#SECETFApproval Here’s the latest on SEC crypto ETF approval developments:
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🇺🇸 1. Trump Media’s “Crypto Blue Chip” ETF Filing
• On July 8, Trump Media & Technology Group (owner of Truth Social) filed to launch a multi‑crypto ETF with the SEC, tentatively named Crypto Blue Chip ETF .
• The proposed allocation is ~70–75% Bitcoin, 15–25% Ethereum, and the remaining ~10% spread across Solana, XRP, and Cronos .
• Designed to trade on NYSE Arca, with custody by Crypto.com (Foris DAX Trust). The SEC officially acknowledged the application on July 8, beginning a review window of up to ~240 days—but such filings often involve amendments and back‑and‑forth .
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2. Grayscale’s Multi‑Crypto ETF Approved
• In early July, the SEC approved Grayscale’s Digital Large Cap Fund (GDLC) conversion into a spot ETF containing Bitcoin (~80%), Ethereum (~11%), XRP (~5%), Solana (~2.8%), and Cardano (~0.8%) .
• Effectively the first US-listed alt‑coin spot ETF, this marks a significant regulatory step beyond BTC and ETH-only products .
• Note: a later SEC order temporarily stayed the final approval pending formal commission action .
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3. Broader Crypto ETF Landscape & SEC Guidance
• The SEC has issued updated 12-page guidance outlining disclosure rules and custody risk reporting for crypto ETFs. This is the first step toward more streamlined approvals—possibly reducing review times from ~240 to ~75 days .
• Solana spot ETF filings are currently being amended by issuers before a July deadline; final SEC decisions are expected by October 10 .