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The filing of a Litecoin ETF in the United States marks a significant step for cryptocurrency investment options. Canary Capital’s recent application also highlights the growing interest in creating legitimate financial products tied to cryptocurrencies. According to Alex Thorn from Galaxy Digital, Litecoin’s unique launch process sets it apart from other cryptocurrencies, suggesting a favorable outlook for its ETF approval. This article explores the implications of the first Litecoin ETF filing in the US, shedding light on its unique attributes and positioning within the cryptocurrency landscape. Canary Capital Files for the First U.S. Litecoin ETF Nashville-based asset manager Canary Capital submitted an S-1 form for a Litecoin (LTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on October 15. This filing represents a historical moment as it is the inaugural application for a Litecoin-linked spot ETF in the United States. The timing is notable, as it follows closely behind the asset manager’s filing for an XRP ETF just a week prior on October 8. Stemming from an innovative leadership background, Canary Capital’s CEO and founder, Steven McClurg, was previously the chief investment officer at Valkyrie Investments, co-founding the firm alongside Leah Wald. Understanding Litecoin’s Unique Positioning According to research head Alex Thorn at Galaxy Digital, Litecoin is perceived as having undergone a “fair launch,” a term indicating that it did not involve pre-mining or token sales prior to becoming publicly available. This characteristic is crucial because the absence of an offering to investors means that Litecoin does not fit into the security classification that the SEC has utilized for other cryptocurrencies. Thorn conveys that the SEC has yet to express a definitive stance on Litecoin, but he reasons that this lack of a traditional offering suggests that Litecoin should, in principle, have a similar pathway to ETF…

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