CoinWorld news, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved 11 Bitcoin spot ETF applications, including products from institutions like BlackRock and ARK Invest. This is a significant milestone for the cryptocurrency industry, meaning mainstream investors can finally invest in Bitcoin directly through traditional brokerage accounts. The approved products are expected to begin trading on January 11, ending a decade-long tug-of-war over Bitcoin spot ETF applications in the U.S.