ChainCatcher news, official news, Bitwise announced that the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE Arca) has submitted an application to launch a Bitwise exchange-traded product (ETP) that will cover investments in both spot Bitcoin and Ethereum, weighted by market capitalization. According to the documents, this ETP will directly hold these two assets.The launch of this ETP is pending the approval of the 19b-4 application and the effectiveness of the S-1 registration statement.

ChainCatcher news, the Colombian Stock Exchange BVC stated that it is "exploring" the possibility of launching a cryptocurrency ETF through its overseas investment department.According to Criptonoticias, BVC mentioned that it is "negotiating" with its public foreign securities platform, the Colombian Global Market (MGC). BVC's equity investment director Nicolás Sánchez stated, "As new participants and market makers enter the market, BVC is working to expand its product range and improve market efficiency."

ChainCatcher news, according to Hong Kong media reports, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange will launch a series of virtual asset indices today. This index series will provide a transparent and reliable real-time price benchmark for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) pricing in the Asian time zone, offering a unified reference price for virtual assets and addressing the price discrepancies among global exchanges.Specifically, the reference index is based on the benchmark spot price weighted by the 24-hour trading volume of Bitcoin or Ethereum, calculated from the aggregated market prices of several major virtual asset exchanges, and quoted in USD in real-time. The reference rate is designed for the settlement of financial products and is calculated daily at 4 PM Hong Kong time. The launch of this index series is also a move to establish Hong Kong as a leading digital asset hub in Asia.The Executive Director of the Intermediaries Division of the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, Yip Chi-hang, previously pointed out that a license for virtual asset trading platforms will be issued by the end of this year, a consultation group for virtual asset trading platforms will be initiated in early next year, and continued support for tokenization and the Ensemble project will be provided.

ChainCatcher news, according to Boersen-Zeitung, Bitwise will launch the Aptos Staking ETP on the Swiss Stock Exchange. Starting from November 19, the Bitwise Aptos Staking ETP will be listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, the U.S. SEC has again postponed its decision on whether to approve the request for listing spot Ethereum ETF options on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).In the submitted documents, the SEC stated that the delay is intended for further analysis and public opinion, particularly regarding whether the proposed rule changes meet the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act.The SEC emphasized concerns about the potential impact of the proposal on preventing market manipulation, protecting investors, and ensuring a fair trading system, which fall under the provisions of Section 6(b)(5) of the Securities Exchange Act.

ChainCatcher news, the Swiss Stock Exchange SIX announced that DWS Xtrackers has become the 17th crypto ETP issuer on SIX. DWS Xtrackers has launched two new products, one targeting Bitcoin and the other targeting Ethereum.SIX stated that since the beginning of this year, the trading volume of 170 cryptocurrency ETPs listed on the Swiss SIX has reached 1.8 billion Swiss francs, with nearly 145,000 transactions. Among the 376 cryptocurrency ETPs and derivatives, Bitcoin dominates with a demand share of 45.2%, followed by Ethereum (15.0%) and Solana (11.5%).

ChainCatcher news, the NYSE Arca has submitted an application to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to adopt the new rule 8.800-E, which will allow the listing and trading of investment products based on commodities and digital assets. At the same time, the exchange specifically proposed to list and trade shares of Grayscale's Grayscale Digital Large Cap Fund under this new rule.Previous news, Grayscale applied to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on October 15 to convert its Digital Large Cap Fund into an ETF, which is primarily composed of Bitcoin (accounting for nearly 75%) and Ethereum (approximately 19%), with the remainder including SOL, XRP, and AVAX.

ChainCatcher news, Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan has appointed Charles Li as a member of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Board, replacing the resigned Ren Jingxin. The appointment is effective from October 29 until the conclusion of the 2026 Annual General Meeting.Paul Chan stated that Charles Li has extensive experience in digital transformation and data management, and he looks forward to his assistance in accelerating the introduction of more new technologies and data applications at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, as well as further optimizing the risk management of information technology infrastructure and data assets.

