Hong Kong SFC Welcomes First Spot Bitcoin ETF Application

Key Takeaways Nasdaq and Cboe have submitted 19b-4 filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to amend listing rules, seeking approval to trade options on Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The SEC acknowledged these proposals on January 19, marking a…
Key Takeaways The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) found itself grappling with a cybersecurity breach and a subsequent trust crisis on January 9, as hackers infiltrated its social media account to falsely declare the approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded…
Key Takeaways BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, is reportedly set to trim its global workforce by around 3%, impacting approximately 600 employees. The SEC’s decision on BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF is expected to be announced by January 15, although the…