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According to Ric Edelman, head of the Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals, the SEC is expected to make a key decision on ether ETFs next week. However, Edelman believes that the decision will likely be delayed due to the lack of a comprehensive regulatory framework for all cryptocurrencies. He emphasizes the need for regulations to protect investors from crypto scams, as existing laws are outdated and not equipped for the digital age.
Matt Hougan, chief investment officer of Bitwise Asset Management, echoes Edelman’s sentiment and calls for new rules that align with the rapidly evolving landscape of digital assets and technology. Bitwise has even submitted its own application for a spot ethereum ETF and remains optimistic about the future of ETFs in the crypto space.
As we witness the rise of cryptocurrency ETFs, with bitcoin ETFs already in the market, there is a growing anticipation for ether ETFs to follow suit. The proposals submitted by VanEck and ARK Investments/21Shares are set to be approved or denied this month, marking a significant milestone in the integration of cryptocurrencies into traditional financial markets.
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