ChainCatcher news, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange announced today that it will launch the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Virtual Asset Index Series (the Index Series) on November 15, 2024, providing a reliable benchmark price for the rapidly emerging asset class of virtual assets, supporting Hong Kong's development as Asia's leading digital asset hub.The Index Series will provide transparent and reliable benchmarks for the pricing of Bitcoin and Ethereum in the Asian time zone, aiming to offer a unified reference price for virtual assets and address the price discrepancies of these assets across global exchanges.HKEX Group CEO Charles Li stated, "We are pleased to launch the Hong Kong Stock Exchange Virtual Asset Index Series to meet the demand for this rapidly emerging asset class in the region. By providing a transparent and reliable real-time benchmark, we hope to help investors make informed investment decisions, thereby supporting the healthy development of the virtual asset ecosystem and reinforcing Hong Kong's status as an international financial center." (Jin Shi)

ChainCatcher news, according to Coindesk, based on two memos released by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the New York Stock Exchange will be allowed to list and trade options for the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust (BTC), and Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB).Cboe Global Markets has been approved to list and trade options for the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) and ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB). A few weeks ago, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved Nasdaq's rule proposal allowing options for BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) to be listed and traded.Many market participants believe that options trading on Bitcoin ETFs will increase institutional interest in cryptocurrencies and enhance overall liquidity.

ChainCatcher news, according to FinanceFeeds, the Stuttgart Digital Exchange announced a partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enhance its scalability and facilitate the expansion of its crypto infrastructure, broadening its product offerings for European financial institutions.The Stuttgart Stock Exchange Group initially provides ESG data for about 30 cryptocurrencies, which was made available after the release of the EU MiCA regulation, which established transparency requirements for crypto asset service providers, mandating these providers to disclose sustainability data for the cryptocurrencies they offer.

ChainCatcher news, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange announced that the ETP (Exchange-Traded Products) market, including ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) and leveraged and inverse products, is experiencing a wave of new product listings this year. The thematic ETF market in Hong Kong continues to diversify, with new ETFs investing in various fields such as artificial intelligence and automation, digital payments, and Web3 being launched throughout the year. The most notable new ETP is undoubtedly the first inverse Bitcoin product in Asia, which was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in July, providing investors with a new tool to capture Bitcoin price movements.With the first six virtual asset spot ETFs in Asia listed in April, along with the first three virtual asset futures ETFs listed in December 2022 and January 2023, the market capitalization of virtual asset ETFs in Hong Kong has grown to over HKD 3.2 billion by the end of August. Currently, there are ten virtual asset ETPs available on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

ChainCatcher news, according to the Financial Times, Switzerland's largest stock exchange, SIX Swiss Exchange, is exploring the establishment of a cryptocurrency trading platform in Europe and is considering leveraging its reputation and Switzerland's advanced crypto regulations to attract large traditional investors with increasing interest in trading digital assets.SIX Group's Global Exchange Head Bjørn Sibbern stated, "Cryptocurrency has increasingly become a recognized asset class," adding that the company is looking into creating "a platform that allows us to facilitate trading, whether it be (spot) cryptocurrencies or derivatives."

ChainCatcher news, Monochrome Asset Management has announced that it has submitted a listing application for the Monochrome Ethereum ETF (code: IETH) to the Cboe Australia Exchange in collaboration with its responsible entity partner, Vasco Trustees Limited. IETH will passively hold Ethereum, providing retail investors with a regulated opportunity to invest in the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. IETH will adopt a dual entry mechanism, allowing investors to conduct cash and physical subscriptions and redemptions.Pending listing approval, Monochrome expects IETH to be listed on the Cboe Australia Exchange by the end of September 2024 and will be available for trading on major brokerage platforms.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, blockchain service solution provider SOS Limited has received a non-compliance notice from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) due to poor stock performance. The trading price of its American Depositary Shares (ADS) has fallen below $1 for 30 consecutive trading days. According to legal requirements, SOS must restore its stock price and average stock price to above $1 within six months, or it risks being suspended and delisted from the New York Stock Exchange.This non-compliance notice will not have a direct impact on the listing of the company's American Depositary Receipts, and during the six-month remedy period, as long as it meets the other listing requirements of the New York Stock Exchange, the company's American Depositary Receipts will continue to be traded on the New York Stock Exchange.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, a document dated August 13 shows that the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Arca electronic trading platform has withdrawn a proposed rule change made in January this year that would allow the listing and trading of options based on commodity trusts, including options based on cryptocurrency ETFs like Grayscale's GBTC. This is the latest in a series of regulatory activities surrounding cryptocurrency ETF options.Previous news, the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) has withdrawn its original application for spot Bitcoin ETF options and submitted a more comprehensive version.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the New York Stock Exchange's U.S. division has requested the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to approve its listing and trading of options products based on three Bitwise and Grayscale Ethereum ETFs.