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Staking Ban Could Erode Appeal of Ethereum ETF: Bloomberg

Regulatory Concerns: Several major issuers, such as Fidelity and Ark Investment, have recently announced that they are dropping plans to launch spot Ethereum ETFs. This comes as a blow to investors who were eagerly anticipating these products, as they offer a convenient way to gain exposure to the second largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. Hurdles for Spot Ethereum ETFs: The main hurdle for these proposed ETFs is regulatory concerns. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has yet to approve any cryptocurrency ETFs, citing concerns over market manipulation and lack of investor protection. This has caused many issuers to delay or completely drop their plans for launching spot Ethereum ETFs. Appeal of Direct Ether Investments: With the increasing popularity of staking, many investors were looking forward to the potential staking rewards that spot Ethereum ETFs could offer. However, with the current regulatory climate, direct Ether investments may be a more attr...