As a researcher with extensive experience in the financial markets and specifically in the field of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), I find this recent development quite intriguing. The fact that Nasdaq, the second largest stock exchange in the world, has updated its 19b-4 filing for BlackRock’s proposed spot Ethereum ETF, and that CboeBZX has done the same for five other proposals, is a clear indication of the growing interest in cryptocurrency ETFs.
The updated 19b-4 application for BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF on Nasdaq Stock Market has been submitted, with further adjusted filings anticipated.
On Wednesday, Nasdaq filed an upgraded version of the form for the world’s largest asset manager with the regulatory body. Meanwhile, CboeBZX handed in revised 19b-4 forms for five spot ETF proposals on Tuesday night.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reportedly asked exchanges to make modifications to their Form 19b-4 applications earlier this week, leading to the recent changes in those filings. For ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), SEC approval through Form 19b-4 is mandatory before trading can commence, with operational registration statements as per Form S-1 being necessary for the funds to begin operations.
In its latest filing, Nasdaq has adopted language similar to other amended 19b-4s concerning staking, which aims to exclude this concept.
According to the filing, neither the Trust, the Sponsor, the Ether Custodian, nor any related parties will utilize any portion of the Trust’s Ethereum (ETH) for proof-of-stake validation or to acquire extra ETH or generate income or other earnings.
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2024-05-22 21:25