Litecoin ETF：加密投資的新領域

美國證券交易委員會（SEC）已正式承認Canary Capital的Litecoin ETF提案，這標誌著擴展基於加密貨幣的投資產品比特幣和以太坊的擴展是一個重要的里程碑。

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially recognized Canary Capital’s Litecoin ETF proposal, marking a significant step in expanding cryptocurrency-based investment products beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum. This move invites public feedback and could bring Litecoin (LTC) closer to its first U.S.-listed exchange-traded fund (ETF).

美國證券交易委員會（SEC）已正式認可了Canary Capital的Litecoin ETF提案，這標誌著將基於加密貨幣的投資產品擴大到比特幣和以太坊上的重要一步。此舉引起了公眾反饋，可以使Litecoin（LTC）更接近其第一個美國上市交易所交易基金（ETF）。

According to Bloomberg Senior ETF Analyst Eric Balchunas, this is the first altcoin ETF filing to be acknowledged by the SEC. As Litecoin is often called the “silver to Bitcoin’s gold,” this recognition positions it as a strong candidate for regulatory approval due to its long-standing presence and structural similarities to Bitcoin.

根據彭博高級ETF分析師埃里克·巴爾庫納斯（Eric Balchunas）的說法，這是SEC承認的第一份altcoin ETF。由於萊特幣通常被稱為“比特幣黃金的銀”，因此由於長期存在和比特幣的結構相似性，因此這種認可將其視為強有力的監管批准候選人。

The SEC’s acknowledgment follows Canary Capital’s initial S-1 registration filing in October, indicating its intention to launch a regulated investment vehicle that provides exposure to Litecoin without the hassle of direct crypto ownership.

SEC的確認是在10月Canary Capital的初始S-1註冊文件之後，這表明其打算發射受監管的投資工具，該工具可為Litecoin提供暴露，而無需直接加密所有權的麻煩。

Nasdaq submitted a 19b-4 filing for the Canary Litecoin ETF on January 15, initiating the crucial second phase of regulatory review. This filing ensures that new financial products align with investor protection standards, necessitating transparency and public disclosure.

納斯達克（NASDAQ）於1月15日提交了19b-4件為金絲雀萊特幣ETF提交，啟動了監管審查的關鍵第二階段。該文件確保新金融產品與投資者保護標准保持一致，需要透明和公開披露。

Balchunas suggests that the SEC may expedite the approval process rather than utilizing the full 240-day review period, especially considering the successful approvals of spot Bitcoin ETFs in January 2024 and Ethereum ETFs in May 2024.

Balchunas建議SEC可以加快批准過程，而不是利用整個240天的審查期，尤其是考慮到2024年1月的Spot Bitcoin ETF和2024年5月的Ethereum ETF的成功批准。

The Canary Litecoin ETF aims to make Litecoin investing accessible to mainstream investors, eliminating the need for crypto wallets and private keys. Instead, investors can gain exposure to Litecoin directly through their standard brokerage accounts.

金絲雀萊特幣ETF旨在使主流投資者可以使用萊特幣投資，從而消除了對加密錢包和私鑰的需求。取而代之的是，投資者可以通過其標準經紀帳戶直接獲得Litecoin的風險。

Key aspects of the proposed ETF include:

擬議的ETF的關鍵方麵包括：

- Tracking the CoinDesk Litecoin Price Index (LTX) to accurately reflect the market.

- 跟踪Coindesk Litecoin價格指數（LTX）以準確反映市場。

- Establishing a secure Litecoin custody framework to safeguard investor assets.

- 建立安全的Litecoin監護權框架以保護投資者資產。

- Implementing a cash-only creation and redemption system, where broker-dealers (Authorized Participants) exchange cash for ETF shares instead of directly handling Litecoin.

- 實施僅現金創建和贖回系統，經紀交易商（授權參與者）將現金交換為ETF股票而不是直接處理萊肯。

The SEC’s consideration of Litecoin ETFs marks a growing acceptance of crypto-backed investment products. If approved, the Canary Litecoin ETF could pave the way for further altcoin ETFs, opening up new investment opportunities in traditional financial markets.

SEC對Litecoin ETF的考慮標誌著對加密支持投資產品的接受越來越多。如果獲得批准，金絲雀萊特幣ETF可以為進一步的山寨幣ETF鋪平道路，從而在傳統金融市場上開闢了新的投資機會。