The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has fast-tracked the approval of a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) that combines Bitcoin exposure with carbon credit futures.
On November 15, 2024, the approval was finalized, marking a significant milestone for a product that merges cryptocurrency investment with sustainability efforts.
The ETF, which will be listed on the NYSE Arca exchange, was filed under NYSE Arca Rule 8.500-E, starting its SEC review on March 13, 2024. The proposal underwent extensive revisions and due diligence to address the challenges of integrating spot Bitcoin assets with carbon credit futures.
After considering public feedback and further regulatory reviews, the SEC approved the fourth version of the proposal, which strengthens its operational structure and ensures compliance with relevant laws.
This ETF offers investors two key benefits: direct exposure to Bitcoin’s price fluctuations, allowing them to capitalize on the cryptocurrency’s increasing popularity, and investments in carbon credit futures to mitigate the environmental impact of Bitcoin mining, aligning with global sustainability initiatives.
Strategy the company formerly known as MicroStrategy, has announced the pricing of a new $2.47 billion capital raise through its initial public offering of Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock (STRC).
Traders are growing cautious, and the crypto mood is beginning to shift. Bitcoin has stalled near $115,500, and momentum is no longer as confident as it was earlier this month.
Bitcoin slipped 2.56% in the past 24 hours, falling below key short-term support levels. The decline comes amid a combination of large whale transactions, cooling technical momentum, and weak performance across the broader crypto market.
French banking giant Societe Generale has entered the crypto space more directly, forming a strategic partnership with 21Shares.