{"id":45278,"date":"2025-07-01T09:56:43","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T06:56:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/?p=45278"},"modified":"2025-07-01T09:56:43","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T06:56:43","slug":"crypto-etf-update-two-more-delayed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/crypto-etf-update-two-more-delayed\/","title":{"rendered":"Crypto ETF Update: Two More Delayed!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In an official notice published on June 30, 2025, the U.S.<strong> Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)<\/strong> announced it is postponing its decision on Bitwise\u2019s proposal to enable staking within its Ethereum ETF. The commission also initiated a public comment period to gather opinions on the matter.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bitwise argues that staking could enhance investor returns. The company clarified that it has not altered the <strong>ETF<\/strong> structure, emphasizing that the proposal only aims to increase the potential for passive income. However, the SEC raised concerns that staking might elevate potential risks for investors and could lead to conflicts of interest.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Previously, <strong>Ethereum ETFs<\/strong> were approved solely for holding <strong>spot ETH<\/strong>. Bitwise now seeks to incorporate staking within the ETF to earn additional rewards by locking up ETH in the Ethereum network. This system, known as staking, involves earning new coin rewards in return for securing the blockchain.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To better understand the impact of this proposal on investors, the SEC is requesting public commentary, with particular focus on the risks associated with staking. Key concerns include investor control over staked assets, potential for fraud, and lack of transparency.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Notably, the SEC\u2019s decision will not only affect <strong>Bitwise\u2019s<\/strong> application but could also set a precedent for other Ethereum ETF providers. If approved, staking support could usher in a new era for crypto ETFs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/crypto-etf-update-two-more-delayed\/#DOGE_ETF_Decision_Also_Delayed_SEC_Postpones_Review_of_21Shares_Application\" title=\"DOGE ETF Decision Also Delayed: SEC Postpones Review of 21Shares Application\u00a0\">DOGE ETF Decision Also Delayed: SEC Postpones Review of 21Shares Application\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/crypto-etf-update-two-more-delayed\/#A_New_Era_for_Crypto_ETFs_May_Be_Approaching\" title=\"A New Era for Crypto ETFs May Be Approaching\u00a0\">A New Era for Crypto ETFs May Be Approaching\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DOGE_ETF_Decision_Also_Delayed_SEC_Postpones_Review_of_21Shares_Application\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">DOGE ETF Decision Also Delayed: SEC Postpones Review of 21Shares Application<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The SEC\u2019s focus is not limited to Ethereum ETFs. The application from 21Shares for a<strong> Dogecoin (DOGE)-based ETF<\/strong> also failed to progress to the next stage of evaluation. The commission extended the review period by an additional <strong>60 days<\/strong> for a more detailed assessment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">21Shares submitted its DOGE ETF application earlier this year, triggering major discussions about the role of highly volatile assets like DOGE in regulated investment products. The SEC has yet to provide a clear stance on how such speculative assets should be treated in ETF form.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, this delay does not necessarily mean rejection. The commission is examining whether the application aligns with investor protection, market fairness, and transparency principles.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_New_Era_for_Crypto_ETFs_May_Be_Approaching\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A New Era for Crypto ETFs May Be Approaching<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Staking-related proposals are reframing crypto investment products not just as value-holding tools but also as yield-generating instruments. Bitwise claims adding staking features to its <strong>Ethereum ETF<\/strong> could appeal to both retail and institutional investors.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ultimately, the SEC\u2019s decisions on these proposals will influence not just Bitwise but all fund managers in the space. If staking is approved, it may lead to the development of similar staking-enabled ETF models for<strong> Ethereum and other proof-of-stake (PoS) cryptocurrencies<\/strong>.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Meanwhile, another development in the crypto space: <strong>RexShares-Osprey CEO Gregory King<\/strong> announced that the company would launch a Solana staking ETF on July 2. This move signals growing momentum behind staking-enabled ETFs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><em>You can also freely share your thoughts and comments about the topic in the comment section. 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