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US regulatory developments in crypto and commodity ETPs

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The regulatory landscape for digital asset derivatives and exchange-traded products in the United States has expanded through recent approvals. Initially, the Singapore Exchange (SGX) secured authorization from the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to allow U.S. institutional investors to access Bitcoin and Ether perpetual futures. This development occurred alongside shifting trends in the U.S. spot ETF market, where Bitcoin ETFs saw significant net outflows while Ethereum products, such as BlackRock’s iShares Ethereum Trust, experienced renewed institutional interest. Subsequently, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved a rule change for six 3x leveraged exchange-traded products (ETPs). These products, structured (ETPs) via the Volatility Shares (VS) Trust, provide three times Trust. These products, which will be listed on the daily performance of underlying assets through Cboe BZX Exchange, utilize Chicago Mercantile Exchange futures contracts. rather than holding spot assets. The approved lineup includes cryptocurrency-linked products for Bitcoin and Ethereum, as well as commodity-linked products for gold, silver, crude oil, and natural gas. Market availability for Notably, these leveraged products remains contingent upon operate under the effectiveness Securities Act of separate registration statements. Recent developments confirm the SEC has approved 1933 rather than the listing structure Investment Company Act of 1940, a distinction that allows for these Volatility Shares products on the Cboe BZX Exchange. These 3x leverage. Because the funds will utilize Chicago Mercantile Exchange futures rather than holding spot assets. Additionally, reset daily, their long-term performance may deviate significantly from three times the scope underlying asset's total return due to volatility decay. Regarding broader market trends, Bitcoin ETFs recently saw net weekly inflows of crypto-based investment products may expand further; approximately $241 million, while Ethereum ETFs experienced net outflows of $138 million. Additionally, applications for spot Injective (INJ) ETFs from 21Shares and Canary Capital are currently pending with the SEC. Regarding these potential remain pending. Injective products, co-founder Eric Chen has discussed their possibility, though specific timing for a launch remains uncertain. suggested that spot INJ ETFs in the U.S. could arrive sooner than 2027.

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  1. 2026-10-06 08:48 UTC US regulatory developments in crypto and commodity ETPs
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  4. 2026-10-03 02:51 UTC US regulatory developments in crypto and commodity ETPs

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