SEC Seeks Public Feedback After Pausing ARK Bitcoin ETF Application

SEC Seeks Public Feedback After Pausing ARK Bitcoin ETF Application

Time Stamp: August 11, 2023 1:07 PM
SEC Seeks Public Feedback After Pausing ARK Bitcoin ETF Application PlatoBlockchain Data Intelligence. Vertical Search. Ai.

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EFT uncertainty looms in the crypto sector once again as the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission holds off on passing a verdict for ARK Investment Management’s proposed Bitcoin ETF, according to an August 11 filing:

“The Commission asks that commenters address the sufficiency of the Exchange’s statements in support of the proposal […] in addition to any other comments they may wish to submit about the proposed rule change, as modified by Amendment No. 3. In particular, the Commission seeks comment on the following questions and asks commenters to submit data where appropriate to support their views.”

ARK, having presented its ETF bid in May, then further receiving a rejection in June, now faces a possible wait until January 2024, totaling a 240-day review span. This mirrors the SEC’s historical caution toward financial instruments dealing with digital currencies.

ARK’s goal to list on the Cboe BZX Exchange requires it to meet specific demands, notably a significant “surveillance-sharing agreement” with a sizable, regulated market.

The SEC’s earlier rejections point to concerns over ensuring investor safety and averting potential fraud. Yet, the Commission noted that a regulated Bitcoin market isn’t a strict precondition for sanction:

“In addition, the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) has brought enforcement actions over apparent violations of the sanctions laws in connection with the provision of wallet management services for digital assets.”

Cathie Wood, ARK’s front-facing CEO, had anticipated the SEC’s move. However, she continues to hold a hopeful view. In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Wood floated the idea of the SEC possibly endorsing several BTC ETFs in the future.

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