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Everything Crypto Investors Need to Know About Bitcoin ETFs and the SEC

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Image source: Getty Images The crypto world has been aflutter about a potential spot Bitcoin ETF approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for months now. In contrast, fears that the SEC might not grant the anticipated approvals caused Bitcoin to drop 8% in just a few hours this morning.

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SEC Approval Was Huge for Bitcoin ETFs. But the World's Biggest Just Got a Far More Important Win.

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The end of the crypto winter came in large part because of anticipation that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) might finally grant approval to exchange-traded funds (ETFs) seeking to own Bitcoin directly. The SEC approved 11 different spot Bitcoin ETFs on Jan. NAV = net asset value.

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SEC Puts Private Equity and Hedge Funds in its Crosshairs

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The Securities and Exchange Commission is gearing up to pass sweeping regulations for private equity groups, hedge funds, and real estate investment firms that aim to bring oversight and transparency in line with US stock exchanges. Private funds manage $25 trillion in assets globally.

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This Cryptocurrency Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) Could Soar 5,300%, According to Cathie Wood's Ark Invest

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Ark Invest is an asset management company focused on disruptive innovation. Under CEO Cathie Wood, the company manages thematic exchange-traded funds (ETF) built around various technologies, including blockchain and cryptocurrency. Fortunately, things got easier when the SEC approved spot Bitcoin ETFs in January.

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If You'd Invested $1,000 in Ripple (XRP) 5 Years Ago, Here's How Much You'd Have Today

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a lawsuit against the Ripple Labs organization in December 2020, throwing a spanner in its growth plans. crypto exchanges had frozen their clients' Ripple balances and halted trading of the token. Should you invest $1,000 in XRP right now? Soon, all the U.S.

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Why Coinbase, Cardano, and Solana Are Rising Today

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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Ripple Labs, the creator of XRP (CRYPTO: XRP). based crypto exchange Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) traded nearly 18% higher as of 2:52 p.m. In late 2020, the SEC sued Ripple for raising $1.3 billion through "an unregistered, ongoing digital asset securities offering."

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The Rise of Crypto ETFs: How to Invest in Digital Currency Without Buying Coins

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For much of crypto's existence, those interested in buying digital assets would have to do so via cryptocurrency exchanges. These ETFs trade on traditional stock exchanges, and their value is directly tied to the current (or spot) price of the cryptocurrency. Compare their fees, assets under management (AUM), and performance.