According to MarsBit, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued new guidelines that may accelerate the approval timeline for cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The updates, released after a prolonged government shutdown that caused over 900 pending registration filings to back up, include technical guidance outlining how issuers can proceed with ETF applications under Section 8(a) and Rule 461 of the 1933 Securities Act. Key changes include the SEC’s approval on September 17, 2025, of universal listing standards for commodity trust shares on Nasdaq, Cboe BZX Exchange, and NYSE Arca, eliminating the need for each eligible crypto ETP to obtain a separate Section 19(b) approval. The guidelines also confirm that registration statements without a deferral clause submitted during the shutdown will automatically become effective after 20 days under Section 8(a). The new SEC guidance allows issuers to choose automatic effectiveness or formally request expedited effectiveness under Rule 461 for faster listing.
SEC Releases New Guidelines to Expedite Crypto ETF Approval Process
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