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The Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. has proposed a new rule change that would allow the VanEck Bitcoin Trust and the VanEck Ethereum Trust to engage in in-kind creation and redemptions. This means that authorized participants could create or redeem shares using bitcoin or ether directly, instead of cash. The goal is to improve efficiency and reduce the impact on the market by allowing these transactions to occur with the underlying cryptocurrency rather than cash. The proposed change is being reviewed by the Securities and Exchange Commission, which is seeking public comments before making a decision.

The Securities and Exchange Commission received a proposal from the Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. to change the rules for the Franklin Bitcoin ETF, Franklin Ethereum ETF, and the Franklin Crypto Index ETF to allow in-kind creations and redemptions. This change would let authorized participants use Bitcoin and Ethereum instead of cash to create or redeem shares, potentially making the funds operate more efficiently by reducing market impact. The proposal aims to improve the way these funds are traded by allowing more flexibility in handling Bitcoin and Ethereum, thus benefiting both the market and investors. The Commission is asking for public comments on this proposal before making a decision.