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SEC to Approve Spot Ethereum ETFs in May: Standard Chartered

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A development that could be another landmark decision for the digital asset market, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) could approve Spot Ethereum ETFs in May, according to Standard Chartered Bank. Indeed, they predict that the approval could come on May 23rd, according to a report from The Block. Additionally, Standard Chartered has forecasted a $4,000 target for Ethereum if approval is granted. Specifically, it notes that the potential value surge if the asset could mimic what occurred with Bitcoin (BTC) before its Spot ETF approval in the United States. Overall, the bank said that the process for Ethereum’s ETF approval will mirror Bitcoin’s journey at the tail end of last year. Also Read: SEC Delays BlackRock Spot Ethereum ETF Standard Chartered Bank Predicts Spot Ethereum ETF Approval in May The digital asset industry experienced a landmark development just ten days into the new year. After months of speculation, the SEC greenlit the creation of...

SEC defers decision on several ETH ETFs to May 2024

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on several Ethereum-based exchange-traded funds (ETFs) until May 2024. This announcement came through regulatory filings made on Dec. 18. Among the delayed decisions are those concerning the Hashdex Nasdaq Ethereum ETF, the Grayscale Ethereum Futures ETF, the VanEck spot Ethereum ETF, and a spot Ethereum ETF proposed by Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest and 21Shares. UPDATE: SEC Going early with delay orders for @hashdex & @Grayscale #Ethereum ETF filings. Neither were due until Jan 1, 2024. Maybe just clearing the queue before the holidays? pic.twitter.com/LdZQxGh43L — James Seyffart (@JSeyff) December 18, 2023 The Hashdex Ether ETF is unique in its approach, aiming to incorporate both spot Ether and futures contracts. Meanwhile, Grayscale’s Ethereum Futures ETF is perceived as a strategic move to eventually convert its Ethereum Trust into a spot Ethereum ETF, a view that has gaine...