SEC again delays decision on Grayscale’s Bitcoin ETF

SEC again delays decision on Grayscale’s Bitcoin ETF

The Securities and Exchange Commission is once again inviting the public to comment on whether a spot Bitcoin ETF presents a material risk to investors. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again delayed its ruling on whether to approve Grayscale’s application for a Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF), citing familiar concerns around manipulation, liquidity and transparency. In a notice published Friday afternoon, the SEC expressed concerns about how the digital asset manager intends to convert its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) into a spot ETF. Namely,....


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