💰SEC Proposes Rule Change for In-Kind ETF Transactions
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has published a notice regarding the proposed rule change by the Cboe BZX Exchange to allow in-kind creations and redemptions for the Franklin Bitcoin ETF, Franklin Ethereum ETF, and the Franklin Crypto Index ETF. This change aims to enhance market efficiency and liquidity for authorized participants, impacting the trading dynamics of these funds.
Learn More💰SEC Notice on Proposed Rule Change for Ethereum ETF Staking
This notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission outlines a proposed rule change for NYSE Arca to allow the Bitwise Ethereum ETF to engage in staking activities. The amendment would enable the Trust to earn staking rewards, potentially increasing income for investors and improving market participation in the Ethereum network.
Learn More🏛️SEC Crypto Task Force Meeting on DeFi and Regulatory Impacts
The Securities and Exchange Commission is set to hold a public meeting focusing on decentralized finance (DeFi). The roundtable, titled “DeFi and the American Spirit,” invites public participation and discusses critical considerations for the evolving regulatory landscape in the cryptocurrency space. Attendees can engage directly with the Crypto Task Force during the session.
Learn More🪙SEC Meeting on Tokenization
The SEC's Crypto Task Force is hosting a public meeting to discuss the implications of tokenization in finance, exploring how traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi) intersect. The roundtable invites public participation and aims to shape future regulatory guidelines on asset tokenization, providing stakeholders with a platform to voice their insights.
Learn More💹Proposed Rule Change for 21Shares Polkadot Trust Listing
The Securities and Exchange Commission is reviewing a proposed rule change from Nasdaq to list and trade shares of the 21Shares Polkadot Trust under Nasdaq Rule 5711(d). This proposal outlines the structure and function of the Trust, detailing its investment objectives and the mechanisms for trading and valuation of the shares in the evolving cryptocurrency market.
Learn More💹NYSE Proposes FLEX Options Trading for Grayscale Bitcoin Trust
The SEC is considering a proposed rule change by NYSE American LLC to allow the trading of FLEX options on the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC). This move aims to enhance liquidity and provide better risk management options for investors, while ensuring robust surveillance to protect market integrity against manipulation.
Learn More📈SEC Proposes Rule for Franklin XRP Fund Listing
The SEC has published a notice regarding a proposed rule change to list and trade shares of the Franklin XRP Fund as Commodity-Based Trust Shares. This development seeks to enhance investor access to XRP while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, aiming to address concerns related to investor protection and market manipulation.
Learn More📈SEC Notice on Franklin Solana ETF Proposed Rule Change
The SEC published a notice regarding the proposed rule change from Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. to list and trade shares of the Franklin Solana ETF, a commodity-based trust, allowing for investment opportunities in digital assets and addressing regulatory compliance related to cryptocurrency market dynamics.
Learn More📈SEC Notice on Fidelity Ethereum Fund Options Listing
The SEC issued a notice regarding the Cboe EDGX Exchange's proposed rule change to list options on the Fidelity Ethereum Fund. The notice indicates an extension of the Commission's review period to allow adequate consideration of this significant financial instrument, with the new decision deadline set for May 14, 2025.
Learn More📈SEC Proposal for Staking in Franklin Crypto Index ETF
The SEC published a notice regarding Cboe BZX Exchange's proposed rule change to allow staking of ether held by the Franklin Crypto Index ETF. This amendment aims to enhance profitability for the Fund, enabling it to earn staking rewards, ultimately benefiting investors through improved financial returns and greater operational flexibility.
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