BlackRock, Worldcoin, Ripple: Bitcoin Bull Mike Novogratz Dishes on Crypto

(Bloomberg) -- As Bitcoin roars back after a year of crypto industry scandals and losses, Mike Novogratz says one man in particular gives him reason to stay bullish.Most Read from BloombergThe Pizza That’s Taking Over the USLargest US Grid Declares Emergency Alert For July 27China’s Push to Expand BRICS Membership FaltersTraders Are Risking It All on Bets That Market Boom Will LastClear Led a Flyer Carrying Ammo Under a False Name to TSA, Sparking Probe“The most important thing that happened thi

• 2023-07-29
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Grayscale Urges Equal Treatment for All Spot Bitcoin ETF's in Letter to SEC

If the SEC decides to change course and approve one or more of of the current spot bitcoin ETF applications, “it must do so in a fair and orderly manner,” the statement said.

• 2023-07-28
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Grayscale Argues SEC Should Approve All Bitcoin ETFs at the Same Time

The firm is suing the SEC over denials to convert GBTC into a spot Bitcoin ETF.

• 2023-07-28
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BlackRock Vows To Democratize Crypto Opportunities

BlackRock Inc. Co-Founder and CEO Larry Fink wants to "democratize" Bitcoin through a spot trading Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) Fink filed an application for the spot Bitcoin ETF on June 15 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The application was rejected due to concerns regarding market manipulation. "We believe we have a responsibility to democratize investing. We've done a great job, and the role of ETFs in the world is transforming investing. And we're only at the beginni

• 2023-07-28
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US SEC accepts six spot bitcoin ETF proposals for review

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has accepted applications to create spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds from six firms including BlackRock for review, the first step in the agency's process for deciding whether or not to approve the latest round of proposals. The SEC has previously rejected dozens of spot bitcoin ETF applications, saying the proposals did not meet anti-fraud and investor protection standards.

• 2023-07-19
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SEC Accepts Valkyrie Bitcoin ETF Proposal for Official Review

The financial services firm has adopted ‘BRRR’ as the ticker for its ETF, the second application after BlackRock to be accepted by the regulator.

• 2023-07-18
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BlackRock (BLK) CEO Larry Fink Opens up on Crypto Outlook

BlackRock (BLK) CEO Larry Fink says how crypto fits into the company's broader mission of democratizing investing.

• 2023-07-17
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Bitcoin, Coinbase Are Soaring Despite Obstacles Facing Spot Bitcoin ETFs

Analysts warn that steps to limit market manipulation might not clear the Securities and Exchange Commission’s bar.

• 2023-07-10
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This Week in Coins: Solana Surges as Bitcoin and Ethereum Rally Rebound

Bitcoin hit a one-year high this week before settling back down by Saturday.

• 2023-07-09
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BlackRock CEO’s Turnabout on Bitcoin Elicits Cheers, Skepticism of Crypto Cred

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink's change of heart on bitcoin could make it easier for fellow Wall Street executives to embrace cryptocurrencies, but experts warn that his favored financial instrument – the exchange-traded fund, or ETF – is an investment vehicle that's categorically different from the core idea behind digital assets, and could push the industry in the wrong direction.

• 2023-07-08
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