Fidelity Files For Ether ETF, Matching BlackRock's Move In Cryptocurrency Market
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Fidelity Investments has filed for an Ether ETF, following a similar move by BlackRock. The proposed Fidelity Ethereum Fund would be listed on a Cboe Global Markets exchange, pending SEC approval. The filing references a recent court ruling critical of the SEC's inconsistent approach to cryptocurrency ETFs. This development indicates a growing interest from major financial institutions in incorporating digital assets into traditional investment vehicles, with the SEC's decision being highly anticipated for its impact on the future of crypto investments.

November 17, 2023 | 11:57 pm
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BlackRock, having filed a similar Ether ETF application earlier, may face increased competition from Fidelity's entry into the cryptocurrency ETF market.
BlackRock's potential to capitalize on the cryptocurrency market could be diluted by Fidelity's entry, but the overall impact is uncertain until the SEC's decisions are made. The competition may benefit the market by providing investors with more options.
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