Canary Capital has submitted paperwork to the U.S. SEC aiming to launch what might grow to be the primary spot ETF targeted on Sei (SEI), a cryptocurrency tied to the Sei blockchain.
This proposed ETF would stand out by together with a staking function, doubtlessly permitting it to generate passive returns for buyers.
The fund is designed to trace SEI’s market worth straight, with custody managed by BitGo and Coinbase. It could deal with subscriptions and redemptions in money reasonably than by direct crypto transfers, aligning with how present spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs function within the U.S. market.
SEI powers the Sei community, a Layer 1 blockchain that leverages the Cosmos SDK and helps Ethereum-compatible sensible contracts. Recognized for its pace and cross-chain performance, Sei blends the familiarity of Ethereum’s improvement surroundings with efficiency objectives akin to Solana.
Canary Capital has been actively increasing its crypto ETF choices, just lately proposing funds linked to belongings like Sui, Litecoin, Hedera, Pengu, and Tron — the latter additionally together with a staking part.
In a associated transfer, the Sei Basis just lately launched the Sei Improvement Basis, an initiative aimed toward boosting the blockchain’s ecosystem and inspiring broader crypto adoption in america.