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SEC Approves Rule Changes for Ethereum ETF
The SEC has approved rule changes to allow the creation of an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that invests in Ethereum, one of the largest cryptocurrencies. The decision follows the recent success of the Bitcoin ETF, which has seen more than $12 billion in net inflows. just Just in time for the SEC's VanEck Ethereum ETF decision deadline.
The SEC on Thursday approved rule changes that pave the way for buy-and-hold ETFs. #ether.$ETH https://t.co/qgBajWyMLb pic.twitter.com/IE0PGKNceA
— Neil Sethi (@neilksethi) May 23, 2024
Bitcoin ETF sponsors BlackRock, Bitwise and Galaxy Digital have also begun the process of launching Ethereum ETFs. However, the SEC rule change only allows exchanges to approve listing applications for eight different Ethereum funds, and does not guarantee an immediate launch. The actual launch date remains unclear.
Key Point:
- Following the SEC's announcement, the price of Ethereum rose 2%. decision, It rose 20% earlier this week.
- SEC Order Approved of list of There are eight Ether funds, but no start dates have been set.
- The initial Ethereum ETF is expected to be smaller than the Bitcoin ETF, with the Grayscale Ethereum Trust holding around $11 billion in assets.
The approval signals a possible softening of the SEC’s stance on cryptocurrencies following its loss in a lawsuit against Grayscale in 2023. That legal outcome paved the way for the approval of a Bitcoin ETF and now an Ethereum ETF. Despite this progress, the SEC’s regulatory approach to cryptocurrencies remains under political scrutiny.
Ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency, is the foundation of the Ethereum network, which powers decentralized finance (DeFi) projects, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and asset tokenization. However, a new U.S. Ether ETF may exclude staking, as the SEC considers staking-as-a-service offerings to be unregistered securities. This exclusion could make an Ether ETF less attractive compared to a Bitcoin ETF.
K&L Gates' Richard Carr emphasized that the approval does not apply to other crypto projects on the Ethereum network, and Swan Bitcoin's Steven Lubka noted that structural differences, such as the lack of staking options, could dampen demand for an Ethereum ETF.
The approval of an Ethereum ETF is a notable development in the cryptocurrency regulatory environment and signals the increasing integration of digital assets into mainstream financial products.
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