Following the U.S. SEC's approval of a universal listing standard for spot crypto ETFs, shifting its regulatory approach from "case-by-case approval" to "standardized efficiency," the original decision deadlines for numerous applications have effectively become moot. The new rules create a "fast track" for crypto asset ETFs meeting specific criteria, primarily targeting assets with CFTC-regulated futures contracts existing for over six months. The SEC has requested that ETF applicants for XRP...

Following the U.S. SEC's approval of a universal listing standard for spot crypto ETFs, shifting its regulatory approach from "case-by-case approval" to "standardized efficiency," the original decision deadlines for numerous applications have effectively become moot. The new rules create a "fast track" for crypto asset ETFs meeting specific criteria, primarily targeting assets with CFTC-regulated futures contracts existing for over six months. The SEC has requested that ETF applicants for XRP...