VanEck Seeks SEC Clarity on Tokenized ETFs and Staking Integration
VanEck, a global investment manager overseeing $132.9 billion in assets, engaged the SEC's crypto Task Force to explore regulatory pathways for blockchain-based fund structures. The firm pressed for guidance on how tokenized ETF shares would operate under existing securities frameworks, questioning how investor protections might evolve when traditional fund units migrate to distributed ledgers.
Discussions zeroed in on liquidity risks tied to staking derivatives within ETF wrappers—a critical hurdle for institutions eyeing DeFi integration. VanEck's inquiry signals mounting Wall Street demand for regulatory certainty as asset managers increasingly view tokenization as inevitable rather than speculative.