The U.S. SEC has delayed approval for crypto ETF proposals related to Ethereum and Solana from REX Shares and Osprey Funds, due to concerns over compliance and legal definitions.
The SEC questions if these funds qualify as investment companies, as per U.S. laws, raising issues about their structure and registration process.
Complex fund structures involving offshore entities like Cayman-based subsidiaries have further complicated the SEC's regulatory evaluation.
Despite offering exposure to staking rewards, the SEC remains cautious about the approval of these ETFs, highlighting the challenges for crypto products with innovative features.