Valkyrie
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Also, former Valkyrie CEO lands new leadership role at Canadian investment firm Cypherpunk Holdings
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The former Valkyrie CEO chats with Blockworks about what she has her eye on as Cypherpunk Holdings’ new leader
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Europe-focused investment firm is set to expand its US asset management business after taking over ETFs with $530 million in combined assets
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Steven McClurg told Blockworks that the firm remains “focused” on the bitcoin ecosystem
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While some financial advisors aren’t ready to allocate customer money to bitcoin ETFs yet, there’s been an uptick in interest for “bitcoin adjacent” ETFs
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Europe-focused CoinShares sets sights on the US crypto fund market after SEC approval of the first spot bitcoin funds
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Nasdaq files amended documents related to planned funds by BlackRock and Valkyrie ahead of expected SEC decision by Jan. 10
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Fidelity, BlackRock, Valkyrie, Invesco and WisdomTree reveal key details in latest amendments ahead of SEC decision
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Investors holding mining stocks and various crypto equity funds saw higher gains than those exposed only to crypto’s two largest assets
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The SEC and fund firms appear to be “getting very close” to resolving ETF structure-related questions, Valkyrie chief investment officer says
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The agreement gives CoinShares the opportunity to expand its influence in the US digital asset market, with the option to acquire Valkyrie’s investment advisory business
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Bloomberg Intelligence analysts expect ether futures ETFs by VanEck, Bitwise and ProShares to launch as soon as Monday
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The crypto-focused company began investing in ether futures contracts via its bitcoin strategy ETF Thursday
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Some investors burned in 2022 might not yet be willing to jump back into the space, while others likely “waiting on the sidelines” for a spot bitcoin ETF
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Valkyrie joins other fund issuers that have in recent weeks announced ether futures products
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An SEC rule allows an existing fund amendment to go effective more quickly than new offerings — but that may not matter
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Volatility Shares set to debut first product to give leveraged exposure to CME-traded futures after latest wave of spot bitcoin ETF applications
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Several firms have sought to launch leveraged bitcoin futures products, and one such company intends to launch its proposed ETF on June 13
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More than 100 institutions have engaged with an online campaign seeking to force an “uncomfortable conversation” around alternative visions for GBTC
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A recent CoinDesk article reported that Justin Sun held the majority of the assets within the Valkyrie Investments vehicle
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The 30% layoffs and closure of one of the firm’s ETFs came befor FTX’s collapse, which has not directly affected Valkyrie
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President of The ETF Store says he expects more closures than launches in the segment going forward
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