{"id":202510,"date":"2023-11-29T03:06:24","date_gmt":"2023-11-28T21:36:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/?p=202510"},"modified":"2023-11-29T03:06:24","modified_gmt":"2023-11-28T21:36:24","slug":"sec-seeks-public-input-on-franklin-templetons-bitcoin-etf-crypto-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/sec-seeks-public-input-on-franklin-templetons-bitcoin-etf-crypto-news\/","title":{"rendered":"SEC Seeks Public Input on Franklin Templeton&#8217;s Bitcoin ETF &#8211; Crypto News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has intensified its scrutiny of the burgeoning cryptocurrency market, calling for <\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sec.gov\/files\/rules\/sro\/cboebzx\/2023\/34-99030.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">public input<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> on Franklin Templeton\u2019s proposed spot bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). This request for feedback comes unexpectedly, as the SEC had previously postponed its decision, signaling a swift shift in its approach.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Concerns about potential market manipulation and fraud are at the heart of the SEC\u2019s inquiry. The agency is particularly interested in the proposed fund\u2019s relationship with Coinbase, which is slated to act as the custodian if the ETF receives approval. The SEC\u2019s filing emphasized the need to ensure that the rules of a national securities exchange are robust enough to prevent fraudulent activities and protect investors and the public interest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 2.0.72.1 --><\/p>\n<h2>A Closer Look at the Franklin Bitcoin ETF<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Franklin Templeton <\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/just-in-franklin-templetons-bitcoin-etf-application-gets-sec-nod\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">filed<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for the Franklin Bitcoin ETF in September. The fund\u2019s shares would be listed and traded on the Cboe BZX Exchange if approved. This development is part of a growing trend, with other financial giants like BlackRock and Fidelity also submitting applications for spot bitcoin ETFs. The Franklin Bitcoin ETF stands out due to its potential role in providing investors with more direct exposure to Bitcoin than futures-based products.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Parallel Developments with Hashdex<\/h2>\n<p><!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 2.0.72.1 --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Simultaneously, the SEC also focuses on Hashdex\u2019s <\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/hashdex-files-unique-spot-bitcoin-etf-application\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">application <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">for a Bitcoin Futures ETF. This proposed fund seeks to convert its exchange-traded fund, currently listed on the New York Stock Exchange, into a partial spot product. This move by Hashdex aligns with the growing interest in integrating spot Bitcoin offerings into more traditional investment products.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Public Participation Deadline<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The SEC has set a 21-day deadline for public comments on the Franklin and Hashdex proposals, followed by a two-week rebuttal period. This open invitation for public feedback reflects the SEC\u2019s cautious yet progressive approach toward integrating cryptocurrencies into mainstream financial products. The outcome of this process could significantly influence the future of bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. market, a sector where the SEC has yet to approve a spot bitcoin fund.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 2.0.72.1 --><\/p>\n<p><b>Read Also:<\/b> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/standard-chartered-maintains-100k-bitcoin-btc-target\/?utm_source=cgtelegram\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Standard Chartered Maintains $100K Bitcoin (BTC) Target<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 2.0.72.1 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"m-on mobiless\">\n<div id=\"social-section-new\">\n<p>\u2713 Share:<\/p>\n<p>                                  <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"social-text_new wp_new\" href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?text=https:\/\/coingape.com\/sec-seeks-public-input-on-franklin-templetons-bitcoin-etf\/\">  <i class=\"fa fa-whatsapp\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n                                <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"social-text_new tw_new_logo\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=https:\/\/coingape.com\/sec-seeks-public-input-on-franklin-templetons-bitcoin-etf\/\"><br \/>\n  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/14164721\/x-logo.png\" class=\"mb-1\" alt=\"coingape\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>          &lt;!&#8211; <\/p>\n<div class=\"m-on pl-2 pr-2\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-6 pr-2\">\n<div class=\"Borderboxies_2 mb-3  fullmobx\">\n<p>            <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/top-7-crypto-marketing-firms-of-the-year\/?utm_source=abovesidebartabnews&amp;utm_medium=organicarticle\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"SponserdyWebimg_2\"><img width=\"834\" height=\"833\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15175104\/top_crypto_marketing_agencies.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"834\" height=\"833\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15175104\/top_crypto_marketing_agencies.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Sponserdtent_2 mt-2\">Top Crypto Marketing Firms \/ Agencies 2023; Here\u2019s Best Picks [Updated]\n <\/div>\n<p>            <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-6 pl-2\">\n<div class=\"Borderboxies_2 mb-3  fullmobx\">\n<p>            <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/top-10-web-3-games-to-explore-in-2023-here-list\/?utm_source=priceanalysisbar&amp;utm_medium=organicarticle\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"SponserdyWebimg_2\"><img width=\"834\" height=\"833\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/23134356\/jpg_20221223_134223_0000.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"834\" height=\"833\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/23134356\/jpg_20221223_134223_0000.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"Sponserdtent_2 mt-2\">Top 10 Web3 Games To Explore In 2023; Here List\n <\/div>\n<p>            <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>                    &#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<div class=\"TabDicA\">\n<div class=\"TBAcon \">\n<div class=\"authorFlip tabcS\" id=\"TabA166625\">\n<div class=\"authorBox\">\n<div class=\"author_Name\">\n&lt;!&#8211;<\/p>\n<div class=\"getAuthoname\"><\/div>\n<p>&#8211;&gt;<\/p>\n<p>Kelvin is a distinguished writer specializing in crypto and finance, backed by a Bachelor&#8217;s in Actuarial Science. 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