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The anticipated rollout of the first spot Ethereum ETFs in the United States faces a delay as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has extended its review process. Initially projected for an early July launch, the timeline has been pushed to at least mid-July following the SEC’s request for additional amendments to the S-1 forms submitted by issuers. 
SEC Scrutiny Intensifies as Launch Date Shifts 
Bloomberg analysts Eric Balchunas and James Seyffart have highlighted that the SEC’s call for resubmissions by July 8 could further postpone the launch to late July or beyond. This adjustment stems from the SEC’s meticulous examination of the filings, reflecting a cautious stance towards the burgeoning ETF market for digital assets.&nbsp; 
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 Unfort think we gonna have to push back our over/under till after holiday. Sounds like SEC took extra time to get back to ppl this wk (altho again very light tweaks) and from what I hear next wk is dead bc holiday = July 8th the process resumes and soon after that they’ll launch… <a href="https://t.co/0ZQR7yiBLt" target="_blank">https://t.co/0ZQR7yiBLt</a>— Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas) <a href="https://twitter.com/EricBalchunas/status/1806810886109331520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener">June 28, 2024</a>
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Nate Geraci, President of the ETF Store, mentioned that despite the minor nature of the recent revisions, the approval timeline remains in flux, with a decision <a href="https://x.com/NateGeraci/status/1806009033498734615" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">expected</a> within three weeks of the revised submissions. 
Furthermore, SEC Chair Gary Gensler confirmed that while the review process is progressing without issues, the actual listing of these ETFs on stock exchanges might not materialize until September. This forecast hinges largely on the promptness of the applicants in responding to the SEC’s feedback. 
Regulatory Steps and Market Implications 
The process to get Ethereum ETFs to market involves crucial regulatory approvals, beginning with the acceptance of the 19b-4 forms, which <a href="https://www.cryptotimes.io/2024/05/24/sec-finally-approves-ethereum-spot-etfs/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">occurred</a> for eight applicants on May 23. Unlike these forms, the S-1 forms required for final approval do not face statutory deadlines, placing the launch timing under the SEC’s discretionary review. 
This detailed scrutiny by the SEC underscores its commitment to safeguarding investors by ensuring that Ethereum ETFs meet all necessary regulatory standards before hitting the market.&nbsp; 
As the landscape for digital assets continues to evolve, the outcomes of these reviews are set to establish important precedents for the regulation of cryptocurrency-related investment products in the U.S. market. 
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SEC Delays Launch of Spot Ethereum ETFs Amid Regulatory Reviews

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