Crypto firms file divergent ETF rule proposals to SEC

TREE NEWS update: Crypto exchanges, asset managers, market makers and consumer groups have submitted comments to the SEC on its proposed regulatory framework for new ETFs, covering crypto assets, private assets, event contracts and leveraged strategies. The Crypto Council for Innovation urged extending some ETF relief to non-ETF exchange-traded products, while a16z argued against treating all new ETFs alike, and Grayscale opposed new portfolio limits for mature digital asset products. Chainalysis suggested using public blockchains for real-time monitoring, Kalshi backed event contracts in registered funds, and Public Citizen opposed retail access to them.