On July 1, the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) issued guidance for crypto ETP (Exchange Traded Products) users to resolve the regulatory ambiguity. The official notice released by the SEC outlines the role of crypto issuers and the information they must include in their filings.
It provides detailed information on how users calculate NAV and select benchmarks to custody practices, service provider agreements, governance structure, and potential conflicts of interest.
The SEC guidance aims to provide greater clarity for the crypto assets regulatory framework, outlining certain disclosure requirements under federal law. SEC stated that ETP issuers must register their offerings and classes of securities under the Securities Act of 1933 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
SEC added: “Issuers of crypto asset ETPs are also subject to the anti-fraud provisions of the federal securities laws. However, the crypto asset ETPs addressed in this statement are not registered as investment companies under the Investment Company Act of 1940.”
Token ETPs (exchange-traded products) are becoming more popular as big investment firms start using them. With more money flowing into spot Bitcoin ETFs, the SEC is working on new rules to better manage digital assets. These rules will require token ETPs to report any suspicious activity to help reduce risks.
As the SEC is collaborating with crypto exchanges to create universal listing standards for token ETFs, potentially allowing users to bypass the lengthy 19b-4 process. After 75 days of review, crypto exchanges can release the qualified ETPs. SEC’s purpose with the guidance is to ensure investor protection, maintain fair and orderly markets, and facilitate capital formation.
A crypto ETP (Exchange Traded Product) is a regulated investment vehicle that tracks the price of one or more crypto assets.
Yes, issuers must register under the Securities Acts of 1933 and 1934 and follow anti-fraud provisions.
No, crypto ETPs aren’t registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, but are still subject to securities laws.
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