<p>The post <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://coinpedia.org/news/grayscales-legal-win-shakes-up-secs-stance-on-bitcoin-etf-approval/">Grayscale vs. SEC Ruling Could Open Door for First Spot Bitcoin ETF in US</a> appeared first on <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://coinpedia.org">Coinpedia Fintech News</a></p> 
<p><a href="https://coinpedia.org/price-analysis/btc-price-analysis-with-green-light-for-grayscale-will-bitcoin-price-reach-30k/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Grayscale</a>, a major player in the crypto world, has won a significant legal battle against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The DC Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the SEC’s decision to reject Grayscale’s proposal to convert its Bitcoin Trust into a spot ETF was “arbitrary and capricious.”</p> 
<p>The court’s decision is a major victory for Grayscale and the entire crypto industry. It could pave the way for the approval of the first spot <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/what-happens-next-for-bitcoin-etfs-after-grayscales-win/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitcoin ETF</a> in the U.S., which would allow investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin without having to buy and store the cryptocurrency themselves.</p> 
<p>However, the SEC is not required to approve Grayscale’s proposal. The court’s decision simply means that the SEC’s previous rejection was not justified. The SEC could still reject Grayscale’s proposal for other reasons.</p> 
<h2 id="what-will-the-sec-do-next" data-name="what-will-the-sec-do-next" class="wp-block-heading">What Will the SEC Do Next?</h2> 
<p>Amid the aftermath of Grayscale’s legal victory, the crypto community now stands at a crossroads, considering the potential move of the SEC on approval of Bitcoin ETF. Meanwhile, a legal expert and market observer, Jake Chervinsky, shares his views on what the SEC might do in response to the court’s decision.</p> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">1/ Grayscale's victory over the SEC is *massive.*<br><br>It's very rare for a federal circuit court to find that an agency has violated the APA by acting arbitrarily and capriciously.<br><br>The DC Circuit just delivered a huge embarrassment for the SEC.<br><br>But the ETF isn't approved yet <img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/14.0.0/72x72/1f9f5.png" alt="🧵" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;"></p>— Jake Chervinsky (@jchervinsky) <a href="https://twitter.com/jchervinsky/status/1696544309699363201?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">August 29, 2023</a> 
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<p>Chervinsky presents two plausible theories. One possibility is that the SEC might pivot to an alternative ground to reject Grayscale’s proposal, potentially igniting another cycle of lengthy legal battles.&nbsp;</p> 
<p>Another outlook suggests that the SEC could gracefully embrace the DC Circuit’s decision as a strategic retreat from their anti-ETF stance.</p> 
<p>Read More: <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/sec-vs-grayscale-verdict-sparks-accusations-of-bitcoin-insider-trading-by-crypto-whales-and-sharks/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">SEC vs. Grayscale Verdict: Was Bitcoin Insider Trading at Play?</a></p> 
<p>In addition to the legal aspects, political pressure enters the equation. Beyond Grayscale, the traditional financial sector yearns for a <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/bitcoin-etf-approval-looms-after-court-forces-sec-to-reconsider-decision-on-grayscale-bitcoin-price-breaks-above-27k/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitcoin ETF</a>, a sentiment echoed by numerous issuers, including industry giant BlackRock.&nbsp;</p> 
<h2 id="secs-dilemma-and-future-choices" data-name="secs-dilemma-and-future-choices" class="wp-block-heading"><strong>SEC’s Dilemma and Future Choices</strong></h2> 
<p>After rejecting spot Bitcoin ETF proposals for years, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is at a corner that requires consideration over the future. Many believe that <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/crypto-vs-sec-firegarygensler-trends-u-s-representative-challenges-sec-chairman/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">SEC Chair Gensler</a> might seize the opportunity to reposition the agency’s image as anti-ETF.</p> 
<p>The outcome of this deliberation has the potential to not only reshape the regulatory landscape but also send ripples of influence across global financial markets.</p> 
<p>Also Read: <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/peter-schiff-grayscales-bitcoin-spot-etf-is-bearish-for-bitcoin-heres-why/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Peter Schiff: Grayscale’s Bitcoin Spot ETF is Bearish for Bitcoin – Here’s Why</a></p>

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