SEC Pauses Grayscale’s ETF Conversion Involving XRP, Solana, Cardano
- SEC halts Grayscale’s ETF conversion plans awaiting regulatory framework.
- Impact on XRP, Solana, Cardano ETF plans.
- Market uncertainty follows the SEC decision.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has paused Grayscale Investments’ conversion of its Digital Large Cap Fund into an ETF, affecting Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Cardano, and XRP.
The pause underscores ongoing challenges in obtaining ETF approval from U.S. regulators and creates market uncertainty, particularly impacting the affected altcoins.
SEC Suspension Impacts Bitcoin and Major Altcoins
The conversion pause issued by the SEC affects several major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Cardano, and XRP. Grayscale aimed for its Digital Large Cap Fund to transform into an ETF.
Grayscale Investments and the U.S. SEC are the central parties involved. The SEC issued a stay, pausing ETF conversion, despite having initially approved the proposal.
https://twitter.com/JSeyff/status/1940489004010615147Market Uncertainty as $775 Million in Assets Stalled
The SEC’s decision has led to market uncertainty and diminished excitement among altcoin investors. Grayscale managed approximately $775 million in assets impacted by the stay. “The stay blocks the conversion ‘for now’ and the SEC gave no timeline for removal,” explained James Seyffart of Bloomberg.
The financial community remains focused on regulatory updates. The stay affects potential liquidity and institutional inflow improvements anticipated from the conversion.
Experts Predict SEC Delays on Crypto ETF Framework
The proposed ETF conversion involving altcoins marks a significant step, as it’s a notable pause in the SEC’s regulatory stance. Historical approval typically boosted liquidity and institutional interest once regulatory clarity emerged.
Experts believe the SEC may delay until it finalizes broader crypto regulatory frameworks. Analyst Eric Balchunas suggested wait times for spot ETFs tracking Solana, Cardano, and XRP to materialize further.
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