SEC Updates Listing Standards to Speed Up Crypto ETF Approvals

The SEC just made a move that could speed up how crypto ETFs get approved in the United States. Until now, getting a spot crypto ETF listed was a long process, often dragging on for months. But with the new changes, exchanges like Nasdaq, NYSE, and Cboe can follow a standard rulebook instead of starting from scratch every time. In some cases, that could cut the wait from eight months down to about two and a half.

What’s Actually Changing

Before this update, each crypto ETF had to go through a double approval process. The exchange had to get clearance, and the fund manager had to go through their own review. That meant lots of back and forth, uncertainty, and long delays. Now, if a fund checks all the right boxes, it can move through more quickly using preset criteria. That’s a big deal for companies trying to bring ETFs tied to other cryptocurrencies, not just Bitcoin or Ethereum.

SEC Approves Generic ETF Listing Standards

All crypto ETFs are now auto approved if they meet basic criteria, no more waiting months for individual approvals.

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