U.S. SEC to Rule on 16 Crypto ETF Applications in October

Key Takeaways:The U.S. SEC will issue final decisions on 16 crypto ETF applications in October.Assets under review include Solana (SOL), XRP, Litecoin (LTC), and Dogecoin (DOGE).Industry analysts say the rulings could mark a pivotal month for spot crypto ETFs.BlackRock and Fidelity are notably absent from the October decision list.The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is set to deliver final rulings on 16 cryptocurrency ETF applications in October, according to TechFlow. The batch includes proposals tied to major altcoins such as Solana, XRP, Litecoin, and Dogecoin.Nate Geraci, president of NovaDius Wealth Management, emphasized the significance of the decisions, calling the coming weeks “extremely important” for the future of spot cryptocurrency ETFs.Well-followed crypto trader Daan Crypto Trades described October as the “month of ETFs” but noted that asset management giants Fidelity and BlackRock are not included in the October review list.The SEC’s decisions could have far-reaching implications for institutional adoption and market sentiment as regulators weigh how to expand access to crypto through regulated investment products.