In a surprising move that could reshape the digital market landscape in the United States, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revealed new regulatory standards that open the door for the listing of a wide range of cryptocurrencies as exchange-traded products (ETPs).
According to an official filing submitted by the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), the new rules allow for the listing of ETPs for digital currencies provided that the underlying digital asset is subject to futures contracts traded in a "certified contract market" for no less than 6 months, with a comprehensive data-sharing agreement required between the exchange and the contract market.
The biggest surprise was the list of currencies expected to be approved, which includes 18 digital currencies, among which are notable names such as:
• Dogecoin (DOGE)
• Solana (SOL)
• Cardano (ADA)
• Litecoin (LTC)
• Avalanche (AVAX)
• Chainlink (LINK)
• Polkadot (DOT)
• Hedera (HBAR)
• Stellar (XLM)
Prominent analyst at Bloomberg, Eric Balchunas, pointed out that these currencies were already strong candidates for approval, with odds exceeding 85%, adding that their listing could actually take place on U.S. exchanges during September or October 2025.
