BIT to be The First Publicly Traded Bitcoin Fund

BIT to be The First Publicly Traded Bitcoin Fund

With approval from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the Bitcoin Investment Trust (BIT) is set to be the first publicly traded bitcoin fund. The exchange beats the famous Winklevoss Twins in their attempt to create the first Bitcoin ETF. The Winklevoss Twins’ exchange has been ready for more than a year, but has failed to launch due to not getting regulatory approval. The reason for the delay is that they are trying to create an exchange that any investor can participate in, while BIT is only available to accredited investors. “Bitcoin Investment Trust shares have been....


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