SEC Plans Faster, Clearer Rules for Crypto ETFs — What It Means for $XRP and Others
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is working on a new rule that could speed up the approval process for spot cryptocurrency ETFs — including ones tied to $XRP .
Right now, it can take up to 240 days for an ETF to be approved. But under this new proposal, that wait time could drop to just 75 days, thanks to a more standardized process.
The SEC also released a 12-page guidance document explaining what crypto ETF issuers need to disclose. It focuses on things like:
How the crypto is stored (custody),
The specific risks involved,
And other crypto-specific details.
The goal? To protect investors while still encouraging innovation in the crypto space.
This move shows a clear shift in the SEC's attitude — aiming to bring more structure and transparency to how digital assets are regulated. While this could help ETFs get approved more quickly, it also means tougher rules, which might make it harder for some applications to pass.
In short: Faster approvals, but with stricter standards — a sign that the crypto world and regulators are finally starting to find more common ground.