Launching a Bitcoin ETF on Nasdaq | Stephen McClurg on Regulation, TradFi & the Future of BTC

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What does it really take to launch a Bitcoin ETF on Nasdaq?

In this episode, Stephen McClurg, CIO at Canary Funds, joins Bitcoin.com News to unpack the complex process behind bringing Bitcoin into traditional finance — from SEC filings and S-1 approvals to navigating the evolving landscape of spot ETFs.

McClurg shares insider insights from the front lines of crypto’s institutional adoption, explaining why Bitcoin made sense at EA, how the ETF structure opens doors for mainstream investors, and what’s next for BTC as it cements its place in global markets.

🚀 In this episode:

  • The step-by-step grind of launching a Bitcoin ETF on Nasdaq

  • How regulation and TradFi are evolving around crypto

  • Why Bitcoin fits the ETF model

  • The road ahead for BTC, institutions, and investors

🎙️ Host: Bitcoin.com News
📍 Guest: Stephen McClurg, CIO at Canary Funds
🔗 Learn more: bitcoin.com

Hosted by Bitcoin.com News Media

Jun 10, 2025

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