CoinShares and SEC Discuss Regulatory Hurdles for Crypto ETPs

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Key Points:

CoinShares and SEC discuss U.S. crypto ETP regulatory challenges.
Focus on staking integration and custody issues in offerings.
Market watches for new ETP rules and implications.

On June 3, 2025, CoinShares representatives met with the SEC’s Crypto Task Force in Washington, D.C., to tackle pressing regulatory hurdles in launching crypto Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) in the United States.

This meeting may redefine U.S. crypto regulations, impacting future digital asset investment options and compliance standards.

CoinShares and SEC Target $6 Billion ETP Market

The SEC’s meeting with CoinShares involved discussions on integrating staking mechanisms and reviewing digital asset rules. CoinShares, a key player, manages over $6 billion in assets via its European crypto ETPs, positioning them as a major industry stakeholder.

The focus on staking integration and updated regulatory standards could pave a new path for digital asset products in a compliant manner. Changes to custodial and redemption practices are also set to reshape market offerings. Townsend Lansing, Technical Advisor to the CEO, CoinShares, stated, “Our goal is to demonstrate how staking can fit within a digital asset ETP structure, aligning with evolving regulatory standards.”

Industry and financial market observers are closely watching these interactions for changes to regulations and new offerings. Key voices expect advancements and note that any decisions will have far-reaching consequences in the global crypto landscape.

SEC Reviews Crypto Regulations Since 2018 Winklevoss Order

Did you know? The SEC’s scrutiny over digital asset investment vehicles has roots in the 2018 Winklevoss Order, a pivotal point which highlighted the need for heightened standards in crypto regulatory compliance.

As per CoinMarketCap, Litecoin (LTC) shows a market cap of $6.82 billion and a daily trading volume of $351 million, with price changes of 1.07% in 24 hours and a 60-day increase of 6.43% as of June 3, 2025.