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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...

Ripple’s RLUSD has received official approval from Dubai’s financial regulator, and this marks a significant step forward for XRP price prediction and cryptocurrency adoption in the Middle East. The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) cleared Ripple’s stablecoin for use within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) , and this development is driving renewed optimism about XRP’s potential for a substantial 21.5% price growth right now. XRP price prediction chart showing current levels and future projections – Source: CoinCodex Also Read: RLUSD Listed on $711B Exchange as Saudi Prince Backs Ripple How Ripple RLUSD Approval Boosts XRP Price Prediction & Crypto Growth Source: Bitcoin.com The regulatory approval of Ripple RLUSD by the Dubai Financial Services Authority represents more than just another licensing milestone. Firms located within the Dubai International Financial Centre which has almost 7,000 companies, will be able to employ Ripple ...

In the midst of a wider market bull run, XRP has performed admirably. Although it experienced a move to the upside later than most of its peers, since December 4, prices have gone up from $0.503 to approximately $2.68 at press time — a 423.80% surge. As it currently stands, XRP has seen returns of 337.18% on a year-to-date (YTD) basis. XRP price YTD chart. Source: Finbold There have been quite a few positive developments for XRP as of late — on December 10, RLUSD, a stablecoin that is to be pegged 1:1 to the U.S. dollar received final regulatory approval.  The re-election of Donald Trump is widely seen as a positive catalyst for the wider crypto market — but XRP in particular stands to benefit. Trump has named Paul Atkins, a cryptocurrency advocate, as the upcoming chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission. If confirmed, Atkins’ tenure would certainly be a dramatic shift from current chairman Gary Gensler’s more stringent stance — particularly in light of Rip...