Less than two days after filing separate filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), asset managers VanEck and ProShares seem to have determined to not pursue any ETFs that are uncovered to Ether.
In filings with the SEC on Friday, VanEck’s and ProShares’ authorized representatives are both said determined to withdraw its respective Ether ETF utility. VanEck utilized for the introduction of an “Ethereum Strategy ETF” on Wednesday, whereas ProShares utilized for an “Ether Strategy ETF” on the same day.
Both merchandise seem to goal to supply publicity to Ether by investing in futures contracts in addition to different synthetic funding automobiles and trade traded merchandise. It’s unclear why both asset managers selected to file and withdraw applications for seemingly an identical Ether ETFs on the same day, however the two firms mentioned they didn’t promote any securities in connection with the providing.
SEC chairman Gary Gensler mentioned earlier this month that he can be extra open to accepting ETFs based mostly on crypto futures contracts somewhat than by direct contact. At the time, VanEck had Bitcoin and ETH ETFs excellent, however the firm later filed a separate prospectus for a “strategic” Bitcoin ETF which may be seen by contracts. BTC futures.
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According to Cointelegraph
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