Presidential Document 11 Mar 2025 compliance, regulation, executive order, treasury, bitcoin, cryptocurrency, digital assets

🪙Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Digital Asset Stockpile Executive Order

Executive Order 14233 establishes a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and United States Digital Asset Stockpile to strategically manage the government's digital assets. This order mandates the creation of custodial accounts for Bitcoin and other digital assets acquired through forfeiture, emphasizing their significance in the global financial system and the importance of responsible asset management.

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Notice 5 Mar 2025 bitcoin, financial regulation, ethereum, cryptocurrency, securities, investment

💹SEC Notice on In-Kind Transactions for VanEck Bitcoin & Ethereum Trusts

The SEC is soliciting comments on Cboe BZX Exchange's proposed rule change to permit in-kind creations and redemptions for the VanEck Bitcoin and Ethereum Trusts. This rule aims to improve market efficiency, allowing authorized participants to utilize both bitcoin and cash in transactions, which could impact pricing and trading strategies for investors and firms in these markets.

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Notice 5 Mar 2025 bitcoin, trading, securities, finance, etfs, regulation, compliance

📈SEC Proposes Rule Change for FLEX Trading in Bitcoin ETF

The SEC has designated a longer review period for Nasdaq PHLX's proposed rule change that would allow FLEX Trading in the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF. This extension is intended to provide the Commission more time to consider the implications of the proposed rule change following public comments received, as regulatory decisions regarding such financial products can significantly impact market dynamics.

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Notice 5 Mar 2025 bitcoin, financial regulation, cboe, market, trading, options

📈Cboe's Proposed Rule Change for Bitcoin Options Expirations

The Securities and Exchange Commission is reviewing a proposed rule change by Cboe Exchange to add P.M.-settled options for the Cboe Bitcoin U.S. ETF Index and its mini version. This proposal aims to provide more flexible expirations, including daily and quarterly, enhancing trading opportunities and risk management for market participants.

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Notice 5 Mar 2025 bitcoin, etf, trading, sec, cryptocurrency, regulatory compliance, investments

💰SEC Proposal for In-Kind Transactions in WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund

The SEC has issued a notice regarding a proposed rule change by Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. to allow in-kind creations and redemptions for the WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund. This regulatory update aims to enhance trading efficiency and market operations for Bitcoin ETP shares, reflecting a shift towards accommodating cryptocurrency assets in established financial frameworks.

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Notice 28 Feb 2025 securities, nasdaq, financial markets, regulatory compliance, bitcoin

📈Nasdaq Proposes Rule Change for Valkyrie Bitcoin Fund

The Securities and Exchange Commission has received a notice from Nasdaq regarding a proposed rule change for the Valkyrie Bitcoin Fund. The changes involve amendments to key operational aspects, including service providers and custodians, while ensuring compliance with existing listing requirements. The rule has been designated for immediate effectiveness, enabling quicker updates to the Trust's operations.

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Notice 26 Feb 2025 sec, bitcoin, financial markets, etf, proposed rule, regulation, nasdaq

📈SEC Notice on Proposed Rule Change for Bitcoin Trust ETF

The Securities and Exchange Commission announces a longer period for considering a proposed rule change by Nasdaq ISE regarding position limits and Flexible Exchange Options for the iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF. This extension allows for more thorough evaluation and public comment on the implications of the changing financial landscape surrounding cryptocurrency investments.

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Notice 24 Feb 2025 sec, options trading, bitcoin, financial products, index options

💹Proposed Rule Change for Nasdaq Bitcoin Index Options

Nasdaq PHLX LLC has proposed the introduction of Bitcoin Index Options, aimed at enabling investors to manage bitcoin exposure through a cash-settled index product. This will reflect the price of bitcoin based on the CME CF Bitcoin Real Time Index, providing a regulated mechanism for trading and risk management of bitcoin investments.

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Notice 24 Feb 2025 sec, options trading, bitcoin, market liquidity, financial regulation, flexibility options

📈Proposed Rule Change to Boost Bitcoin Options Trading Limits

The NYSE Arca proposes amendments to rules governing position and exercise limits for options on the Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust and the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF. This change aims to increase limit thresholds and allow FLEX trading of these options, fostering a more competitive and liquid options market while mitigating potential manipulative practices.

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Notice 14 Feb 2025 investment, etf, cryptocurrency, regulations, ethereum, bitcoin, sec

📈SEC Approves Rule Change for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs

The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a notice regarding a proposed rule change by Cboe BZX Exchange to amend the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF and 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF. This update enables in-kind creations and redemptions, aiming to improve operational efficiency and flexibility for fund management, benefiting authorized participants and investors alike.

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