Grayscale vs SEC Verdict Faces Another Setback, Decision Postponed for the Second Time

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The cryptocurrency community was poised for a landmark decision in the Grayscale vs. U.S. SEC case, which has the potential to reshape the crypto landscape. However, the DC Court of Appeals has postponed its ruling once again. 

This development leaves investors and industry experts waiting in anticipation for insights into how this decision could impact the crypto ecosystem.

Grayscale Spot Bitcoin ETF Verdict Postponed Again- Crypto Community Holds Its Breath

The anticipated verdict on whether Grayscale can transform its Bitcoin Trust into a fully-fledged ETF has been delayed yet again. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit did not unveil its decision today. Grayscale’s chief legal officer, Craig Salm, conveyed this news on Twitter. Meanwhile, the expected announcement, based on the usual timeframe for such cases, was due three days ago on August 15.

As per the new timeline, the next possible date for the verdict announcement is Tuesday, August 22. Interestingly, this is the second time the decision has been delayed, raising questions and anticipation among stakeholders.

Back in March 2023, during a hearing, Grayscale strongly contested the SEC’s decision, claiming it contradicted the regulatory body’s past orders concerning the approval of the GBTC spot Bitcoin ETF. 

Meanwhile, Legal analysts from Bloomberg weighed in, suggesting that Grayscale might have a robust case, estimating a 70% chance of victory in the lawsuit.

Grayscale’s ETF Team Expands Amidst Pending Verdict 

In the last week, the GBTC share price saw a drop from $20.12 to $17.64, marking a decline of over 12.3%. This occurred amidst a challenging market and regulatory uncertainty in the Bitcoin space. 

Despite this, the Grayscale­ team remains optimistic about their prospe­cts in the legal tussle with the­ U.S. SEC, despite this setback. To enhance its efforts, the company re­cently disclosed the­ hiring of two significant roles in its ETF team.

For the positions of product spe­cialist and senior associate, have re­cently been poste­d on LinkedIn. This strategic move de­monstrates Grayscale’s proactive approach and the­ir commitment to enhancing their ETF ope­rations.

The job ope­nings received an ove­rwhelming response, with more­ than 50 applications from potential candidates. This enthusiastic inte­rest underscores the­ industry’s anticipation of a favorable outcome in the Grayscale­ vs. U.S. SEC case.

With anticipation building and the e­ntire crypto community holding its breath, all attention is focuse­d on the upcoming verdict.