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Story: Canary Capital Seeks PEPE ETF Launch Despite Token’s 85% Price Drop

By Maheen Hernandez

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SEC Review Process Begins. The SEC hasn't commented publicly on Canary's application.

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PEPE Community Stays Hopeful. Pepe Coin's community remains active despite the price crash.

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Canary Capital filed Wednesday. The investment firm wants SEC approval for a spot PEPE ETF that would track Pepe Coin, even though the meme token crashed 85% from its December…

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The application comes at a pretty rough time for PEPE holders, but Canary sees opportunity where others see risk.

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Market analysts aren't convinced. Too risky for most.

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Derek Thompson from FinTech Advisory thinks differently though. He said Friday a successful PEPE ETF "could pave the way for other meme-based tokens to enter the ETF space" and…

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The SEC hasn't commented publicly on Canary's application. The commission typically takes several months to review crypto ETF proposals, often asking for additional information…

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Canary Capital enlisted legal experts to handle compliance requirements. The firm secured partnerships with several custodians on April 7 to manage the underlying PEPE assets…

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No timeline exists yet. The application sits in preliminary review.

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The company prepared contingency plans for potential delays or additional SEC scrutiny. Canary plans to work with regulatory consultants if the commission raises concerns about…

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Pepe Coin's community remains active despite the price crash. Many holders hope an ETF could renew mainstream interest in the token.

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Canary's move coincides with broader interest in structured meme coin products. Other firms expressed interest in launching similar crypto ETFs, creating fierce competition.

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Industry insiders watch closely for precedent. A successful PEPE ETF approval could open doors for other meme tokens to enter traditional finance markets.

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Canary Capital declined to comment on specific timelines or investor interest levels. The firm stays optimistic about approval chances despite the challenging regulatory…

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The proposed ETF would list on a major U.S. exchange if approved. Canary aims to provide easier access for investors wanting digital asset exposure without directly buying…

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