ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF Approval Delayed By SEC To Early Next Year
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In a notice issued on September 26, the SEC revealed its intention to designate an extended period for evaluating a proposed rule change that would permit the listing of ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF on the Cboe BZX Exchange. The initial delay, announced on August 11, set the deadline for a decision to November 11. Now, the SEC will take additional time to consider the proposal’s implications.
Additionally, the SEC delayed its decision on the proposed Global X Bitcoin Trust until November 21. This suggests potential delays for other spot Bitcoin fund applications in the future.
This announcement follows intense lobbying efforts from both Republican and Democratic lawmakers, including Tom Emmer and Ritchie Torres, urging SEC Chair Gary Gensler to expedite the approval of a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund.
The SEC cited the need for sufficient time to assess the proposed rule change and related issues as the reason for the extended timeline. Previously, the regulator had asked for new written comments on ARK Invest and 21Shares’ proposed fund, delaying the decision that was initially expected by August 13.
Competing firms, including BlackRock, also face delays in their ETF approval processes, with BlackRock’s deadline set for October 17. Further delays may be in store for these applicants, amid heightened scrutiny and regulatory considerations in the cryptocurrency space.
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