SEC Scrutinizes REX and Osprey’s Ethereum, Solana ETFs

REX Shares and Osprey Funds face U.S. SEC scrutiny over their proposed Ethereum and Solana staking ETFs.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is examining the filings by REX Shares and Osprey Funds for their proposed Ethereum and Solana ETFs. These funds, structured as C-corporations with a Cayman Islands subsidiary, aim to deliver staking rewards to traditional investors, bypassing usual restrictions. Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart has mentioned, “Don’t know launch date but could be within the next few weeks.” Although it could occur within a few weeks, the SEC has expressed concerns over the potential for misleading investors and questioned the immediate effectiveness clause used in registration.

The scrutiny by the SEC is poised to affect Ethereum and Solana markets, as these cryptocurrencies are the underlying assets for the ETFs in question. While there is a historical precedent of market volatility due to regulatory impact, no specific on-chain data or liquidity shifts have been associated with these ETF filings yet. However, investor sentiment may sway based on further regulatory updates.

In the broader financial market, this scrutiny underscores the complexity regulators face in adapting to innovative financial products like staking-based ETFs. Should the funds receive approval, the new ETFs could mean sizable inflows into the relevant crypto markets with potential changes in staked amounts and a precedent for future ETF structures. Analysts suggest that such approval could reshape the landscape for crypto-ETF products in the U.S., depending upon regulatory approaches and market responses.

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