Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Await Approval in Hong Kong
Reports indicate that the approval of spot market Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could happen in Hong Kong as soon as next week. According to sources familiar with the matter, two companies are on track to receive regulatory approval for BTC and ETH ETFs.
Approval Expected Next Week
- Anonymous sources suggest Chinese asset manager Harvest Fund Management
- Partnership between Bosera Asset Management and HashKey Capital
- Expected approval from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) could happen as early as Monday
- Possible launch of the products by the end of the month
Recent Developments
- Harvest Fund Management poised to launch a spot market BTC ETF
- Regulatory approval granted for Harvest and China Asset Management to offer crypto management services
- In the US, spot market ETFs were approved in January after a court ruling
- SEC approved futures BTC ETFs previously, paving the way for spot market ones
Regulatory Landscape in Hong Kong
- Futures-based digital asset ETFs already approved in Hong Kong
- Including CSOP Bitcoin Futures, CSOP Ether Futures, and Samsung Bitcoin Futures
- Combined assets totaling $170 million
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Hot Take: Potential Approval Imminent for BTC and ETH ETFs in Hong Kong
Exciting developments in Hong Kong signal the possible approval of spot market Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds. With two companies in line to receive regulatory approval, the crypto landscape could see significant changes in the coming week.
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