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📅 January 23 |
For years, many tokens lived in the shadow of Bitcoin and Ethereum when it came to regulated financial products. It seemed unthinkable that assets directly associated with crypto exchanges could aspire to have their own ETF approved in the United States. But the regulatory environment changed, the institutional narrative too, and now the map of crypto ETFs is beginning to look more like the real market than Wall Street's conservative ideal.

📖 Grayscale formally filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to register for the Grayscale BNB ETF, which would carry the ticker GBNB and list on the Nasdaq if it receives regulatory approval.
In the document, the firm explains that the fund would directly hold BNB, the native asset of the BNB Smart Chain, as backup for the trust's shares.
For the operational structure, Grayscale appointed Bank of New York Mellon as transfer agent and Coinbase Custody Trust Company as custodian of the digital assets, a detail that reinforces the attempt to present the product under traditional institutional standards.
BNB is currently the fourth largest cryptocurrency on the market, with a capitalization close to $121 billion, according to data from The Block. Its size, liquidity and use within one of the most active blockchain ecosystems in the world make it a logical candidate from a market point of view, although it has historically carried the regulatory weight of its close relationship with Binance, one of the exchanges most closely watched by US authorities in recent years.
Grayscale is not the first firm to try this move. VanEck had already proposed a similar ETF in May 2025, but the new attempt comes at a very different time for the industry. In the last year, the US market has seen the approval and launch of ETFs linked to assets such as Solana, XRP, Dogecoin, Hedera and Chainlink, reflecting a much more favorable political and regulatory climate towards digital assets.

Topic Opinion:
The US regulated market no longer distinguishes between “acceptable” and “controversial” cryptocurrencies, but rather between assets with sufficient size, liquidity and institutional demand. If the SEC approves this product, it will be a powerful signal that the crypto market legitimization process has entered a new phase, where even the tokens most linked to exchanges and old regulatory disputes can find space within Wall Street.
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Grayscale Investments filed a Form S 1 on January 23 2026 to register a spot BNB ETF that would trade under the proposed ticker GBNB. This move aims to give investors a regulated way to gain direct exposure to BNB the native token of the BNB Chain without having to buy and custody the coins themselves.
What is a spot BNB ETF A spot ETF holds the actual asset rather than futures or derivatives. In practice that means the fund would keep BNB in secure custody and issue shares that represent fractional ownership of those holdings. The ETF would operate as a Delaware statutory trust and if approved its shares would trade on Nasdaq making them accessible through ordinary brokerage accounts. Authorized participants such as large financial firms would create and redeem shares using cash or by delivering BNB directly to the fund.
Why this matters A spot BNB ETF would make BNB easier to buy for many investors by removing the need to manage wallets keys and custody. It could also bring more liquidity to BNB through traditional market infrastructure and reduce some operational risks by relying on professional custody services. For the broader crypto market the filing signals growing institutional interest in altcoins and expands the range of familiar investment products tied to digital assets.

Key risks and the approval path The filing is preliminary and subject to SEC review and possible revisions. Approval is not guaranteed. Regulators will look at issues such as market surveillance liquidity and any legal questions tied to BNBs ecosystem and its connections to centralized platforms. BNB price volatility regulatory uncertainty and custody complexities remain real risks even if an ETF launches.
What investors should consider If you are interested consider how a spot ETF fits with your goals time horizon and risk tolerance. An ETF can simplify access and custody but will come with fees and not remove market risk. Watch the SEC review process for updates and pay attention to trading volume and spreads if the fund launches.
Grayscale filing for a spot BNB ETF is a notable step toward mainstream access to BNB. If approved it could attract institutional capital and offer a familiar regulated pathway for investors to gain exposure to the token.
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