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Japanese Regulators to Approve an ETF Before the US SEC while Korea Waits on the Sideline?

Japanese Regulators to Approve an ETF Before the US SEC while Korea Waits on the Sideline?

The long pressing issue of the Bitcoin ETF (Exchange Traded Fund) approval by the SEC (Securities Exchange Commission) the US continues to torment the traders and Bitcoin enthusiasts. SEC is the regulator of the largest market in the world. Moreover, this will not be the first time that an unregulated commodity or fund has received SEC’s approval. However, it would pave the way for the influx of vast amounts of daily volume on the Bitcoin.

Two Bitcoin ETF proposals: VanEck/SolidX proposal along with Cboe BZX exchange and Bitwise Asset Management with NYSE Arca are currently under review with the SEC. The deadline for initial denial or approval has been set 45 days from the submission on 5th April.

According to reports, the ETF will be jointly regulated by the CFTC (Commodity Futures Trading Commission) and the SEC(Securities Exchange Commission) of the US.

Japanese ETF On the Way While Korea Waits?

The Japanese Financial Services Authorities have reportedly been gathering data and opinions regarding a Bitcoin ETF. An ETF is used to hedge the currency or asset to protect one’s business interest. Since Japan has legalized Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as a mode of payment, a Bitcoin ETF would seem only logical.

The US has the world’s largest economy with a considerable influence across the globe. The Gold ETFs traded at VanEck are currently capped at around $10 billion. Hence, with the approval of the nine pending Bitcoin approvals, a massive influx of capital is expected after the adoption.

The Korean Herald reported recently that the Bitcoin ETF approval timing and nature is highly dependent on the US SEC’s decision. The decision from the Korean Financial regulators does surprise some people. However, the US is the largest economy in the world which has led the cryptocurrency markets as well. Hence, of the negative stance of SEC remains unchanged, it could have detrimental effects on the market.

“The US has been the front-runner on the cryptocurrency market and related derivatives, and there are strong voices supporting the launch of bitcoin ETFs within the market — which is why we are observing the progress and response of the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s decision on bitcoin ETFs,” an official at the nation’s main bourse operator Korea Exchange told The Korea Herald on condition of anonymity Wednesday.

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Published at Mon, 25 Feb 2019 16:47:37 +0000

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