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Apr 2022
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A Spot Bitcoin ETF Still Seems Unlikely

COINDESK
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On today’s show, CoinDesk's managing editor for global policy and regulation, Nikhilesh De, takes a look at the prospects for a bitcoin ETF that actually holds bitcoins. The short version is, not good. Read the full story here. This episode is sponsored by Kava, BCB Group and Koinly. This episode was edited & produced by Adrian Blust with original music by ... Show More
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