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Hashdex Winds Down DEFI Bitcoin ETF in First US Spot Fund Closure
Hashdex is liquidating its DEFI Bitcoin ETF after trading ended on NYSE Arca, marking the first closure in the US spot Bitcoin ETF category since its 2024 launch.
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Hashdex is liquidating its DEFI Bitcoin ETF after trading ended on NYSE Arca, marking the first closure in the US spot Bitcoin ETF category since its 2024 launch.
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