SEC Eyes XRP Crypto Trust for Stock Exchange Debut
Published Date: 2/21/2025
Notice
Summary
The Cboe BZX Exchange wants to start trading shares of the 21Shares Core XRP Trust, which is tied to the cryptocurrency XRP. This change lets investors buy and sell these shares on the exchange, making it easier to invest in XRP through a trusted fund. The SEC is now asking for public feedback before giving the green light, so this could happen soon and might shake up crypto investing.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Exchange listing for XRP trust shares
The Cboe BZX Exchange filed on February 6, 2025 (Amendment filed February 12, 2025) to list and trade shares of the 21Shares Core XRP Trust under BZX Rule 14.11(e)(4). If approved, you will be able to buy and sell shares that represent ownership of the Trust (which holds XRP, cash, or cash equivalents) on a national securities exchange.
Custody and audit protections for Trust XRP
The Trust will custody XRP with Coinbase Custody Trust Company, LLC and use segregated cold-storage addresses; the Custodian must identify Trust assets separately and will not loan or encumber the Trust's XRP. The Registration Statement says the Custodian maintains segregated accounts, the Custodian carries fidelity insurance, and Trust XRP movements are audited annually by an independent external audit firm.
Cash-only creation, NAV timing, and intraday values
The Trust will create and redeem Shares only in cash in Creation Baskets of 10,000 Shares; the Administrator will calculate NAV once daily using the Pricing Benchmark at 4:00 p.m. ET; and an Intraday Indicative Value (IIV) will be published every 15 seconds during Regular Trading Hours (9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET). Because creations/redemptions are cash-only and NAV is calculated daily, Shares bought or sold intraday may trade at a premium or discount to NAV.
Trading delayed until S-1 is effective
The Trust's Shares will not trade on the Exchange until the Registration Statement on Form S-1 (dated November 1, 2024) is declared effective. This means you cannot buy or sell the Trust's Shares on the Exchange until the S-1 is effective and the SEC process is complete.
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