The US Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) green light for spot Ether ETFs has sparked a debate about the regulatory status of cryptocurrencies. Here's a breakdown of the key points:
Ether (ETH) Likely Not a Security:
Industry experts believe the SEC's approval implicitly acknowledges Ether as a commodity, not a security.
This is based on the logic that spot ETFs hold underlying assets like commodities.
Bloomberg analyst James Seyffart suggests, "They're not going after Ether as a security."
Lawyer Justin Browder believes "the debate is over" if S-1 approval is granted for the ETFs.
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Impact on Other Tokens?
Venture capitalist Adam Cochran argues the ruling could extend to other tokens.
He suggests the SEC's decision clarifies which token features make them commodities.
This could imply many existing tokens might be considered commodities as well.
Staking in Gray Area:
While Ether itself might be off the hook, staking remains a concern.
Experts like Seyffart believe the SEC might target staking services as securities.
This aligns with the SEC's investigation into Consensys' staking services.
Official Confirmation Pending:
The SEC hasn't explicitly declared Ether a non-security.
An official statement from the SEC or its commissioners is expected.
Next Steps for ETFs:
Eight ETF issuers received approval (VanEck, BlackRock, Fidelity, etc.).
Notably, staking was removed from most ETF filings before approval.
These issuers still need S-1 registration statement approval for launch.
Hashdex's ETF application remains under review.
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Source:CoinTelegraph
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