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Bitcoin ETFs: What to Expect on Day One

A decade after they were first proposed, spot bitcoin ETFs are finally launching in the U.S. Here's what's next.

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BlackRock, ARK 21Shares Follow Rivals in Cutting Bitcoin ETF Fees

The SEC is expected to approve multiple ETFs at the same time, meaning the different providers will tussle for market share using fee structure as one of the main weapons.

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BlackRock, Other Potential Providers Update Bitcoin ETF Filings; CFTC Turns to DeFi

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines shaping the crypto industry today, including BlackRock (BLK), VanEck and other potential ETF providers filing updated documents within hours of the SEC's response. Plus, the CFTC wants policymakers to look at ways of identifying the individuals involved in DeFi. And, host of CNBC’s Mad Money Jim Cramer said bitcoin was “topping out” just days after he claimed bitcoin was “here to stay.”

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BlackRock, VanEck and Others Update Bitcoin ETF Filing Within Hours of Quick SEC Response

The filings indicate that the two entities were among the prospective issuers that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sent comments in the past 24 hours.

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BlackRock, Other Potential ETF Provicers Reveal Fees; ARK Invest Unloads COIN

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines shaping the crypto industry today, including BlackRock, Fidelity, and other potential bitcoin ETF providers revealing their fees as the crypto industry awaits final approval from the SEC. Plus, ARK Invest sold a further $20.6 million worth of Coinbase (COIN) shares. And, dog-themed token bonk (BONK) is down over 70% from a December peak that saw the token listed on prominent exchanges.

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Finance

Bitwise Tops Bitcoin ETF Low-Fee Table, While Grayscale Bets on Size

Just one potential spot bitcoin ETF issuer has set a management fee above 1% as many of the others are asking for less than 0.5%.

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Finance

BlackRock, Other Potential Bitcoin ETF Providers Reveal Fees

BlackRock said its fee will start at 0.20%, rising to 0.30%.

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Policy

Final Bitcoin ETF Application Filings Get Posted by Major U.S. Exchanges

Releasing them suggests they’re confident the SEC will approve the first U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs soon.

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Goldman Sachs Could Join Bitcoin ETF Party; Bitcoin Breaks Above $43K Again

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines shaping the crypto industry today, including Goldman Sachs being in talks to play the key role of being an "authorized participant" for BlackRock and Grayscale's bitcoin ETFs, according to CoinDesk sources. Bitcoin (BTC) is back above $43,000 again. And, Cathie Wood's ARK Invest is offloading more Coinbase shares.

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Goldman Sachs Eyeing Bitcoin ETF Role Via BlackRock and Grayscale: Sources

Goldman Sachs is in talks to play the key role of being an "authorized participant" for BlackRock and Grayscale's bitcoin ETFs, if the SEC approves them, according to people familiar with the situation.

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