More than 10 years after the first filing, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission finally approved a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund. In fact, the SEC approved 11 spot bitcoin ETFs, giving ...

On Dec. 31, Bitcoin sat at $93,429, having reached a new all-time high of $106,140 on Dec. 17. This capped off a banner year for the largest cryptocurrency, driven by a pro-crypto stance from the ...

SEC approved 11 new spot Bitcoin ETFs, enabling investment in Bitcoin through stock-like funds. Spot Bitcoin ETFs directly hold Bitcoin, offering real-time tracking of its price. These ETFs simplify ...

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Feb 29 (Reuters) - Bank of America's (BAC.N), opens new tab Merrill Lynch and Wells Fargo have been offering spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds to eligible wealth management clients, highlighting the ...

Jan 10 (Reuters) - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday approved the first U.S. exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the price of bitcoin, in a major victory for the ...

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On Jan. 11, 2024, BlackRock launched its first-ever spot bitcoin ETF. Market participants are now able to access Bitcoin with convenience and quality through the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT), now ...