... invested in a spot Bitcoin ETF is matched by the fund buying actual Bitcoin — tightening supply and potentially lifting prices. Observers draw parallels to the introduction of gold-backed ETFs in the 2000s, which propelled gold prices by making the commodity easier to own. Similarly, easier access to Bitcoin via familiar financial channels is expected to fuel upward price pressure on the cryptocurrency. Bitcoin’s market liquidity stands to improve as well. ETFs allow investors to trade Bitcoin exposure on regulated stock exchanges. Higher trading volumes on these exchanges mean more efficient price discovery and less reliance on volatile crypto exchanges. Greater ...

... the approval of new financial products so that innovations reach investors without lengthy bureaucratic delays. Key proposals in the report include: Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. This initiative is intended to fill oversight gaps by assigning the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) control over the spot market for digital assets that are not considered securities. Federal Legalization of Crypto Trading. Regulators (SEC and CFTC) are instructed to immediately permit federal trading of digital assets through clarifications, with clear registration requirements ...

... increased in recent years. In the US, following events in 2022 (the collapse of the algorithmic stablecoin UST and the subsequent market chain reaction), legislators and regulatory authorities have focused on the regulatory status of stablecoins. In 2023–2024,... ... user base in the US mean that indirect requirements may apply to it. American agencies have already taken action: in 2021, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) fined Tether for inaccurate reporting about reserves in prior years, and the Attorney ...

... policies regardless of the election outcome. Overall, the composite index of stocks in the Asia-Pacific region changed slightly this week: support from Wall Street’s positivity was balanced by local risks and cautious investor sentiments in Asia. Commodity Markets: Oil in Balance, Gold at Its Peak The energy market is characterized by a relative equilibrium in prices. A barrel of Brent oil is maintaining a narrow range of $67–$70, showing only slight fluctuations over the past month. By the end of the ...

... last week, commercial oil inventories in the U.S. decreased more than expected, indicating resilient demand and preventing a sharp drop in prices. At the same time, expectations of monetary policy easing in major economies fuel investor interest in commodity assets, including oil. As a result, by the end of the week, the oil market is in a state of relative equilibrium. Brent prices have settled in the upper range of recent months, although they remain sensitive to any news regarding economic risks or changes in OPEC+ policy. Gas Market: Record Storage Levels Reduce Price ...