NYDIG Predicts US Government Shutdown May Impact SEC’s ETF Decisions
The New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG) has predicted that the ongoing US government shutdown could extend from a mere day to a more protracted 35-day duration. This looming shutdown has raised concerns about its potential ramifications on the decisions of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding a range of Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). The SEC’s impending decision on bitcoin spot ETFs is of particular interest, which must be made before January 10, 2024. This timeline has added pressure to the strained situation, given the potential delay caused by the government shutdown. The SEC could opt for a consistent approach, rendering decisions on all ETFs simultaneously, whether approval or rejection. Ethereum Futures ETF Set to Launch Amidst these developments, the launch of an Ethereum futures ETF is rapidly approaching. Remarkably, no spot Ethereum products are under consideration by the SEC . This marks a significant difference from the BITCOIN market, w...