Litecoin ETF：加密投资的新领域

美国证券交易委员会（SEC）已正式承认Canary Capital的Litecoin ETF提案，这标志着扩展基于加密货币的投资产品比特币和以太坊的扩展是一个重要的里程碑。

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).

美国证券交易委员会（SEC）已正式认可了Canary Capital的Litecoin ETF提案，这标志着将基于加密货币的投资产品扩大到比特币和以太坊上的重要一步。此举引起了公众反馈，可以使Litecoin（LTC）更接近其第一个美国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.

根据彭博高级ETF分析师埃里克·巴尔库纳斯（Eric Balchunas）的说法，这是SEC承认的第一份altcoin ETF。由于莱特币通常被称为“比特币黄金的银”，因此由于长期存在和比特币的结构相似性，因此这种认可将其视为强有力的监管批准候选人。

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的确认是在10月Canary Capital的初始S-1注册文件之后，这表明其打算发射受监管的投资工具，该工具可为Litecoin提供暴露，而无需直接加密所有权的麻烦。

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.

纳斯达克（NASDAQ）于1月15日提交了19b-4件为金丝雀莱特币ETF提交，启动了监管审查的关键第二阶段。该文件确保新金融产品与投资者保护标准保持一致，需要透明和公开披露。

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建议SEC可以加快批准过程，而不是利用整个240天的审查期，尤其是考虑到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.

金丝雀莱特币ETF旨在使主流投资者可以使用莱特币投资，从而消除了对加密钱包和私钥的需求。取而代之的是，投资者可以通过其标准经纪帐户直接获得Litecoin的风险。

Key aspects of the proposed ETF include:

拟议的ETF的关键方面包括：

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

- 跟踪Coindesk Litecoin价格指数（LTX）以准确反映市场。

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

- 建立安全的Litecoin监护权框架以保护投资者资产。

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

- 实施仅现金创建和赎回系统，经纪交易商（授权参与者）将现金交换为ETF股票而不是直接处理莱肯。

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对Litecoin ETF的考虑标志着对加密支持投资产品的接受越来越多。如果获得批准，金丝雀莱特币ETF可以为进一步的山寨币ETF铺平道路，从而在传统金融市场上开辟了新的投资机会。