The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially approved in-kind creation and redemption processes for all spot Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The move, announced on July 29, allows authorized participants — typically large financial institutions — to directly exchange ETF shares for BTC or ETH, rather than having to convert back and forth into cash. The result is a faster, more cost-efficient system, especially for institutional investors seeking arbitrage opportunities or real-time market exposure. “It’s a new day at the SEC,” said SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins. “A key priority of ... (full story)