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SEC Postpones Ruling on Ethereum ETFs, Opens Door for Public Input

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Qadir AK

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has extended its timeframe for deciding on the approval of two Ethereum-based Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). This extension opens up an opportunity for public opinion to play a role in the decision-making process. The ETFs in question are the Hashdex Nasdaq Spot Ethereum ETF and the Grayscale Ethereum Futures Trust, which were both in line for conversion into spot ETFs.

The SEC’s Deliberative Approach

A significant aspect of the SEC’s recent announcement is the invitation for public input on these matters. This move suggests that the SEC is not just considering the technical and regulatory aspects, but also the public sentiment and understanding of these financial instruments. It’s a clear indication that the agency is taking a comprehensive approach, weighing the implications of these ETFs on both the market and investors.

The decision to delay comes amidst a period of heightened scrutiny and consideration of various Ethereum ETF applications. The agency, in a recent statement, mentioned that this delay is crucial given the legal and policy questions these proposed changes bring up. This cautious approach follows the SEC’s previous postponements involving the VanEck Ethereum ETF and the ARK 21Shares Ethereum ETF.

These developments have broader implications for the cryptocurrency ETF landscape. Recently, the SEC also pushed back the decision on the Invesco Galaxy Spot Ethereum ETF to next year, deviating from an earlier deadline set for late December. 

This pattern of delay is not new, as seen in the SEC’s November decision to extend the review period for both the Hashdex Nasdaq Ethereum and Bitcoin futures ETF applications. Other firms like Franklin Templeton and Global X, focusing on Bitcoin ETFs, have also seen similar postponements.

A Strategic Move?

The decision to delay the ruling on these ETFs, originally due by January 1, 2024, was somewhat unexpected. Analysts like James Seyffart from Bloomberg speculate that this early announcement by the SEC might be a strategic move to manage the backlog of applications efficiently.

In the last month, the SEC has released documents revealing that representatives from various asset management companies have met with commission officials. These meetings were focused on discussing the specifics of their ETF offerings, indicating a proactive involvement from the industry side to address the SEC’s concerns and requirements.

Qadir AK

Qadir Ak is the founder of Coinpedia. He has over a decade of experience writing about technology and has been covering the blockchain and cryptocurrency space since 2010. He has also interviewed a few prominent experts within the cryptocurrency space.

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