SEC Delays BlackRock and Fidelity Ethereum ETF Applications
SEC Extends Review Period
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications from BlackRock and Fidelity. The SEC now has until May 23rd to make a final decision on the applications, which were initially filed in December 2021.
Uncertainty Remains
The SEC's delay has cast further uncertainty over the timeline for the approval of spot Ethereum ETFs. Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas believes that the SEC may ultimately reject the applications due to concerns about the underlying market for Ethereum.
ETF Implications
If approved, spot Ethereum ETFs would provide investors with an easy way to gain exposure to the cryptocurrency without having to purchase and store the asset directly. This could potentially lead to increased demand for Ethereum and drive up its price.
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