SEC Explores Streamlined Token ETF Listing Standards

According to Foresight News, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is in the early stages of coordinating with exchanges to establish universal listing standards for token-based ETFs. Crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett reports that if a token meets these standards, issuers might bypass the 19b-4 process and directly submit an S-1 application, allowing for a direct listing by the exchange after a 75-day period. This streamlined process is expected to significantly reduce paperwork and communication costs for both issuers and the SEC. While the specifics of these listing standards remain unclear, market speculation suggests that factors such as market capitalization, trading volume, and liquidity might be considered. An SEC spokesperson declined to comment on the matter.