Grayscale's Polkadot Trust Waits Longer for SEC Nod
Published Date: 4/30/2025
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Summary
The SEC is taking extra time to decide if Nasdaq can list and trade shares of the Grayscale Polkadot Trust (DOT). This affects investors interested in DOT shares and means the decision deadline is now June 11, 2025, giving regulators more time to review. No money changes yet, but this move could open new trading options soon!
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SEC Delays Decision on DOT Listing
If you have investments, the SEC has pushed back its decision on whether Nasdaq can list and trade shares of the Grayscale Polkadot Trust (DOT). The Nasdaq filed the proposal on February 24, 2025 and it was published on March 13, 2025; the original 45-day review period would have ended April 27, 2025, but the SEC extended the review and set June 11, 2025 as the new deadline.
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