Spot Bitcoin ETF decision for BlackRock, Invesco, and Bitwise is delayed by the SEC
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has thrown a wrench into the plans of Invesco, Bitwise, and Valkyrie by imposing unexpected delays. A decision by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, one that carries significant implications, has been postponed. The decision pertains to several proposals for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), including a notable name like BlackRock. This unexpected delay looms ominously, coinciding with the anticipation of a government shutdown. In an unforeseen turn of events, the SEC has chosen to prolong the evaluation of the spot Bitcoin ETF applications submitted by Invesco, Bitwise, and Valkyrie. This decision, as reported in separate filings dated September 28, adds an air of uncertainty to the crypto landscape. Notably, Bloomberg’s ETF analyst, James Seyffart, anticipates that similar postponements may afflict the applications put forth by Fidelity, VanEck, and WidsomTree, adding to the general sense of unpredictabili...