BREAKING: SEC Approves Long-Awaited ETF for Ethereum (ETH)

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust ETF and Ethereum Mini Trust ETF products under its newly adopted “generic listing” framework.

According to a statement dated September 23, 2025, New York Stock Exchange Arca (NYSE Arca) announced that both ETFs will now be listed under Rule 8.201-E (Generic). Previously, these products were listed under Rule 8.201-E (Non-Generic), which required a special approval process.

This change will streamline and streamline the listing and trading process for Grayscale’s Ethereum-based investment products. The new framework eliminates the need for the SEC to issue special approvals each time similar products are listed on exchanges.

The SEC stated that the regulation would increase market competition and provide investors with access to more transparent and secure products. NYSE Arca also argued that the change would strengthen free and open market mechanisms and protect investor interests.

Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust ETF was first listed on May 23, 2024, while the Ethereum Mini Trust ETF was listed on July 17, 2024.

*This is not investment advice.

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