The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is working on establishing generic listing standards for crypto ETFs aimed at simplifying the approval process.
The proposed criteria could potentially fast-track the listings of crypto ETFs by allowing issuers to avoid the lengthy 19b-4 process and instead opt for an S-1 registration form.
There is speculation that market capitalization, trading volume, and liquidity could be key factors in the new listing standards for crypto ETFs.
In addition to crypto ETFs, the SEC has issued guidance on disclosure expectations for crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) to establish a more structured oversight framework for digital assets.