ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Grayscale has confirmed that its two spot Ethereum ETFs have officially begun trading on the New York Stock Exchange, marking a "milestone" moment for its investors and the broader ETF market.Grayscale Managing Director John Hoffman stated in a statement: "ETH and ETHE will allow investors to invest in the potential of Ethereum to create markets, transform the financial system, leverage DeFi, and drive innovation through trusted ETP-wrapped products without the need to directly purchase, store, or manage Ethereum."

ChainCatcher news, according to the official website of the SEC, the New York Stock Exchange Arca platform has certified and approved the listing and registration of Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust's undivided beneficial interest common stock.

According to ChainCatcher news, the SEC's official website shows that the NYSE Arca platform has approved the listing and registration of Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETH) common stock for certain undivided beneficial interests under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

ChainCatcher news, according to the official website of the SEC, the New York Stock Exchange ARCA has approved the listing and registration of Bitwise's spot Ethereum ETF with beneficial ownership of common stock under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

ChainCatcher news, Grayscale stated in its application document for the Grayscale Ethereum Trust that the "expected NYSE Arca listing date" is "subject to regulatory approval and the satisfaction of customary conditions, ETHE shares are expected to begin trading on NYSE Arca on July 23, 2024."

ChainCatcher news reports that on July 17, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved two spot Ethereum ETFs—Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust and ProShares Ethereum ETF—to be listed on the Arca electronic trading platform of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). After the related 19b-4 form applications were approved, the NYSE facilitated the trading of these funds. However, before the spot products can officially start trading, the issuers must still wait for the final opinions on the respective S-1 applications for the ETFs.A Grayscale spokesperson stated in a statement, "Grayscale is pleased to announce that the SEC has approved the 19b-4 form for the Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust. The Grayscale team will continue to engage in constructive dialogue with SEC staff, and we are seeking comprehensive regulatory approval for the U.S. spot Ethereum ETP."

ChainCatcher news, according to a video disclosed by Bitcoin Magazine, NYSE Group President Lynn Martin stated in an interview with CNBC that the success of the Bitcoin ETF and the liquidity it brings are indisputable.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, at the Consensus 2024 conference, NYSE President Lynn Martin stated that if the regulatory environment for cryptocurrency trading becomes clearer, the NYSE would consider offering cryptocurrency trading services.She pointed out that the spot Bitcoin ETF listed in the U.S. has accumulated $58 billion in assets, indicating a strong market demand for regulated crypto products.Martin and Bullish cryptocurrency exchange CEO Tom Farley discussed cryptocurrency regulation, changes in U.S. politics, and the opportunities and limitations of blockchain technology. Farley mentioned that the U.S. attitude towards cryptocurrency is rapidly changing, including the removal of the anti-cryptocurrency chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), the passage of the Financial Innovation and Technology Act (FIT21) in the House, and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's support for cryptocurrency.Additionally, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) plans to launch spot cryptocurrency trading. Farley stated that while blockchain technology is expected to improve the efficiency of financial processes, regulators' skepticism towards public blockchains may drive traditional financial companies to develop private blockchains.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block Pro, the NYSE has submitted a 19B-4 amendment update for the Bitwise Ethereum spot ETF.It is reported that the ETF is expected to be listed on the NYSE.

ChainCatcher news, according to CoinDesk, cryptocurrency wallet provider Exodus Movement announced that its plan to go public on the NYSE American scheduled for Thursday will not proceed as planned.In a press release on Wednesday, it stated: "Once SEC staff completes their review of the registration statement, the company may reconsider going public."Previous news, Bitcoin wallet developer Exodus Movement stated on Monday that the company has been approved to list its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Wall Street Journal, a company run by former New York Stock Exchange president Tom Farley is one of three companies bidding for the remaining assets of FTX, the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange platform founded by Sam Bankman-Fried, which is in the final stages of auction. According to insiders, the cryptocurrency exchange platform Bullish operated by Farley, fintech startup Figure Technologies, and crypto venture capital firm Proof Group are competing to acquire FTX. The winning bidder could restart the exchange platform after it plans to exit bankruptcy next year.

ChainCatcher news, the metaverse trading fund iShares Future Metaverse Tech and Communications ETF (IVRS US) launched by asset management giant BlackRock has been listed on the NYSE Arca, with a fee rate of 0.47%.It is reported that BlackRock announced plans to launch this metaverse ETF last September, making it the seventh thematic ETF in the U.S. aimed at the development of the metaverse. IVRS will track an index of companies involved in metaverse-related businesses, covering areas such as gaming, virtual platforms, and digital assets. Currently, the largest holdings in IVRS's portfolio of 39 stocks are Meta Platforms Inc. (6.15%), Apple Inc. (5.7%), NVIDIA Corporation (5.5%), Roblox (5.2%), NetEase (5.1%), Tencent (4.9%), and Unity Software (4.6%). (source link)

ChainCatcher news, the official website of the New York Stock Exchange shows that Twitter's delisting will take effect before the market opens on October 28. (Source link)