Just-In: Grayscale Lawsuit Against SEC Preponed After Genesis Bankruptcy
The District of Columbia Court of Appeals has preponed a date for Grayscale’s lawsuit against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The oral arguments on the SEC denying conversion of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust to a Bitcoin ETF will now be heard on March 7 at 9:30 AM ET. The oral arguments were earlier expected to begin after April this year.
Court Prepones Grayscale Lawsuit Against the SEC
According to a court order on January 23, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals has set March 7 as the date to hear oral arguments in Grayscale’s lawsuit against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
The oral arguments were expected to begin in the second quarter of 2023. However, the court has preponed the lawsuit and both sides will present their case to the court on March 7 at 9:30 AM ET, reported CNBC on January 24.
Grayscale filed the lawsuit against the SEC in June 2022 after the application to convert the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) to a Bitcoin ETF was rejected. The SEC cited concerns about market manipulation and investor protections as reasons behind rejecting the application.
The move may likely have come after Grayscale’s sister firm crypto lender Genesis Capital filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last week. Genesis stopped withdrawals, redemptions, and new loan originations due to the FTX bankruptcy.
Also Read: Will BTC Continue Its Downfall For The Coming Week
Investors’ Concerns Mount After Genesis Filing
Meanwhile, investors’ concerns have grown regarding GBTC widening discount premium rates after Genesis’ bankruptcy. Currently, the GBTC trades at a negative premium rate of 41.5% and total assets under management of $14.5 billion.
Valkyrie Investments and Osprey Funds have proposed taking over the sponsorship and management of the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC). The firms assert it will give shareholders a better option to lower management fees and a redemption program.
Also Read: Shiba Inu Developer Hints At Finalizing Shibarium Beta Launch
- Will Bitcoin Reverse to $115K Max Pain Price amid Crypto Options Expiry Today?
- Cardano Gets 100 Million User Exposure With Brave Integration, Whales Scoop 70M ADA
- Japanese Gaming Firm Gumi to Boost Treasury With BTC, XRP After $38M Raise
- BNB Leads Crypto Market Rally With Fresh All-Time High, Expert Sees $5000 Upside
- Billionaire Ray Dalio Calls Bitcoin “Alternative Money” as BTC Profit-Taking Tops $3.7B Amid $120K Rally
- Pi Network Price at Risk of Another Crash as Mysterious Whale Stops Buying
- Solana Price Eyes $360 After Bullish Retest As VisionSys AI Deploys $2B Treasury Strategy
- Cardano Price Forecast As Hashdex Listing Fuels Optimism For $1.27 Breakout
- BONK Price Rally Ahead? Open Interest Jumps as TD Buy Signal Flashes
- Shiba Inu Price to Surge as Whales Buy and Team Commits to Shibarium Growth
- XRP Price Prediction After Ripple CTO David Schwartz Resigns
Why Trust CoinGape
CoinGape has covered the cryptocurrency industry since 2017, aiming to provide informative insights Read more…to our readers. Our journal analysts bring years of experience in market analysis and blockchain technology to ensure factual accuracy and balanced reporting. By following our Editorial Policy, our writers verify every source, fact-check each story, rely on reputable sources, and attribute quotes and media correctly. We also follow a rigorous Review Methodology when evaluating exchanges and tools. From emerging blockchain projects and coin launches to industry events and technical developments, we cover all facets of the digital asset space with unwavering commitment to timely, relevant information.
