Cryptocurrency Exchanges Forge New Paths, Bitcoin ETF Applications Continue
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This week one of the largest U.S. cryptocurrency exchanges, Coinbase, completed its initial public offering through a direct listing of its shares on Nasdaq. Separately, according to a press release, last week cryptocurrency platform Exodus opened its blockchain-based SEC-qualified public offering of common stock, with each share of common stock represented by a “Common Stock Token.” The company, which offers a multi-asset cryptocurrency wallet, reportedly has received subscriptions for nearly $60 million from more than 4,000 accredited and non-accredited investors.
A well-known financial services company focused on digital assets and cryptocurrencies recently filed a bitcoin exchange traded fund (ETF) application with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to a recent report. Another recent report noted that the SEC recently began review of a separate bitcoin ETF application by an ETF sponsor and index developer. The SEC has not yet approved any bitcoin ETFs, although multiple applications are currently pending at the agency.