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- VanEck’s Ethereum ETF takes a step forward, but full launch awaits SEC approval.
- BlackRock, Fidelity, and others also in the race for a spot Ethereum ETF.
- SEC’s recent move sparks optimism for potential approval of Ethereum ETFs.
Investment management giant VanEck saw its spot Ethereum ETF make its way onto the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation’s (DTCC) list of ETFs.
The DTCC, an American financial market infrastructure company renowned for providing post-trade clearance, settlement, custody, and information services, confirmed the addition on its website.
Crucially, listing the VanEck spot Ethereum ETF is a preliminary step and does not indicate the full launch of the fund. The ETF is still awaiting regulatory approval from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and other similar filings from industry heavyweights like BlackRock, Fidelity, etc.
Furthermore, under the create/redeem column, the VanEck spot Ethereum ETF is marked as “N,” suggesting that it is not yet active. The DTCC noted:
“This file includes both active ETFs that may be processed at DTCC and ETFs that are not yet active (“pre-launch”) and, therefore, are not able to be processed at DTCC, unless and until such securities have received all necessary regulatory and other approvals.”
The SEC-registered securities clearing corporation has listed VanEck’s spot Ethereum fund ticker as “ETHV.”
Earlier this week, reports emerged that the SEC requested US firms to update and refile their 19B-4 filings concerning their proposed spot Ethereum ETFs. This move has been interpreted by some as a positive signal, potentially indicating forthcoming approval from the regulator. The 19B-4 forms are essential documents that notify the SEC about a proposed rule change and require the agency’s approval before spot Ethereum ETFs can become effective. According to analysts, the regulator might approve 19B-4s but take its time greenlighting the S-1 filings.
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