SCOOP: The @SECGov has asked issuers of $LTC, $XRP, $SOL, $ADA, and $DOGE ETFs to withdraw their 19b-4 filings following the approval of the generic listing standards, which replace the need for those filings. Am told withdrawals could start happening as soon as this week.
— Eleanor Terrett (@EleanorTerrett) September 29, 2025
What the new framework changes
The SEC’s approval of generic listing standards allows exchanges to list commodity-based exchange-traded products, including those tied to digital assets, without requiring a case-by-case review through the 19b-4 process.
Instead, exchanges can rely on these new standards if the products meet the set eligibility requirements. The standards were designed to bring crypto-related ETFs in line with the processes already applied to other commodities, effectively streamlining approvals while maintaining regulatory oversight.
Requirements for eligibility
One of the key conditions under the SEC’s framework is that the asset must meet established criteria before being eligible for listing. Among these, the most relevant for crypto products is the requirement that futures tied to the asset must have traded for at least six months on a CFTC-regulated exchange. This condition is seen as a way to ensure sufficient market history and oversight before approving related ETF products.
Timeline for XRP and other assets
In the case of XRP, regulated futures contracts began trading on May 19, 2025. Based on the six-month requirement, this means the earliest an XRP ETF could qualify under the generic standards would be November 19, 2025.
This timeline creates a clear benchmark for issuers and exchanges planning to launch XRP-based ETF products to market. Other assets named by the SEC, including Litecoin, Solana, Cardano, and Dogecoin, will each need to meet the same criteria before being eligible under the updated rules.
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Significance for the market
Commentary from market participants has emphasized that the move to generic listing standards positions crypto ETFs alongside traditional financial products. By eliminating the need for repeated individual filings, the process becomes more efficient, reducing delays for issuers while ensuring regulatory compliance.
For investors, the change represents a clearer path for new crypto-based ETFs, with timelines now largely defined by measurable criteria such as the six-month trading requirement for futures contracts.
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