The U.S SEC recently gave its approval to comparable bids from eight other issuers. Hashdex, which had filed its first SEC filing in September, has now officially decided to withdraw its planned spot Ethereum ETF. This decision comes just one week after the SEC approved the bids from the other eight issuers.
Nasdaq also made an announcement on Tuesday regarding a change in strategy, as they withdrew the Hashdex Nasdaq Ethereum ETF. This decision was made following the SEC’s approval of 19b-4 forms for eight Ethereum ETFs from well-established firms. The market is expected to experience changes due to the introduction of these authorized ETFs, which will bring a new level of transparency and activity to Ethereum investments.
In September, Hashdex filed its first SEC filing, outlining its plans to establish a fund that would invest in Ether, Ether futures contracts on the CME, and other liquid assets. The ETF was to be managed by Toroso Investments, a licensed commodities pool operator, with the goal of providing regulated investment opportunities in Ethereum price fluctuations.
Before the approval of the 19b-4 forms, the proposed ETF faced public comments, including some from lawmakers. Democratic Party senators expressed their disapproval of spot Ethereum ETFs and urged the SEC to reject them. On the other hand, Republican representatives French Hill (Ark.), Tom Emmer (Minn.), and Josh Gottheimer (N.J.) wrote a letter in support of ratification.
The SEC’s approval of eight additional Ethereum ETFs indicates a shift in its approach towards treating Ethereum as a commodity. However, before these issuers can start trading, their S-1 registration statements need to be approved. While the timeline for approval is uncertain, the SEC has started communicating with the issuers regarding their S-1 forms. Experts predict that it may take a few weeks for these ETFs to begin trading.
In other crypto news today, Hong Kong’s SFC has announced plans to enforce licensing compliance for crypto firms.