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Fidelity Investments floats fresh Ethereum ETF application

Fidelity Investments filed for a spot Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list and trade shares of the Fidelity Ethereum Fund on the Cboe BZX Exchange.  Fidelity and BlackRock await SEC greenlight According to its filing, the fund is a spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) that would hold Ethereum’s ether (ETH).  The ETF, if approved, will trade in compliance with the Cboe BZX Rule. Fidelity’s Ether ETF push comes after BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF filing. It is believed that ETFs could make it far easier for the average person to invest money in a crypto-linked asset.  Securing approval of a spot Ethereum ETF would represent a major win for crypto investors in the U.S., as regulators in the region are yet to approve any spot crypto ETF. Fidelity Investments has reportedly expressed confidence in securing regulatory approval, as it has cited an excerpt from the ruling in the Grayscale versus SEC legal battle. In Fide...

Crypto exchanges in the crosshairs as Gemini sues DCG, BlackRock resubmits bitcoin ETF application | Weekly recap

This week, Gemini made the news by filing a lawsuit against Digital Currency Group (DCG), accusing them of fraud. This unexpected action has added to the ongoing tension between the two entities. Regulatory matters continue to be a global concern, despite a week of relative quiet. Additionally, BlackRock has submitted a renewed application for a bitcoin (BTC) ETF, underscoring the growing institutional acceptance of cryptocurrencies. Gemini sues DCG The Gemini and DCG saga took a new twist this week. Gemini demonstrated seriousness in recuperating lost funds for its Earn customers.  On July 4, Gemini co-founder Cameron Winklevoss issued a final ultimatum to Digital Currency Group (DCG) and its CEO Barry Silbert regarding the repayment of debts owed to users of the collapsed Gemini Earn program.  In an open letter posted on Twitter, Winklevoss demanded that DCG make a forbearance payment of $275 million by July 21. Additionally, he outlined further debt tranches ...