The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a proposed rule change submitted by Cboe EDGX Exchange, Inc., to list and trade options on the Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF, Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF, and Bitwise Ethereum ETF. These proposed ETFs, backed by Ethereum, aim to give investors a more straightforward method to invest in Ethereum without handling the cryptocurrency directly. The rule change seeks to establish guidelines on listing, trading specifications, position and exercise limits, and ensures these options meet existing trading regulations. The SEC is open to public comments on this proposal as part of its decision-making process.
Simple Explanation
The SEC is thinking about letting a company create special new options for trading money-like items called Ethereum without using real Ethereum. People can say what they think about this idea before it decides.