The SEC has already approved several spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S.; however, these ETFs are not allowed in the EU due to strict regulations. Instead, there are other alternative ways to safely invest in cryptocurrencies.
Veronika Rinecker
Veronika Rinecker joined Cointelegraph as the Managing Editor for the DACH region in late 2017. Currently, she is also actively involved in contributing to in-depth articles, covering topics such as politics, digitalization, energy, blockchain and fintech. She studied international journalism & media management and is now based in Germany.
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