How the SEC’s revised 2025 plan could streamline crypto oversight

Grayscale has filed with the SEC to list the first exchange-traded fund (ETF) tied to Zcash, a privacy-focused cryptocurrency, potentially on NYSE Arca. This move follows a series of successful ETF listings by Grayscale, including those for Dogecoin and XRP, which have recently gained approval for trading on the NYSE.

Grayscale has filed with the SEC to launch the first exchange-traded fund (ETF) linked to Zcash, a privacy-focused cryptocurrency. This filing aims to broaden access to Zcash and enhance institutional adoption of digital assets, coinciding with a significant rally in Zcash's price, which has surged over 1,000% recently.

The SEC’s Investor Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on December 4 to review tokenized equities and artificial intelligence disclosure rules, highlighting the regulatory body's increasing focus on emerging technologies in the financial sector.

Macro uncertainty is resurfacing, impacting the cryptocurrency sector as traders prepare for significant U.S. economic data releases and regulatory signals from the SEC. The crypto market remains under pressure, with Bitcoin's price recently dropping toward critical levels, raising concerns about a potential crash.

The SEC has introduced new guidelines that could significantly accelerate the approval process for cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs), aiming to reduce the backlog of pending applications and provide issuers with a more streamlined pathway to market. This development is expected to reshape the crypto ETF landscape positively.

VanEck has amended its filing for a BNB ETF, removing all staking plans, which marks a significant shift from its previous strategy that included staking features similar to its Solana ETF. This decision comes amid increasing regulatory scrutiny and uncertainty surrounding cryptocurrency investments.

VanEck has amended its filing for a BNB ETF, eliminating all staking plans, which marks a significant shift from its previous strategy that included staking features similar to its Solana ETF. This decision comes amid increasing regulatory scrutiny and uncertainty in the cryptocurrency market.

Franklin Templeton has launched its XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF), the Franklin XRP Trust, on NYSE Arca, following Ripple's recent settlement with the SEC. This move provides U.S. investors with regulated access to XRP, marking a significant milestone in the cryptocurrency market.