SEC Approves New Crypto ETF Listing Standards: Easier Access for Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has approved groundbreaking generic listing standards for crypto exchange-traded funds, significantly streamlining the approval process for Bitcoin ETFs, Ethereum ETFs, and other digital asset products. This regulatory shift eliminates the previous 270-day review period that often resulted in rejections, replacing it with an efficient standardized framework. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins emphasized this move will "maximize investor choice and foster innovation" while maintaining America's position as the world's leading capital markets destination. The approval immediately benefits pending applications including Grayscale's Digital Large Cap Fund and opens the floodgates for new crypto ETF launches in coming months.