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SEC acknowledges slew of crypto ETF filings as reviews, approvals accelerate

The regulator is seeking comment on filings covering crypto staking, options and altcoin ETFs, among others.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has acknowledged some half a dozen exchange filings related to cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the past two days, according to Feb. 19 and Feb. 20 regulatory submissions.

The filings, submitted by securities exchanges Nasdaq ISE and Cboe BZX, address proposed rule changes for crypto ETFs concerning staking, options, in-kind redemptions and new types of altcoin funds, the documents show.

The SEC’s acknowledgments highlight how the agency has softened its stance on crypto since US President Donald Trump started his second term on Jan. 20. Consequently, two crypto index ETFs launched in February and analysts expect more ETF approvals to follow in 2025.