BlackRock Meets with SEC Crypto Task Force to Discuss Digital Asset Products
BlackRock, one of the world’s largest asset management companies, recently held a significant meeting with the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Crypto Task Force on May 9th.
Key Discussions
During the meeting, BlackRock and SEC officials delved into various key topics, including:
- Staking practices
- Tokenization of securities
- Approval standards for crypto Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)
- Definition of option transactions for these ETFs
Product Portfolio Presentation
BlackRock took the opportunity to introduce its digital asset product portfolio to the SEC. Products such as IBIT (Bitcoin ETF), ETHA (Ethereum ETF), and BlackRock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) were showcased and evaluated in light of current market trends.
Regulatory Framework and Staking
BlackRock shared its insights on the regulatory framework for staking and discussed the potential development of staking-enabled Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs). The company also explored regulatory expectations and steps towards the tokenization of securities.
Approval Criteria for Cryptocurrency ETPs
Another focal point of the meeting was the criteria necessary for the approval of cryptocurrency ETPs. BlackRock engaged with the SEC on topics such as qualifying under Section 6(b) of the Securities Exchange Act and the establishment of an interim regulatory framework.
Options Trading for Crypto ETPs
Technical details surrounding options trading for crypto ETPs were also discussed during the meeting. This included considerations such as position limits, usage limits, and liquidity thresholds of the underlying assets.
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