The SEC approves and then suspends the conversion of the Bitwise ETF. Regulatory updates and crypto fund movements are dominating today's crypto news. Let's dive into the latest developments shaking up this sector...
Regulations, investigations, and movements of crypto funds have dominated today’s crypto news. Let’s dive into the latest developments shaking this rapidly evolving sector.
On Tuesday, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) first approved, then immediately suspended the conversion of Bitwise’s crypto index fund into an exchange-traded fund (ETF). This unprecedented situation leaves the process in limbo, pending a review by the SEC.
The Bitwise fund offers exposure to a basket of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). Bitwise had requested this conversion last November. According to Nate Geraci, president of NovaDius Wealth Management, this is a “really bizarre situation,” similar to the postponement of the Grayscale Digital Large Cap ETF conversion.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has apparently concluded its investigation into Jesse Powell, co-founder of Kraken, and returned the assets seized during a 2023 raid. This investigation appears unrelated to Powell’s activities at Kraken or the cryptocurrency industry.
According to a Fortune report, the FBI returned Powell’s electronic devices and closed its investigation into hacking allegations and online harassment targeting the Verge Center for the Arts, a non-profit organization he helped establish in 2008.
After 12 consecutive days of inflows, Bitcoin ETFs recorded a net outflow of $131.35 million on Monday. This movement has been interpreted as profit-taking by investors and institutions to manage risk.
Despite this outflow, cumulative net inflows remain robust at $54.62 billion, and total net assets of Bitcoin ETFs stand at $151.60 billion, representing 6.52% of Bitcoin’s total market capitalization.
According to Vincent Liu, Chief Investment Officer at Kronos Research, “the recent ETF outflows reflect profit-taking near the highs and cautious rebalancing by institutions to secure gains.”
These recent developments, including SEC decisions, the FBI investigation, and Bitcoin ETF movements, highlight the growing importance of regulation and oversight by authorities in the evolving crypto ecosystem. Industry participants will need to continue adapting to an ever-changing legal framework.
Charles Ledoux is a Bitcoin and blockchain technology specialist. A graduate of the Crypto Academy, he has been a Bitcoin miner for over a year. He has written numerous masterclasses to educate newcomers to the industry and has authored over 2,000 articles on cryptocurrency. Now, he aims to share his passion for crypto through his articles for InvestX.
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