
ConsenSys, the parent company of MetaMask, has actively engaged with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), submitting a comment letter advocating for the approval of a spot Ethereum ETF. In their communication, ConsenSys highlighted Ethereum's security features, emphasizing its superiority over the existing spot Bitcoin ETF. They pointed out Ethereum's distributed verification process and the high costs associated with potential attacks as key strengths. Meanwhile, Bitwise, through its CIO Matt Hougan, has requested the SEC to delay the approval of Ethereum spot ETFs until December. Hougan argued that the asset management industry's current focus on Bitcoin products might hinder the necessary attention and development for Ethereum ETFs. Amid these developments, the SEC has requested public comments on various spot Ethereum ETF applications, including those from Grayscale, Fidelity, and Bitwise. This move has sparked discussions within the crypto community, with experts expressing mixed sentiments regarding the potential impact on Ethereum's market positioning.





The Securities and Exchange Commission has opened up comment periods for ETF applications for @Grayscale, @Fidelity and @BitwiseInvest. https://t.co/QlQYAo2YSG https://t.co/27gNzS0Z5a
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The SEC has asked for public comment for Grayscale, Bitwise and Fidelity spot Ethereum ETFs, per the Block