VanEck Seeks SEC Approval for Pioneering BNB ETF Despite Regulatory Gray Area
VanEck has filed a landmark application with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a Binance Coin (BNB) exchange-traded fund. The proposed "VanEck BNB ETF" would track BNB’s market performance, though specific listing details have not yet been disclosed.
This development occurs amid ongoing regulatory uncertainty surrounding BNB. The SEC has previously indicated that BNB may be classified as a security, while Binance continues to face legal challenges in U.S. courts. market reaction has been subdued, with BNB’s price showing minimal immediate movement—indicating trader skepticism regarding the ETF’s approval prospects.