SEC Delays Decision on BlackRock’s In-Kind Bitcoin ETF Redemptions

In a move disclosed Tuesday, the SEC opened the proposal to public comment. This step signals that the Commission is not ready to approve or reject the change without further input.Back in January, Nasdaq filed an amended rule change to allow in-kind creations and redemptions for the iShares Bitcoin Trust. The original ETF approval in early 2024 required redemptions to be handled in cash. That meant BlackRock needed to convert bitcoin to dollars before returning funds to investors, a process preferred by the SEC at the time due to its regulatory clarity.The switch to in-kind transactions would streamline ETF operations and could reduce transaction costs for investors. However, it also raises policy and legal questions the SEC is not ready to resolve yet. .dark-mode .read-more {background-color: #343a40 !important;} READ MORE: Crypto Market Cools as Bitcoin Retreats from Post-Tariff Highs By initiating proceedings under Section 19(b)(2)(B) of the Exchange Act, the SEC acknowledges the complexity of the issue. The agency now seeks public feedback before deciding whether to approve or disapprove the rule change.The outcome could set a precedent for how crypto ETFs function and evolve in U.S. markets.The post SEC Delays Decision on BlackRock’s In-Kind Bitcoin ETF Redemptions appeared first on Coindoo.