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John Reed Stark, a lawyer and former SEC enforcement chief, has labeled the effort by the leadership of the now-bankrupt crypto exchange FTX and its associated legal firms to relaunch the platform as blatant fraud. He predicts that by the end of 2024, each attorney involved in this case will afford to buy a luxury beach house, effectively financed by the funds of FTX users. When to Expect Ethereum ETFs?
After the much-anticipated approval of Bitcoin ETFs, several key players in the cryptocurrency market, including the investment powerhouse BlackRock, have submitted Ethereum ETF applications with the SEC. Let's evaluate the likelihood of these funds getting the green light. 
In the ongoing SEC vs Binance case, Federal Judge Amy Berman Jackson is seeking the commission's arguments to determine if digital assets should be classified as securities. Binance is set to engage in discussions, especially concerning staking and the definition of securities' 'duration'. The Journey to Bitcoin ETF Approval: A Detailed Look
"A journey that spanned a lifetime" – this phrase aptly encapsulates the saga of the spot Bitcoin ETF in the USA. The narrative is filled with initial applications, rejections, approvals abroad, legal tussles, forecasts, and ultimately, triumph. Let’s revisit this remarkable journey. 
Ulrich Bindseil, Director General of Market Infrastructure and Payments at the European Central Bank, along with his advisor Jürgen Schaaf, have openly expressed their disappointment with Bitcoin ETFs and the influx of capital into the crypto sector after the SEC's landmark decision. 
Asset management firm AllianceBernste posits that Ethereum (ETH) might be the only cryptocurrency to follow Bitcoin in receiving the green light from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the launch of an exchange-traded fund (ETF). Analysts from the firm estimate a 50% chance of an Ethereum ETF being approved by May 2024, with the likelihood nearing 100% by the end of the year. 
The Financial Supervisory Service of South Korea (FSS) intends to meet with business representatives and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to gather detailed information about Bitcoin ETFs. These plans were announced by the FSS Governor, Lee Bok-hyun, during a presentation in Seoul outlining his action plan for the near future. 
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a press release targeting Brian Sewell, founder of Rockwell Capital Management. Sewell reportedly encouraged hundreds of online students to invest in his fund, claiming it employed cutting-edge AI-based crypto trading strategies. 
Thailand's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revised its crypto industry regulations, creating a more business-friendly and user-oriented environment. One significant adjustment is the removal of the previous limit on investment volumes in tokens backed by tangible assets. 
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed a court order requiring Ripple (XRP) to disclose its institutional investor information for the last two years. This development stems from a judge's earlier ruling that classified XRP as a security when specifically sold to institutional investors. ETH and MATIC: Altcoin Analysis for January 11, 2024
Despite the SEC's official green light for spot Bitcoin ETFs yesterday, Bitcoin's response was muted compared to the movements of certain altcoins. Here’s an overview of the market situation for Ethereum (ETH) and Polygon (MATIC) on Thursday, January 11. 
Matrixport has shifted its view on the likelihood of a Bitcoin ETF approval, now asserting that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will reject all such applications in January 2024. The company attributes this change in stance to the SEC's current political dynamics and Chairman Gary Gensler's personal opinions.