{"id":17078,"date":"2025-12-02T09:01:17","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T09:01:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bitunikey.com\/news\/first-u-s-chainlink-etf-wins-nyse-arca-listing-approval\/"},"modified":"2025-12-02T09:01:22","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T09:01:22","slug":"first-u-s-chainlink-etf-wins-nyse-arca-listing-approval","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bitunikey.com\/news\/first-u-s-chainlink-etf-wins-nyse-arca-listing-approval\/","title":{"rendered":"First U.S. Chainlink ETF wins NYSE Arca listing approval"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-detail__content blocks\">\n<p>Grayscale\u2019s Chainlink Trust converts into the first U.S. Chainlink ETF on NYSE Arca, underscoring a policy shift as the SEC streamlines approvals for crypto funds.<\/p>\n<div id=\"cn-block-summary-block_0ea5e4443b7062c54467cbcd2a5d8348\" class=\"cn-block-summary\">\n<div class=\"cn-block-summary__nav tabs\">\n        <span class=\"tabs__item is-selected\">Summary<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"cn-block-summary__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>NYSE Arca certified conversion of the Grayscale Chainlink Trust into an ETF under 1934 Act rules.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>LINK joins Dogecoin, Solana, Litecoin, HBAR and XRP in Grayscale\u2019s growing roster of converted crypto ETFs.\u200b<\/li>\n<li>Approval reflects an SEC policy shift under Chair Paul Atkins toward clearer, faster crypto product listings.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .cn-block-summary --><\/p>\n<p>The first U.S. exchange-traded fund tied to Chainlink received approval to begin trading on NYSE Arca, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.federalregister.gov\/documents\/2025\/11\/28\/2025-21402\/self-regulatory-organizations-nyse-arca-inc-notice-of-filing-of-proposed-rule-change-to-list-and\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">according<\/a> to a regulatory filing released Monday.<\/p>\n<p>The exchange certified the conversion of the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/quotes\/GLNK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Grayscale Chainlink Trust ETF<\/a>, allowing the fund to trade under rules established by the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the filing showed.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- .cn-block-related-link --><\/p>\n<p>Chainlink provides infrastructure that supports connections between blockchains and external data sources. Its LINK token ranks among the 25 largest crypto assets by market capitalization, according to market data.<\/p>\n<p>Grayscale has converted several closed-end crypto trusts to ETF structures in recent months, including funds tied to Dogecoin, Solana, Litecoin, HBAR and XRP. The Chainlink product represents the latest addition to a series of crypto ETFs launched in recent weeks.<\/p>\n<p>Industry observers have noted that listing approvals have accelerated as regulatory agencies adjust their approach to digital assets. The filing comes amid a policy shift under SEC Chair Paul Atkins, with officials indicating support for clearer rules governing crypto-based products and expedited processing of new applications, according to public statements.<\/p>\n<p>Market participants have reported that listing standards have become more predictable following a period of reduced activity. The SEC pursued multiple enforcement actions in previous years as part of a more restrictive approach to token-related services.<\/p>\n<p>The current regulatory environment has prompted an increase in applications for products tied to specific blockchain networks, according to industry filings.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- .cn-block-related-link --><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Grayscale\u2019s Chainlink Trust converts into the first U.S. Chainlink ETF on NYSE Arca, underscoring a policy shift as the SEC streamlines approvals for crypto funds. 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