Bitwise throws spot NEAR ETF in race for SEC approval

The leading digital asset management firm, Bitwise, has officially presented to the U.S. Stock Exchange and Securities Commission (SEC) an S-1 form with the aim of launching NEAR’s spot listed fund (ETF). This movement represents a strategic step towards integrating the NEAR token — a native asset of the Near protocol — into traditional financial markets, and adds to a growing institutional trend towards digital assets. This news marks a signifi…

Bitwise Aims for NEAR ETF Approval With Official SEC Filing - Crypto News Flash

Bitwise files with SEC for NEAR ETF, expanding altcoin ETF lineup as regulatory delays persist despite leadership change.

Key Points of the News Expanding access to alternative assets: Bitwise Asset Management has requested a cash NEAR ETF, which opens the door for traditional investors to obtain exposure to altcoins beyond major tokens such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. Regulatory and safe: The proposed NEAR ETF will offer a regulated and transparent way to invest in NEAR, taking advantage of consolidated custody solutions such as Coinbase Custody to ensure investor sa…

Bitwise Files Spot NEAR ETF Application as Altcoin Fund Race Heats Up

Bitwise files for a NEAR ETF to offer direct exposure to the NEAR token without derivatives. The NEAR ETF will track the CF NEAR-Dollar benchmark with Coinbase Custody as custodian. Bitwise expands its crypto ETF portfolio following growing demand for altcoin exposure. Bitwise Asset Management has officially filed for a spot NEAR ETF with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The move came through a Form S-1 filing submitted on May 6. The…

Bitwise Takes a Step Closer to NEAR ETF with SEC Filing - Invest In Crypto News

Bitwise Asset Management has formally submitted a Form S-1 registration statement to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to launch the Bitwise NEAR exchange-traded fund (ETF).  The filing follows Bitwise’s earlier move on April 24, 2025, when the firm registered a trust entity for the Bitwise NEAR ETF in Delaware. The S-1 marks the natural next step in the process. NEAR Joins the Altcoin ETF Race With Bitwise Filing The proposed ETF …

NEAR ETF in the making: What can investors learn from Bitwise’s S-1 filing?

NEAR Protocol eyes mainstream exposure with ETF proposal, reflecting increased investor confidence in scalable blockchain solutions.