U.S. SEC officials discuss spot bitcoin ETFs with companies like BlackRock and Grayscale, with a January 10, 2024, decision looming.
The SEC sets a December 29 deadline for final proposal changes, potentially excluding those who miss it from early ETF approvals.
Recently, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) held talks with representatives of seven companies—including well-known ones like Grayscale Investments and BlackRock—to assess the possibility of introducing exchange-traded funds (ETFs) linked to spot bitcoin in the early months of 2024. This development follows legal changes in the cryptocurrency industry and increased interest in spot Bitcoin ETFs.
In these sessions, SEC representatives expressed their expectations by giving companies until December 29, 2023, to submit their final ETF proposals. Interestingly, the SEC has warned these businesses that missing this deadline could mean they won’t be allowed to participate in the first round of prospective appr
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