Matt Hougan (Bitwise) on the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs (EP.497)
On The Brink with Castle Island
The Approval Process for Spot Bitcoin ETFs and the Drama Along the Way
This chapter explores the process of getting approval for spot Bitcoin ETFs, from the initial filing in 2018-2019 to the drama and confusion surrounding the final approval. The hosts discuss the efforts made to clean up the crypto ecosystem, the numerous meetings held, and express relief that investors will now have access to a low-cost, simple ETF.
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