VanEck’s push to launch the first U.S.-listed BNB exchange-traded fund has taken a significant step forward with a newly updated SEC filing, advancing the proposed product closer to a Nasdaq debut under the ticker VBNB.
On November 21, VanEck Digital Assets submitted Amendment No. 2 to its Form S-1 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The amendment outlines key operational, valuation, and custody details for the VanEck BNB ETF, reinforcing the company’s intention to list the fund on the Nasdaq Stock Market.
According to the filing, the ETF’s objective is straightforward: “The Trust’s investment objective is to reflect the performance of the price of BNB tokens, less the expenses of the Trust’s operations.”
Designed for Institutional Scale on Nasdaq
VanEck’s filing notes that the ETF will price its shares using inputs from the MarketVector BNB Index, ensuring transparency and consistency in valuation. The structure allows Authorized Participants to manage basket transactions using either cash or in-kind BNB, enabling institutional desks to optimize liquidity during fast-moving market conditions.
The trust emphasizes strong operational clarity, confirming that VanEck Digital Assets LLC is the sponsor.
Not Registered Under the Investment Company Act
The filing highlights that the ETF will not be registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and will not employ derivatives, leverage, or CFTC-regulated futures products. This keeps the ETF aligned with the structure used by other spot crypto ETFs that operate independently of traditional mutual fund regulations.
Early capital came through a 4,000-share seed purchase on November 14, 2025, with each share valued at $25,000, reflecting the typical seeding model used by digital asset ETFs.
BNB Staking: Optional Future Feature
The filing confirms that the trust does not currently stake any BNB, but leaves the door open for future staking:
“In the future, to the extent the Sponsor in its sole discretion determines to stake all or a portion of the Trust’s BNB, the Sponsor will engage one or more third-party staking service providers.”
This flexibility signals a potential evolution toward passive yield generation, though no staking activity is included at launch.
Investor Risks Clearly Defined
The amendment stresses that shares are speculative, uninsured, and subject to the full volatility of BNB, including:
- •Custody and security threats
- •Market disruption events
- •Liquidity fluctuations
- •Potential loss of all invested capital
The filing reiterates BNB’s role as the native asset that powers BNB Chain, enabling transaction fees, smart contract execution, and network operations.
Institutional Demand Continues to Rise
Industry observers say that VanEck’s initiative reflects accelerating institutional demand for regulated crypto exposure. Supporters argue that ETF structures bring improved transparency and operational simplicity, removing the complexities of direct token management for institutional investors.
The updated filing marks another milestone in the growing expansion of crypto-linked ETFs, placing BNB alongside Bitcoin, Ethereum, DOGE, and XRP in the race for U.S.-regulated investment products.