SEC Approves In-Kind Redemptions for All Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the use of in-kind creation and redemption processes for all spot bitcoin (BTC) and ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs), marking a significant shift in the regulator’s approach to digital assets under its new leadership. The decision allows authorized participants—large institutional investors who facilitate ETF liquidity—to create and redeem ETF shares directly in BTC or ETH, rather than having to use cash. The mechanism is ...