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Switzerland's FINMA approves first spot bitcoin ETF for retail investors
Original: Swiss regulator FINMA approves first spot bitcoin ETF for retail investors FINMA has approved Switzerland's first spot b
Swiss financial regulator FINMA has approved the country's first spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund open to retail investors. The approval includes an exception to diversification rules, alongside new custody and disclosure safeguards designed to protect investors. The move marks a notable step in Switzerland's position as a crypto-friendly financial hub, following similar product launches in the United States and growing institutional demand for regulated bitcoin exposure.
Why now: Regulators in Europe and beyond are under pressure to follow the US in allowing spot bitcoin ETFs for ordinary investors.
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