The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has made a landmark decision by approving the listing and trading of Bitcoin spot exchange-traded products (ETPs) and designating Bitcoin and Ripple’s XRP as commodities. This significant regulatory milestone could potentially lead to unprecedented market highs for these digital assets.
The SEC’s change in stance comes after it previously rejected similar applications. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia criticized the SEC for not providing sufficient reasoning in its previous disapproval of Grayscale’s ETP proposal, indicating a need for more transparent regulatory processes.
SEC Chairman Gary Gensler acknowledged that although the SEC had denied numerous applications in the past, the situation has shifted, particularly in light of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals’ decision. The current approval is limited to Bitcoin, now formally recognized as a non-securities commodity, a distinction that sets it apart from the majority of crypto assets.
Major financial players have significant influence in this scenario. A Senior ETF Analyst at Bloomberg, Eric Balchunas highlighted BlackRock’s significant sway over the SEC. He pointed out that BlackRock’s record in getting ETFs approved by the SEC stands at an impressive 575-1. This statistic underscores the magnitude of the SEC’s recent decision, suggesting a potentially transformative impact on the cryptocurrency market.
According to Crypto News Flash (CNF), Bitcoin and Ripple (XRP) are currently the only digital assets with clear regulatory status. XRP’s recent legal victories against the SEC and the impending settlement could place both Bitcoin and XRP at the forefront of the next market surge.
Valkyrie Funds CIO Steven McClurg suggested that Ripple (XRP) and Ethereum might soon join the ETF market, following the SEC’s anticipated approval of a Bitcoin ETF. This development could mark a significant turning point in the financial industry.
There is growing anticipation within the crypto community for an XRP ETF, following Grayscale’s decision to reintegrate Ripple into its Large Cap Digital Fund. Industry experts expect the launch of such an ETF, potentially in April 2024.
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| Information | Details |
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| Geography | North America |
| Countries | 🇺🇸 |
| Sentiment | positive |
| Relevance Score | 1 |
| People | Gary Gensler, Steven McClurg, Marcel Knobloch, Eric Balchunas |
| Companies | BlackRock, Bloomberg, Valkyrie Funds, Grayscale, Securities and Exchange Commission |
| Currencies | XRP, Bitcoin, Ethereum |
| Securities | None |
