The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken a major regulatory leap by approving new generic listing standards for spot cryptocurrency exchange‑traded funds (ETFs). Under these rules, exchanges such as NYSE, Nasdaq, and Cboe Global Markets can list ETFs tied to digital assets like XRP, Solana, and Dogecoin without requiring the old dual filing system under Section 19(b), which considerably delayed launches.
These generic standards are designed to reduce bureaucratic delays: the maximum review period for eligible crypto ETFs drops from about 240 days to just 75 days. As a result, not only Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs are now being considered, but altcoins that meet criteria—such as having a regulated futures market for at least six months—will also qualify.
Investors and industry watchers expect a wave of new spot crypto ETFs launching later in 2025, including those tracking XRP and DOGE, which until now were stymied by regulatory friction. This regulatory shift increases access, liquidity, and mainstream legitimacy for altcoins in regulated investment vehicles. With clearer rules in place, crypto ETF markets are likely to grow rapidly.
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