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Gbtc
Crypto Trader Tantra to Liquidate After 'GBTC Discount' Widens to Record
The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) has been trading at a steep discount since last February, but a further widening proved too much for one trading firm.
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By Helene BraunOmkar Godbole
Jan 21, 2022 at 8:09 p.m. UTC
Jan 21, 2022
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Bank of Russia (Shutterstock)
Markets
Market wrap
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rises Despite Russia's Proposed Crypto Ban
Traders appeared unfazed by Russia's proposal as bitcoin rose 3% over the past 24 hours.
Bank of Russia (Shutterstock)
By Damanick DantesAngelique Chen
Jan 20, 2022 at 9:11 p.m. UTC
Jan 20, 2022
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Markets
Market wrap
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Stabilizes; Analysts See Relative Value in Altcoins
Bitcoin was roughly flat over the past 24 hours while trading activity in alternative coins increased.
(Michael Dziedzic/Unsplash)
By Damanick Dantes
Jan 19, 2022 at 9:23 p.m. UTC
Jan 19, 2022
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GBTC discount (Skew)
Markets
Grayscale
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Discount Hits Record at 26.5%
Analysts don't expect a spot bitcoin ETF conversion anytime soon, and in the meantime, investors in the GBTC fund are getting charged fees.
GBTC discount (Skew)
By Damanick Dantes
Jan 19, 2022 at 6:25 p.m. UTC
Jan 19, 2022
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Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein (CoinDesk archives)
Finance
Grayscale
Grayscale Holds $43B in Crypto Assets Under Management, Down From $61B in Early November
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust and Ethereum Trust AUM have dropped 30% and 22%, respectively over this time period.
Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein (CoinDesk archives)
By James Rubin
Jan 1, 2022 at 12:33 a.m. UTC
Jan 1, 2022
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SEC Rejects Kryptoin Bitcoin ETF Proposal
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Bitcoin
SEC Rejects Kryptoin Bitcoin ETF Proposal
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rejected investment firm Kryptoin’s proposal for a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). This follows the disapproval...
SEC Rejects Kryptoin Bitcoin ETF Proposal
By CoinDesk Staff
Dec 27, 2021 at 1:26 p.m. UTC
Dec 27, 2021
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Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Trails Spot BTC by 94%
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Bitcoin
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Trails Spot BTC by 94%
New data reveals investment vehicle Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), which allows investors to buy bitcoin without purchasing the cryptocurrency directly, ​has been trailing th...
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Trails Spot BTC by 94%
By CoinDesk Staff
Dec 22, 2021 at 9:59 p.m. UTC
Dec 22, 2021
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Coinbase Backs NYSE Arca’s Push for Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Conversion to ETF
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Bitcoin
Coinbase Backs NYSE Arca’s Push for Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Conversion to ETF
In a letter to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Tuesday, crypto exchange Coinbase urged the agency to approve NYSE Arca’s application to convert the Grayscale...
Coinbase Backs NYSE Arca’s Push for Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Conversion to ETF
By CoinDesk Staff
Dec 17, 2021 at 8:53 p.m. UTC
Dec 17, 2021
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SEC Commissioners 'Disappointed' in SEC Ruling on Crypto Firm Coinschedule
Policy
Grayscale
SEC Delays Decision on Grayscale and Bitwise Spot Bitcoin ETFs
The agency is extending its review of two proposals by at least 45 days.
SEC Commissioners 'Disappointed' in SEC Ruling on Crypto Firm Coinschedule
By Michael Bellusci
Dec 17, 2021 at 6:31 p.m. UTC
Dec 17, 2021
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LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 09: In this photo illustration, a flipped version of the Coinbase logo is reflected in a mobile phone screen on November 09, 2021 in London, England. The cryptocurrency exchange platform is to release its quarterly earnings today. (Photo illustration by Leon Neal/Getty Images)
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Coinbase
Coinbase Backs NYSE Arca’s Push for Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Conversion to ETF
Coinbase says there’s no “rational basis” for not allowing a spot-based exchange-traded product.
LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 09: In this photo illustration, a flipped version of the Coinbase logo is reflected in a mobile phone screen on November 09, 2021 in London, England. The cryptocurrency exchange platform is to release its quarterly earnings today. (Photo illustration by Leon Neal/Getty Images)
By Michael Bellusci
Dec 15, 2021 at 9:51 p.m. UTC
Dec 15, 2021
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