#RegulatoryNews 🚀 SEC Speeds Up Crypto ETF Approvals! Regulatory Bottleneck Cleared!
Major regulatory news has just dropped, indicating the path to crypto Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) is about to get much faster!
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released crucial new guidelines aimed at accelerating the approval process for the massive backlog of over 900 pending registration filings following the recent government shutdown.
Key Changes Accelerating the Process:
* Universal Listing Standards (The Game Changer):
The SEC's approval on September 17, 2025, of universal listing standards for commodity trust shares on major exchanges (Nasdaq, Cboe BZX, NYSE Arca) eliminates the need for each eligible crypto product (ETP) to obtain a separate approval under Section 19(b). This drastically cuts approval time.
* Automatic Effectiveness:
For filings submitted during the shutdown, registration statements without deferral clauses will automatically become effective after 20 days under Section 8(a).
* Fast-Track Option: Issuers now have clear instructions to formally request accelerated effectiveness under Rule 461, allowing for even quicker listing dates.
By streamlining both the listing process and the registration process, the SEC is effectively removing key bureaucratic hurdles. This marks a massive step toward mass institutional product launches for a wide variety of cryptocurrencies!
