The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) has taken a significant step towards expanding cryptocurrency investment options by submitting a 19b-4 form to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This filing proposes a rule change that would allow the listing and trading of the VanEck ETH Staking ETF. This ETF aims to provide investors exposure to Ethereum (ETH) while also generating yield through staking rewards. Staking involves locking up ETH to support the Ethereum network and, in return, earning rewards. The VanEck ETH Staking ETF would simplify this process for investors, removing the complexities of direct staking. The SEC will now review the CBOE's proposal, considering factors such as investor protection and market integrity. Approval of the ETF could open the door to greater institutional and retail investment in Ethereum, potentially impacting its price and the broader crypto market. The decision is eagerly awaited by the crypto community. ```

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