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Grayscale sues SEC over rejection of GBTC spot Bitcoin ETF conversion
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF
- Filed petition for review in D.C. Circuit on June 29, 2022, arguing SEC violated APA and Exchange Act.
- Led by former U.S. Solicitor General Donald B. Verrilli Jr. of Munger, Tolles & Olson.
- SEC received record 11,400+ comments during review, over 99% supporting conversion.
- CEO Sonnenshein calls SEC decision 'arbitrary and capricious,' says it blocks billions in investor capital.