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Sep 7, 10:45 AM U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

WisdomTree cancels Ethereum Trust filing with SEC after three years

Asset manager WisdomTree has officially withdrawn its Ethereum Trust S-1 registration with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Originally submitted on May 27, 2021, the company has decided not to proceed with the issuance of Ethereum ETF shares. Despite the withdrawal, WisdomTree requested that the fees paid for the registration be credited for future use. This move coincides with VanEck's decision to close its Ethereum Strategy ETF due to low demand.

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