Just In: SEC Acknowledges BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF Filing For In-Kind Redemptions

The US SEC has acknowledged BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF filing for an in-kind creation and redemption process. For now, the securities regulator has opened the floodgates for public comments for BlackRock’s raft of amendments.

US SEC Recognizes BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF Amendment Filings

The US SEC has confirmed the filing by BlackRock to amend certain parts of its Ethereum ETF. According to a public release, the SEC acknowledged BlackRock’s filing to permit in-kind creations and redemptions for its iShares Ethereum Trust.

On May 10, BlackRock filed the amendment with the SEC hours after a meeting with the Commission’s Crypto Task Force. The SEC has 240 days from the date of the original filing to approve or decline the amendment proposal for the Ethereum ETF.

Per the statement, the SEC is seeking comments on the amendment proposal before issuing a decision on the matter. Per the original filing, BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF will allow authorized participants to exchange ETH for the ETF shares for creating and redeeming shares.

Right off the bat, the in-kind creation and redemption process will allow participants to avoid the hassle of capital gain tax. If amended, there will be no need for participants to sell ETH for cash during creation and redemption processes, avoiding the requirement of capital gains tax.

Furthermore, in-kind redemptions will improve liquidity and lower transaction costs for participants.

BlackRock Files To Include Anchorage Digital As Custodian

A close look at BlackRock’s filing reveals a plan to include Anchorage Digital as an additional Ether custodian. Anchorage Digital will join Coinbase to offer custodial services for the ETF if approved by the SEC.

There is also an additional filing amendment to change the name of the Trust to iShares Ethereum Trust ETF. The filing comes as BlackRock’s Ethereum ETF racks up its single largest daily inflow of $45 million.

Amid the surge in ETF inflow, the Ethereum price has surged by nearly 2% to trade at $2,509. Ethereum supply reaches its lowest on exchanges, stoking renewed optimism for an ETH rally to $3