Coinbase Legal Chief Predicts Bitcoin ETF Approval: SEC Will 'Fulfill Its Responsibilities'
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Coinbase's Chief Legal Officer, Paul Grewal, expressed optimism about the SEC approving a U.S. Bitcoin ETF, stating that the financial watchdog will fulfill its responsibilities. This comes after a court decision found no grounds for the SEC's refusal of Grayscale's proposal to transform its GBTC Bitcoin fund into an ETF. The acceptance of a Bitcoin ETF could provide investors an alternative to direct Bitcoin purchases on exchanges, potentially benefiting Coinbase.

October 20, 2023 | 2:46 pm
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The approval of a Bitcoin ETF could provide an alternative to direct Bitcoin purchases, potentially increasing the demand for Bitcoin.
The approval of a Bitcoin ETF could provide an alternative to direct Bitcoin purchases on exchanges, potentially increasing the demand for Bitcoin and boosting its price.
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Coinbase could potentially benefit from the approval of a Bitcoin ETF, given its prominence in portfolios that provide crypto exposure.
The approval of a Bitcoin ETF could provide an alternative to direct Bitcoin purchases on exchanges, making it more attractive for those wishing to invest in Bitcoin without owning the actual asset. This could increase the demand for Coinbase's services, potentially boosting its stock price.
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