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SEC delays decision on in-kind creations for Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs

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According to a post from Eleanor Terrett on X, the SEC has decided to delay its decision to allow WisdomTreeFunds and VanEck to process in-kind creations and redemptions for their BTC and ETH spot ETFs until June 3.

She explained that “in-kind” involves exchanging the underlying assets (like Bitcoin and Ethereum) directly without the need to convert in and out of cash, a rule the Gensler SEC enforced. The regulator was against in-kind creations because they help people avoid taxable events, even though they also help maintain liquidity and price stability.

The SEC is delaying its decision to allow in-kind creations and redemptions for BTC and ETH spot ETFs until June 3. Source: Eleanor Terrett

The SEC is still erring on the side of caution

Eleanor Terrett’s post on X regarding the postponement drew attention and comments as netizens weighed in with their opinions and questions.

One user asked if retail investors would be able to avoid taxable events via in-kind. Terrett responded by pointing out that in-kind creations will primarily benefit issuers and authorized participants (APs), not retail investors.

The SEC’s delay on in-kind ETF redemptions is reminiscent of the cautious stance that characterized the Gary Gensler SEC during the Biden administration. In-kind transactions protect investors from unnecessary tax hits and align with Trump’s Executive Order on Digital Assets to streamline crypto markets. However, the SEC continues to drag its feet, refusing to give up its outdated cash-based models, which negatively affects liquidity and market confidence.

This approach, which was common under Gensler, is one of the things that hindered crypto innovation in America and people expected a different approach under Paul Atkins.

“Paul Atkins coming in and delaying things was not on my bingo card,” one user wrote.

Another pointed out that the delay keeps the crypto industry on edge as investors can’t decide if the SEC will soften its stance or put out more red tape.

Things may speed up when Paul Atkins officially takes over

Some users on X seem to think that all these delays from the SEC have something to do with the new SEC head, Paul Atkins. Unlike Gensler, Atkins is bolder and actually seems interested in crypto innovation as opposed to regulation, so people expected that by now, the SEC would have done more to make things better for the industry.

However, some hours ago, Terrett clarified that Paul Atkins is yet to take his seat at the SEC.

“There are a few procedural steps before he can officially start including President Trump signing off on his appointment and the formal swearing-in,” she added. “This could happen any time over the next few days so stay tuned.”

Terrett later clarified that Trump’s ‘sign-off’ is “purely procedurally” and “essentially a ministerial function, just part of the standard paperwork process.”

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