{"id":14125,"date":"2024-03-03T12:55:45","date_gmt":"2024-03-03T12:55:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinengineer.io\/blog\/?p=14125"},"modified":"2024-03-03T12:55:45","modified_gmt":"2024-03-03T12:55:45","slug":"variant-chief-legal-officer-casts-doubt-on-approval-of-ethereum-spot-etfs-by-sec-in-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/variant-chief-legal-officer-casts-doubt-on-approval-of-ethereum-spot-etfs-by-sec-in-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Variant Chief Legal Officer Casts Doubt on Approval of Ethereum Spot ETFs by SEC in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>In recent statements, Jake Chervinsky, the Chief Legal Officer at Variant, a leading cryptocurrency company, has cast doubt on the likelihood of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approving Ethereum (ETH) spot Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) within the current year.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Chervinsky&#8217;s remarks come at a time of intense activity within the cryptocurrency markets, where the introduction of an Ethereum ETF is anticipated to further invigorate trading dynamics.<\/p>\n<p>He highlighted the contentious aftermath following the <strong>SEC&#8217;s green light for <a href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/bitcoin-analysts-warn-that-latecomers-to-the-rally-are-taking-high-risks\/\">Bitcoin<\/a> (BTC) ETFs,<\/strong> stressing that the approval was largely influenced by judicial pressures and stirred significant debate within regulatory circles.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>You might like:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/26-altcoins-that-will-be-unlocked-this-week\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em><strong>2<\/strong><\/em><em><strong>6 Altcoins That Will Be Unlocked This Week!<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>While the prevailing market sentiment is largely characterized by fervent speculation, <strong>Chervinsky cautioned that the introduction of an ETH ETF<\/strong> could exacerbate this trend, as emotions often dictate market fluctuations, leading to periods of heightened buying or selling activity.<\/p>\n<p>Chervinsky suggested that the SEC may employ legal arguments to justify the denial of an ETH ETF, even if such justifications lack substantive merit. He pointed to the SEC&#8217;s track record of championing contentious legal stances in pursuit of broader regulatory objectives.<\/p>\n<p>Despite Blackrock&#8217;s historical success in securing ETF approvals, Chervinsky insinuated that this achievement was not solely attributable to the firm&#8217;s prowess but also owed to its collaborative rapport with the SEC. He speculated that if prompted, Blackrock and other ETH ETF sponsors might opt to withdraw their <strong>applications in response to regulatory overtures.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Notwithstanding his reservations regarding the immediate timeline, Chervinsky remained optimistic about the eventual approval of an ETH ETF, emphasizing that it is more a matter of &#8220;<strong>when<\/strong>&#8221; rather than &#8220;<strong>if<\/strong>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><em>Also, in the comment section, you can freely share your comments and opinions about the topic. Additionally, don\u2019t forget to follow us on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/coinengineernews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Telegram<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@CoinEngineer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>YouTube<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/coinengineers\"><strong>Twitter<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for the latest news and updates.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"blog-share text-center\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In recent statements, Jake Chervinsky, the Chief Legal Officer at Variant, a leading cryptocurrency company, has cast doubt on the likelihood of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approving Ethereum (ETH) spot Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) within the current year. 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