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BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Now Invites Participation From Wall Street Banks

A change to the structure of proposed spot bitcoin ETFs would enable authorized participants (APs) to create new shares in the fund with cash, rather than only with cryptocurrency, essentially opening the door to banks who cannot hold crypto directly.

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BlackRock Spot BTC ETF Seed Funding is a Step Forward, but Just a Step

The move appears to be more for "operational purposes," said one ETF expert.

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Why Are Pros Craving a Spot Bitcoin ETF?

The fundamentals of investing give an answer, and the impact from BTC ETFs from the likes of BlackRock and Fidelity could be huge.

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Bitcoin Breaks Past $44K; Elon Musk Says His AI Startup Is 'Not Raising Money Right Now'

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest crypto stories of the day, including bitcoin's (BTC) latest price action after the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization edged over $44,000. Elon Musk posted on X (formerly Twitter) that his artificial intelligence startup xAI was not "raising money". Plus, Blackrock and Bitwise both filed amended S1 forms with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday.

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BlackRock, Bitwise File Updated Applications for Spot Bitcoin ETF

BlackRock’s amended filing included clarifications on topics such as the Trust’s structure and potential regulatory impacts on it.

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Michael Saylor's Bitcoin Bet; BlackRock Received $100K Seed Funding for Spot Bitcoin ETF

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest crypto stories of the day, including how MicroStrategy's bitcoin bet is shaking out. Plus, a closer look at how much has the crypto industry reportedly spent on lobbying in the U.S. And, a new SEC application reveals that BlackRock has received $100,000 as "seed capital" for its proposed bitcoin ETF.

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BlackRock's Latest Spot Bitcoin ETF Plans Revealed in SEC Filing

BlackRock has received $100,000 as "seed capital" for its proposed bitcoin ETF, a fresh application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reveals. Maple head of growth and capital markets Quinn Thompson shares his crypto markets analysis, discussing the outlook for a spot bitcoin ETF in the U.S. and the broader macro environment. 

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BlackRock Received $100K Seed Funding for Spot Bitcoin ETF

The unknown seed investor agreed to purchase $100,000 shares on October 27, 2023, BlackRock’s latest filing reveals.

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Larry Fink: Wall Street's Biggest Bitcoin Believer

BlackRock reignited interest in bitcoin ETFs this year, in part driven by CEO Fink’s strong statements on the role of bitcoin as an international currency.

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BlackRock Files Ether ETF Prospectus; Vivek Ramaswamy Proposes New Crypto Rules

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest crypto headlines today, including BlackRock filing an S-1 form with the SEC for its iShares Ethereum Trust, a spot ether ETF. Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discusses his new crypto policy framework with CoinDesk South Korean pension fund National Pension Service (NPS) bought nearly $20 million worth of Coinbase (COIN) shares. And, Dogecoin heads to the moon.

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