BTC
by BSCN
December 27, 2023
The amendments aim to simplify fee structures and the creation/redemption process.
Grayscale Investments has filed an amended S-3 form with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This development comes shortly after Barry Silbert, Chairman of Grayscale Investments, stepped down from his position, as reported in a Dec. 26 filing.
The amended filing reflects Grayscale's compliance with the SEC's directive on cash-only orders. Despite the Trust's primary operation of creating and redeeming Baskets exclusively with Bitcoins, it now accommodates Authorized Participants submitting Cash Orders. This adjustment aligns Grayscale's practices with the SEC's emphasis on cash transactions over in-kind creations.
The ongoing conflict between asset managers, seeking to launch a spot Bitcoin ETF, and the SEC revolves around the choice between cash and in-kind creations. As part of its anti-money laundering and Know Your Customer compliance measures, the SEC prohibits broker-dealers from directly dealing in Bitcoin.
Worth noting, Grayscale's latest amendment builds upon its continuous efforts to enhance its 2018 filing. An earlier proposal in November proposed altering fee collection from a monthly to a daily structure and streamlining the creation and redemption of shares in an omnibus account.
With Barry Silbert's departure, some industry observers speculate that Grayscale's chances of successfully converting GBTC into a spot Bitcoin ETF may increase. Speculations suggest that Silbert's decision to step down may be part of an agreement between Grayscale and the SEC, possibly anticipating approval for the conversion request.
Amidst these developments, Eric Balchunas, a senior analyst at Bloomberg, emphasizes the disruptive nature of ETFs, providing low-cost investment alternatives. Balchunas dismisses concerns raised by some crypto market commentators about the potential disappearance of Bitcoin if ETFs are approved, likening it to fear-mongering tactics witnessed in traditional finance.
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