# What has been standing in the way of a pure-Bitcoin ETF?

# What has been standing in the way of a pure-Bitcoin ETF?

“# What has been standing in the way of a pure-Bitcoin ETF? ” With regulatory bodies rumored to soon accept a pure Bitcoin (BTC)-backed exchange-traded fund, it is important to understand the journey of some of the first crypto-based ETFs that have recently been approved by government agencies. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission…

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# Texas Ethics Commission seeks pro-crypto rule for political contributions

# Texas Ethics Commission seeks pro-crypto rule for political contributions

“# Texas Ethics Commission seeks pro-crypto rule for political contributions ” The proposal was filed with the Texas Secretary of State, which sought to address and clarify the reporting requirements of political contributions made with cryptocurrencies. According to the filing: “The new rule permits candidates, officeholders, and political committees to accept cryptocurrency. It does not…

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# Treasury official acknowledges most crypto transactions are ‘legitimate’ but still anticipates additional sanctions

# Treasury official acknowledges most crypto transactions are ‘legitimate’ but still anticipates additional sanctions

“# Treasury official acknowledges most crypto transactions are ‘legitimate’ but still anticipates additional sanctions ” Wally Adeyemo, the Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, said the department would likely be enforcing more sanctions on companies involved in illicit transactions related to ransomware payments. Speaking at an online event hosted by the Center…

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# Bitcoin futures ETFs: Good, but not quite there

# Bitcoin futures ETFs: Good, but not quite there

“# Bitcoin futures ETFs: Good, but not quite there ” The odds of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approving a Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) before a physical Bitcoin ETF are higher than ever, courtesy of Chairman Gary Gensler’s now oft-repeated preference for the former. But here’s the issue: an ETF built…

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# FTX crypto exchange raises 0M from 69 investors

# FTX crypto exchange raises $420M from 69 investors

“# FTX crypto exchange raises $420M from 69 investors ” FTX, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, has raised $420 million in fresh funding, bringing its total valuation to $25 billion. The firm officially announced Thursday that FTX’s operator, FTX Trading, has completed a new Series B-1 fundraise involving 69 investors, including Ontario…

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