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A senior Bloomberg ETF analyst says the final deadline for the approve of solana exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will be mid-March 2025. He stressed that the U.S. presidential election in November will play a crucial role in their approval. Analyst Discusses Political Impact on Solana ETFs A senior…
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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse believes that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve spot XRP ETFs next year, reiterating that they are inevitable. The executive discussed cryptocurrency regulations in the U.S., highlighting the SEC’s shift towards pragmatism after losing court battles. XRP ETFs Likely Approved Next Year, Ripple’s CEO Says Ripple CEO Brad…
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Cathie Wood’s Ark Investment Management has withdrawn from the race to launch a spot ether exchange-traded fund (ETF), as its name was removed from the application filed with 21shares. The ETF, now renamed 21shares Core Ethereum ETF, reflects Ark’s decision not to pursue the ether ETF at this time. Despite this, Ark remains committed to…
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Standard Chartered says markets will look ahead to exchange-traded funds (ETFs) of cryptocurrencies other than bitcoin and ether, but “this is likely a 2025 story.” They believe that the SEC approving spot ethereum ETFs suggests that the securities watchdog does not view ether as a security and that other coins similar to ether will also…
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Jim Cramer, the host of CNBC’s Mad Money show, has endorsed ethereum and spot ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs), highlighting the cryptocurrency as a “great store of value” amid concerns over the U.S. dollar due to federal budget deficits. “I have ether because it’s a great store of value,” he affirmed. Jim Cramer on Ethereum and…
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Standard Chartered Bank has revised its forecast and now expects the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) this week, with the bank’s head of digital asset research expressing 80% to 90% confidence. He estimates potential inflows of $15 billion to $45 billion into ether within the first year…
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