CFB Talks Digital Assets Episode 29: The Ether Investment Case and what the ETF approvals say about regulatory changes, with Sui Chung
Spot Ether ETFs are finally here!
Just like for Bitcoin ETFs though, the path to approval has been full of suspense and drama.
Whether it was SEC chair Gary Gensler's stated view that Ether is a security; the controversy over staking, or regulatory action against certain crypto platforms, the process often felt like it was one plot twist away from complete shut down.
With four of these new funds using our regulated ETHUSD_NY index to calculate Net Asset Value (NAV) - once again, CF Benchmarks has had a ringside seat.
To find out what we learned, join CF Benchmarks CEO Sui Chung, Head of Content Ken Odeluga, and Head of Research Gabe Selby, CFA, for an extra special episode of the CFB Talks Digital Assets podcast.
- Hear how the SEC abruptly dropped opposition to ETH ETFs - weeks after receiving our analyses
- The SEC also cited CF Benchmarks by name in its approval order - but did we really change the regulator's mind?
- How filings changed over time to meet SEC expectations; offering clues on possible future crypto ETF approval criteria
- Get Gabe's data-driven analysis of why ETH ETF inflow forecasts might be undercooked