SEC approves options for BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF, paving way for regulatory clarity

From Cointelegraph

September 20, 2024 5:26:24 pm:

The SEC has issued a notice to encourage industry participants to engage with the SEC regarding digital asset securities. This comes after the approval of listing and trading of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds on US exchanges in January, a first for the industry.

Industry participants are urged to discuss their plans for trading digital asset securities with the SEC. This notice follows the commission’s approval of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds on US exchanges earlier this year.

The SEC’s notice is seen as a significant step in the regulation of digital asset securities. This comes after the approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds on US exchanges in January, marking a milestone for the industry.

The SEC’s move is expected to pave the way for further regulatory clarity in the digital asset securities space. This follows the approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds on US exchanges earlier this year, signaling a shift in the industry.

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