We've been asked why we're starting with bitcoin. Here's why: Bitcoin today accounts for over half of total crypto market capitalization and has been deemed to be a commodity, and its derivatives are regulated in the US by the CFTC... (1/2)

In this episode, I talk with SEC Commissioner, Hester Peirce. We discuss the role of the SEC, how they make decisions and why Hester dissented when the Commission disapproved the proposed rule change by the Winklevoss Bitcoin Trust/BZX exchange.

The New York exchange operator, which was first reported to be eyeing Bitcoin futures last year, wants to allow trading in the first quarter of 2019.

As expected, the SEC has delayed its decision on the VanEck/SolidX bitcoin ETF proposal until the absolute final deadline of February 27. The order doesn't say anything of substance, but you can see it here: (https://t.co/2yfAIbm2cu)

This is it. The SEC…

The SEC has extended its deadlines to approve or deny the Bitwise and VanEck bitcoin ETF proposals to May 16 and May 21, 2019. The SEC can, and almost certainly will, delay both ETF proposals two more times. The SEC's *final* deadlines will be October 13…

Mother of God! https://t.co/qwRUjVlfzC No Actions from the SEC on Tokens https://t.co/s1YfiMvUGU

1/ 🚨🚨🚨 SEC Publishes its long-awaited guidance on ICOs, the Howey Test, and everything else. A "baby steps" no-action letter released as well. Thread below for analysis 👇

Reminder that the SEC has deadlines this Thursday & next Tuesday to approve, deny, or delay its decisions on the Bitwise & VanEck bitcoin ETF proposals. My best guess at the probabilities: - Delay, 90% - Denial, 9% - Approval, 1% Delay means new deadlines…

A filing from the SEC Tuesday did not advance one of several bitcoin ETF proposals currently waiting for regulatory sign-off.

JUST IN: SEC delays decision, issues request for public comment on whether to approve or disapprove VanEck SolidX Bitcoin Trust (PDF) https://t.co/7ub6NM82le

They can delay our ETF, but they can't delay the progress we've made in the last 6 months. Soon millions of folks will be able to buy directly from their Ameritrade account. 🚀🚀🚀🚀 $BTC

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