#AltcoinETFsPostponed On March 11, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) postponed decisions on several altcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications, including those for XRP, Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC), Cardano (ADA), and Dogecoin (DOGE). Filings from asset managers such as Grayscale, VanEck, 21Shares, Bitwise, and Canary Capital are affected, with new deadlines set for May 2025 .

The SEC cited the need for additional time to review these proposals, a move analysts view as standard procedure rather than indicative of rejection . Despite the delays, industry experts remain optimistic about eventual approvals, noting that the SEC has acknowledged new filings, including Franklin Templeton's application for an XRP ETF .

These postponements occur amid leadership transitions within the SEC, contributing to a cautious regulatory approach . The crypto industry continues to monitor developments closely, anticipating potential shifts in the regulatory landscape.