Crypto ETFs Launching This Week-Unless SEC Decides to Play Spoiler

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Ah, the world of cryptocurrency, where anything can happen-except, apparently, anything happening without a little regulatory drama. This week, just when you thought you could relax and watch your Dogecoin (or TrumpCoin, because, why not?) ETF soar to the moon, we get news that REX and Osprey’s new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are almost ready to launch, barring any last-minute tantrums from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to Bloomberg’s resident oracle, Eric Balchunas, the countdown is almost over. Just 75 days of agonizing review and voila-crypto’s finest ETFs will be strutting their stuff on the trading floor by Friday. 🎉

“Post-effective means that it’s going to launch, basically,” Balchunas nonchalantly told CryptoMoon in a phone interview, a statement so packed with confidence it’s borderline arrogant. Among the glittering lineup are the REX-Osprey Bonk ETF, Trump ETF, Bitcoin ETF, XRP ETF, and, of course, the Doge ETF-because who doesn’t love a dog meme to kick off their investing career? 🐕💰

Previously, CryptoMoon had reported that the Doge ETF would debut on Thursday, but Balchunas is quick to point out that this is all contingent on how the stars align. You see, timing depends on its structure under the Investment Company Act of 1940, a law that allows these funds to saunter to market without the bureaucratic headache of the Securities Act of 1933-oh, the joys of legal loopholes! Such a delightful shortcut.

“This is a ‘40 Act, which doesn’t directly invest fully in spot,” Balchunas explains, as if this makes complete sense. “So long as the SEC doesn’t say anything, you can let it launch 75 days after filing.” Essentially, the SEC has a choice: allow the party to go on, or send everyone home early with a stern warning. But, hey, if they keep quiet, it’s all systems go. 🚀

As for the SEC, they’ve made a bit of a habit out of delaying decisions, especially when it involves the likes of Franklin Templeton, BlackRock, and Fidelity. These ETFs, which would feature staking for Ether (ETH), XRP (XRP), and Solana (SOL), are stuck in the kind of regulatory limbo that could make anyone miss the good old days of deciding what color tie to wear. According to the latest update, the SEC is still pondering its next move on these and a few other major applications. No rush, right? 🤔

And let’s not forget that just this week, the SEC pushed back its decision on Bitwise’s Dogecoin ETF and Grayscale’s Hedera ETF. The new deadline? November 12th. That’s right, folks-set your reminders for yet another episode of “Will They, Won’t They?” in the world of crypto. ⏳

The real kicker here is the SEC’s recent clarification that certain liquid staking activities are, in fact, outside of securities laws, meaning they don’t even need to bother with the SEC’s watchful eye. Thank goodness for small mercies. And yes, before you ask, proof-of-stake blockchains are still not considered securities, so feel free to stake away… until the SEC decides they might have a change of heart. 🙄

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2025-09-11 00:48