ChainCatcher news, Brazilian asset management company Hashdex announced the appointment of former BlackRock executive Mick McLaughlin as Head of U.S. Distribution, aiming to expand the influence of its crypto asset ETF products in the U.S. market and strengthen the sales team.McLaughlin previously held executive positions at several institutions including Bitwise, Deutsche Bank, and Barclays. He stated that Hashdex, as a management company focused on crypto assets, is committed to driving the development of the global digital asset market through leading products and investor education.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, based on regulatory documents from November 25, asset management company Hashdex has submitted a second revised application for a cryptocurrency ETF, aiming to create a one-stop cryptocurrency portfolio.The revised documents indicate that the cryptocurrency index ETF's application with the U.S. SEC continues to make progress. After the SEC requested more time to decide whether to authorize the ETF for trading, Hashdex submitted the first revised S-1 document in October.The documents state that the Hashdex Nasdaq Cryptocurrency Index U.S. ETF will initially include Bitcoin and Ethereum, but may ultimately expand to include other digital currencies.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, based on regulatory documents from October 1, asset management company Hashdex has submitted a revised S-1 application for the Nasdaq Crypto Index ETF.The document indicates that the approval process for the crypto index ETF with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to make progress, after the agency requested more time to decide whether to authorize the fund for trading in August. The Hashdex Nasdaq Cryptocurrency Index U.S. ETF was initially set to include Bitcoin and Ethereum, but the document states that it may ultimately expand to include other cryptocurrencies.

ChainCatcher news, digital asset custody provider BitGo has announced that it has become the custodian for four ETF funds, including two U.S. spot ETFs from 21Shares: the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) and the 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF (CETH). Additionally, BitGo also provides custody services for Hashdex and Valkyrie (now Coinshares).BitGo CEO Mike Belshe stated that the company offers 100% cold storage services and has served as an independent custodian for over a decade. BitGo's services include regulated cold storage, a $250 million insurance policy, and bankruptcy-remote structures to minimize investor risk.

ChainCatcher news, Brazil now has 16 cryptocurrency ETFs, along with other crypto-related funds. Brazil's first crypto ETF was approved in 2020, and the management company BLP launched a crypto investment fund in Brazil in 2017.BLP, Hashdex, and QR Asset are the main cryptocurrency fund management companies in Brazil. More than half of the 16 cryptocurrency ETFs come from Hashdex (6 funds) and QR Asset (4 funds). Hashdex and QR have a crypto asset risk exposure of up to 100%.

ChainCatcher news, the Brazilian Securities Commission (CVM) has approved the second Solana exchange-traded fund (ETF), which the agency disclosed in its central database.According to the CVM database, the new Solana (SOL) ETF is in the pre-operational phase and will be launched by Brazil's Hashdex (an asset management company based in Brazil managing over $962 million in assets) in partnership with local investment bank BTG Pactual.It is reported that Hashdex is an experienced player in the ETF space on the B3 stock exchange in Brazil, having launched products such as the Nasdaq Crypto Index and ETFs based on Bitcoin and Ethereum.Previously, on August 8, the CVM approved the country's first Solana ETF, issued by Brazilian asset management company QR Asset.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, based on a regulatory document from August 9, U.S. regulators stated that they need more time to decide whether to list the exchange-traded fund (ETF) designed as a one-stop cryptocurrency portfolio on the Nasdaq electronic securities exchange. The document is a response to Nasdaq's request in June to allow the listing of the Hashdex Nasdaq Cryptocurrency Index ETF on its electronic exchange.If approved, the Hashdex Nasdaq Cryptocurrency Index ETF will become the first diversified spot cryptocurrency ETF in the U.S. market. It will also be the first U.S. ETF to hold alternative cryptocurrencies or "altcoins."

ChainCatcher news, Hashdex has submitted an S1 filing to the SEC for its Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, establishing a cryptocurrency index-based ETF. The fund will hold Bitcoin and Ethereum, but may hold more assets depending on the regulatory environment. Once approved, the fund will be listed and traded on Nasdaq, with Coinbase Custody and BitGo Trust serving as custodians.

ChainCatcher message, The ETF Store President Nate Geraci tweeted that the U.S. SEC has confirmed receipt of the 19b-4 application for the Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF.The fund will hold both spot Bitcoin and Ethereum.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, the cryptocurrency asset management company Hashdex announced that it will waive all fees for its European cryptocurrency fund Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index Europe (HASH) until its net asset value reaches $1 billion.In addition, the HASH fund is also listed on the Swiss SIX Exchange, the German Deutsche Börse Xetra, the Euronext Paris, and the Euronext Amsterdam. The HASH fund is currently the second largest cryptocurrency index ETP in Europe, with a net asset value exceeding $100 million.

ChainCatcher news, according to DLNews, Bloomberg industry research ETF analyst James Seyffart stated that Hashdex's application for a dual ETF for BTC and ETH is "very significant." If the U.S. SEC decides to approve it, the terms included in the application will also allow Hashdex to add other cryptocurrencies to the fund in the future, transforming it into a cryptocurrency index.It is reported that Hashdex already has DeFi index funds, Web3 index funds, and metaverse index funds, each containing at least a dozen cryptocurrencies. According to relevant procedures, the SEC must respond to the dual fund application by March 2025.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart, Hashdex has just submitted a dual ETF application for Ethereum and Bitcoin. The ETF will be market cap weighted. "This shouldn't be a surprise to anyone - it makes a lot of sense."The final deadline for approval by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) should be around the first week of March 2025.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, reports that documents from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission show that the crypto asset management company Hashdex has withdrawn its application for a spot Ethereum ETF.

ChainCatcher news, according to Bitcoin Magazine, ETF issuer Hashdex has released a new commercial for a Bitcoin halving-themed ETF.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Tidal Investments and Hashdex Asset Management announced on Tuesday that they will trade their Bitcoin spot ETF in the United States and rename the Hashdex Bitcoin Futures ETF to Hashdex Bitcoin ETF (DEFI).The two companies stated in a press release that the ETF will be renamed DEFI as its trading code, corresponding to its conversion to allow the ETF to hold spot Bitcoin and track a new benchmark index, effective March 27.The ETF is expected to invest at least 95% of its fund assets in spot Bitcoin, with up to 5% of the remaining assets invested in Bitcoin futures contracts traded on the CME and cash or cash equivalents.According to information on the Hashdex website, as of March 27, the total net assets of the fund amount to $11.16 million.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on the Ethereum spot ETF applications from Hashdex and Ark 21Shares.

ChainCatcher news, according to Blockworks, Hashdex stated that its Bitcoin ETF has not yet added spot exposure, and the proposal is currently awaiting final approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Hashdex also mentioned that the fund will change its name and alter its investment strategy later to allow for the inclusion of spot Bitcoin in its portfolio.

ChainCatcher news, Fox reporter Eleanor Terrett stated on social media that the official submission deadline set by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) at 8 AM local time has now passed.Except for Hashdex, all Bitcoin spot ETF issuers have submitted updated documents, and the issuers that could theoretically be listed this week include Ark/21Shares, Blackrock, BitWise, VanEck, WisdomTree, Invesco, Fidelity, Valkyrie, and Franklin.