SEC Approves New Generic Listing Rules For Crypto ETPs That Will Streamline Entire Process
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved new listing standards for exchange-traded products (ETPs) holding spot commodities, including cryptos, which will streamline the process and remove the need for the agency to review applications on a one-by-on-basis. The decision will enable exchanges such as Nasdaq, NYSE Arca, and Cboe BZX, to proceed with listings of proposed ETFs (exchange-traded funds) by sidestepping the 19(b) rule filing process, which is often lengthy, can take up to 240 days, and requires the SEC to approve or disapprove applications. BOOM: SEC has approved the generic listings standards that will clear way for spot crypto ETFs to launch (without going through all this bs every time) under '33 Act so long as they have futures on Coinbase, which currently incl about 12-15 coins. pic.twitter.com/E9FXrniXRS — Eric Balchunas (@EricBalchunas) September 17, 2025 The decision will essentially make the process more streamlined, because ETF issuers...