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In a recent development that has caught the attention of the cryptocurrency community, <a href="https://coingape.com/blackrock-bitcoin-mining-companies/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">BlackRock</a>, the world’s largest asset manager, updated its S-1 filing for a proposed Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). This amendment, made following discussions with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has sparked speculation about a possible regulatory “kill switch” embedded within the ETF’s framework.
<h2 id="strong-sec-s-influence-on-blackrock-s-bitcoin-etf-proposal-strong">SEC’s Influence on BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Proposal</h2>
BlackRock’s <a href="https://coingape.com/blackrock-submits-a-revised-spot-bitcoin-etf-s1-document-expect-the-good-news-soon/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">revised filing</a> includes stark warnings about the consequences if regulators classify Bitcoin as a security. According to the document, this change in the regulatory stance could significantly impact both Bitcoin’s trading value and the ETF shares. The example of XRP, which experienced a drastic price drop following the SEC’s enforcement action against Ripple Labs, is cited as a precedent.
Legal professionals and industry insiders have taken note of this development. Tuur Demeester, founder of Adamant Research, speculated on the possibility of the SEC demanding a “kill switch” for the Bitcoin ETF. Similarly, legal expert Joe Carlasare described the amendment as “interesting,” indicating that it might have been prompted by the SEC’s insistence on including a disclosure about the security risk.
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Caitlin Long, CEO of Avanti Bank, linked the update from BlackRock to a proposed law in New Jersey, which would categorize virtual currencies as securities when sold to institutional investors. This connection has led to further conjecture about the potential for a hidden agenda against Bitcoin within the ETF documentation.
<h2 id="strong-differing-perspectives-on-blackrock-s-etf-amendment-strong">Differing Perspectives on BlackRock’s ETF Amendment</h2>
While some view this amendment with suspicion, others see it as standard legal practice in the ETF approval process. An industry commentator, citing sources within the SEC, downplayed the immediate concerns, suggesting that the amendment is a typical example of legal caution. However, Carlasare later stated that he has reliable information confirming the SEC’s role in dictating this contentious language.
The discussion around BlackRock’s amended ETF highlights the SEC’s significant influence over the future of Bitcoin ETFs. The Commission’s rigorous compliance demands reflect its cautious stance towards cryptocurrencies, a position often perceived as unfriendly by the crypto industry.
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