The SEC has accepted BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF application, signaling the start of the review process.
Highlights
- The SEC has accepted BlackRock’s application for a spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) The SEC’s acknowledgment indicates the start of the official review process.
- The regulator is also reviewing applications for various funds, including Wise Origin Bitcoin Trust, WisdomTree, VanEck and Invesco Galaxy.
- BlackRock’s entry into the spot Bitcoin ETF race is significant due to its stature in the financial industry.
- The competition among companies vying to be the first to launch a Bitcoin ETF in the United States is seen by many as a positive development for the crypto industry.
- With multiple filings, the chances of success increase, with diverse proposals enabling the SEC to assess different proposals.
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