SEC directs final S-1 submissions for Ether ETFs with target launch on July 23
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SEC mandates final S-1 filings for Ether ETFs by July 16, launch set for July 23. Invesco, Galaxy set fees at 0.25%; VanEck, Franklin Templeton at 0.20% and 0.19% respectively. Analysts predict Ether ETFs could attract $5 billion to $10 billion in new inflows. The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued final directives to asset managers poised to launch Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs). As reported by Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas, the SEC requires issuers to submit their finalized S-1 filings by July 16, with a targeted launch date for the new Ether ETFs set for July 23. The filings must detail the management fees that will be charged. This move follows the SEC’s approval on May 23 of issuers’ 19-b form, which proposed rule changes to permit crypto-based investment vehicles. Now, asset managers are required to obtain approval for their initial securities registration S-1 forms, marking a significant step toward the official launch of Ether ETFs. Several prominent financial institutions are competing for SEC approval and the opportunity to introduce Ether ETFs to the market. Notable names include BlackRock, Grayscale, Fidelity, ARK 21Shares, Invesco Galaxy, VanEck, Hashdex, and Franklin Templeton. Firms have set varying Ethereum ETF fee structures Invesco and Galaxy have set their management fees at 0.25%, slightly higher than those of VanEck and Franklin Templeton, which have disclosed fees of 0.20% and 0.19%, respectively. However, these fees are considerably lower than the 2.50% management fees charged by Grayscale’s existing Ethereum Trust. Grayscale, which plans to launch a new spot Ethereum ETF, has yet to disclose its new fee structure. This competitive fee landscape is expected to benefit investors, making Ether ETFs an attractive option for those looking to gain exposure to Ethereum. Lower fees can enhance overall returns, particularly in the long term, and are…
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