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Bitcoin 2024: The spot bitcoin ETF awaiting approval is the talk of the town

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Julie DiMauro

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The new year starts with a burning question: will the SEC approve applications to list a spot bitcoin ETF this month?

Bitcoin is now 15 years old, and after soaring in value again recently, it took a turn downward on Wednesday.

The crypto fan base is now left wondering: will the launch of the first-ever spot bitcoin electronically traded fund (ETF) happen after the SEC approves it this week or next, as

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