Ah, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), that oh-so-diligent institution, has once again decided to take its sweet time in making a decision. The latest subject of its attention? BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust. Well, hold onto your hats, folks – the SEC has postponed its decision on whether to allow in-kind redemptions for the fund. Why, you ask? Oh, because they have “legal and policy concerns.” Of course, who doesn’t have those?
Now, let’s take a moment to appreciate BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, which was unveiled with all the fanfare of a new iPhone in January 2024. It’s currently operating under a good ol’ cash redemption model – when investors sell, BlackRock scrambles to convert Bitcoin into cold, hard cash. But where’s the fun in that? Oh wait, that’s the whole point of Bitcoin… right?
Now, here comes the juicy part: If the SEC finally decides to bless BlackRock with approval, they could swap their Bitcoin for shares directly. Revolutionary, right? James Seyffart, the analyst with Bloomberg (because analysts always know what’s best), thinks this could make ETFs “more efficient.” Oh, how we yearn for efficiency in this chaotic world of crypto!
Nasdaq, in all its wisdom, filed a change to its rules in January, hoping to smooth the way for this brilliant new model. But will the SEC approve it? Stay tuned, as they now officially weigh the future of this proposal. Or delay it indefinitely. Who knows? Decisions, decisions…
But wait, there’s more! The SEC isn’t stopping there. On the same day, they pressed the pause button on decisions regarding the Grayscale Litecoin and Solana Trusts. And what’s this? A public call for feedback on the 21Shares Dogecoin ETF. Oh, the drama!
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Crypto investors, brace yourselves. The next few months will be a bumpy ride, as these developments could radically reshape the future of crypto ETFs in the U.S. So, grab your popcorn – it’s going to be an interesting show. 🎭🍿
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2025-05-14 08:24