
VanEck, a well-known American investment management company, has taken a groundbreaking step in the U.S. financial industry by creating a trust corporation in Delaware to begin the registration process for a Binance Coin (BNB) exchange-traded fund (ETF). This calculated move is the first attempt to launch a BNB-focused ETF in the U.S. market and is a prelude to a formal application with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Binance Coin (BNB), the fifth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is the target of the proposed VanEck BNB ETF, which seeks to replicate its performance. BNB is currently selling at about $608 as of April 2, 2025, with little change in value over the previous day.
VanEck’s move demonstrates its dedication to growing its selection of bitcoin exchange-traded funds. For its spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, which made their debut last year, the company has already received SEC approval. VanEck has also applied for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that track other digital assets, such as Solana and Avalanche, as part of a larger plan to give investors a variety of exposure to the dynamic digital asset market.
An important step in the company’s efforts to introduce a BNB ETF has been taken with the creation of the VanEck BNB Trust in Delaware. Although other markets offer comparable BNB-related investment products, including the 21Shares Binance BNB ETP, VanEck’s filing is the first attempt to launch a BNB ETF with a U.S. base.
VanEck’s proactive strategy demonstrates the growing institutional interest in incorporating digital assets into conventional investment vehicles as the regulatory environment for financial products based on cryptocurrencies continues to change.