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VanEck’s Head of Digital Assets Research has criticized the SEC for repeated delays on Bitcoin ETF-related applications. The delays affect the firm’s options The US SEC has postponed its decision on VanEck’s latest bitcoin spot ETF application, saying it didn’t receive comments from the Federal Register. Bitcoin spot ETF proposals are likely heading toward a mid-October showdown as the Securities and Exchange Commission [SEC] has announced the postponement of decisions on seven The SEC has again delayed a decision on a major crypto ETF proposal affecting CoinShares’ application for a spot XRP ETF, which would be exposed to XRP Late last month, August 2025, the SEC announced a 45-day delay to rule on VanEck’s third Bitcoin Spot ETF application. This comes on the heels of the SEC denying Grayscale’s GBTC The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) delayed a decision on a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application from VanEck. VanEck’s last attempt to score The Securities and Exchange Commission has yet again delayed its decision on VanEck's application to create a spot Bitcoin ETF. Asset management giants BlackRock and VanEck have taken steps to address final comments from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on their respective spot bitcoin

Final Call on VanEck\'s Bitcoin ETF Application Pushed to October: SEC Delays Continue

The deadline for a decision on VanEck\'s Bitcoin ETF application has been pushed to October, marking another delay in the ongoing saga of spot Bitcoin ETF approvals. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced the postponement, citing a need for further consideration and review. This extension affects VanEck’s options and adds to the frustration surrounding the approval process.

SEC Delays Plague Bitcoin ETF Applications

This isn\'t the first time the SEC has delayed a decision on VanEck\'s Bitcoin ETF. Late last month, specifically in August 2025, the SEC announced a 45-day delay to rule on VanEck’s third Bitcoin Spot ETF application. Read more about the previous delay.

VanEck’s Head of Digital Assets Research has criticized the SEC for repeated delays on Bitcoin ETF-related applications, highlighting the increasing uncertainty and potential negative impact on investors. The SEC has again delayed a decision on a major crypto ETF proposal, also affecting CoinShares’ application for a spot XRP ETF, which would be exposed to XRP.

Bitcoin Spot ETF Showdown Looms in Mid-October

Bitcoin spot ETF proposals are likely heading toward a mid-October showdown, as the SEC has announced the postponement of decisions on seven different applications. The agency says it didn’t receive comments from the Federal Register on time. This comes on the heels of the SEC denying Grayscale’s GBTC.

VanEck\'s Persistent Pursuit of a Bitcoin ETF

VanEck\'s last attempt to score SEC approval faced similar hurdles. Despite repeated filings, the SEC has yet again delayed its decision on VanEck\'s application to create a spot Bitcoin ETF. Asset management giants BlackRock and VanEck have taken steps to address final comments from the SEC on their respective spot bitcoin applications, indicating a commitment to meeting regulatory requirements.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) delayed a decision on a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application from VanEck, signaling ongoing regulatory scrutiny of cryptocurrency-related investment products.

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