VanEck Head of Digital Belongings Analysis Matthew Sigel mentioned on Might 22 that the agency ought to be capable of launch its spot Ethereum ETF earlier than rivals.

In a dialog hosted by The Block, Sigel mentioned that VanEck was the primary to file its S-1 registration assertion and “fully expects” to obtain feedback and “go first.”

SEC mustn’t decide winners

Sigel argued that submitting first “used to mean something before the US government started picking winners at an unprecedented scale.” He added:

“… We would urge the SEC to respect the queue.”

Sigel famous that the SEC’s determination to concurrently approve all spot Bitcoin ETFs failed to stop it from “choosing winners,” as sure funds now have vital belongings beneath administration (AUM) regardless of the simultaneous approvals.

Sigel mentioned VanEck doesn’t count on to behave as a plaintiff or defendant if the SEC rejects its software however expects different courtroom proceedings to resolve the matter.

Sigel mentioned in a separate X publish {that a} first-come, first-served method helps issuers plan product launches. Moreover, if early filers are pressured to attend for approvals, they have to replace their purposes for an extended timeline and spend extra on prices and authorized charges.

VanEck determination due Might 23

The SEC should resolve on VanEck’s spot ETH ETF software on Might 23. That is the primary of a number of comparable purposes due for a call. Expectations round approval timelines have lately shifted for causes associated to VanEck’s stance.

Coinbase Institutional Analysis Analyst David Han asserted on Might 15 that the SEC doesn’t essentially must approve merchandise concurrently, citing SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda, who alleged the SEC disguised its anti-first mover intentions.

Some have instructed a chronic approval course of for causes distinct from Sigel’s argument. ETF Retailer President Nate Geraci mentioned the SEC may approve 19b-4 filings first, then steadily reply to S-1 registration statements.

Bloomberg ETF analyst James Seyffart believes that, following preliminary 19b-4 approvals, corporations might not launch ETH ETFs for weeks or extra.

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