{"id":52732,"date":"2025-09-30T11:28:55","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T08:28:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/?p=52732"},"modified":"2025-09-30T11:28:55","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T08:28:55","slug":"sec-withdraws-etf-applications-for-these-altcoins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/sec-withdraws-etf-applications-for-these-altcoins\/","title":{"rendered":"SEC Withdraws ETF Applications for These Altcoins!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (<strong>SEC<\/strong>) has made a decision that has stirred the crypto market. The agency requested the withdrawal of 19b-4 ETF applications for <strong>XRP<\/strong>, <strong>Litecoin<\/strong>, <strong>Solana<\/strong>, <strong>Cardano<\/strong>, and <strong>Dogecoin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This move signals that the 19b-4 forms, once a cornerstone of the ETF approval process, will now be replaced by a new framework. From now on, the approval process will proceed solely through S-1 registration filings.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-52734 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/photo_5969976289601374424_x-300x204.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"632\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/photo_5969976289601374424_x-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/photo_5969976289601374424_x.jpg 661w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 632px) 100vw, 632px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_71 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/sec-withdraws-etf-applications-for-these-altcoins\/#Why_Were_19b-4_Filings_Important\" title=\"Why Were 19b-4 Filings Important?\">Why Were 19b-4 Filings Important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/sec-withdraws-etf-applications-for-these-altcoins\/#What_Changed_for_XRP_and_Altcoin_ETFs\" title=\"What Changed for XRP and Altcoin ETFs?\">What Changed for XRP and Altcoin ETFs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/sec-withdraws-etf-applications-for-these-altcoins\/#Market_Impact_and_Regulatory_Perspective\" title=\"Market Impact and Regulatory Perspective\">Market Impact and Regulatory Perspective<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/sec-withdraws-etf-applications-for-these-altcoins\/#Expectations_for_the_Future\" title=\"Expectations for the Future\">Expectations for the Future<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"39\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Were_19b-4_Filings_Important\"><\/span>Why Were 19b-4 Filings Important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"40\" data-end=\"269\">Closely followed by crypto investors, 19b-4 filings involved an exchange requesting permission from the <strong>SEC<\/strong> to list a new product \u2014 for example, an ETF. Each new ETF required a separate filing, and the process typically led to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"302\">Reviews lasting for months,<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"314\">Delays,<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"365\">Multiple rounds of feedback and resubmissions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"626\">The SEC\u2019s approval of general listing standards fundamentally changes this process. Exchanges can now list tokens that meet specific criteria under the same standard. This not only reduces bureaucracy but also makes ETF launches faster and more transparent.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"677\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Changed_for_XRP_and_Altcoin_ETFs\"><\/span>What Changed for XRP and Altcoin ETFs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"1032\">XRP has long been seen as one of the strongest candidates for crypto ETF approval. With this new development, the process hasn\u2019t been eliminated \u2014 only restructured. Now, XRP ETF approvals will rely on S-1 filings. These filings consist of detailed documents that provide investors with information about the ETF\u2019s structure, risks, and specifications.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1034\" data-end=\"1284\">The same applies to Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), Litecoin (LTC), and Dogecoin (DOGE). Instead of separate applications, they will now be reviewed under a unified standard. This could allow the ETF process to move forward more quickly in the future.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1337\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Market_Impact_and_Regulatory_Perspective\"><\/span>Market Impact and Regulatory Perspective<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1499\">Although this decision initially caused confusion among investors, experts view it not as a step backward but as a sign of maturation. The SEC\u2019s new framework:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1503\" data-end=\"1533\">Reduces bureaucratic burden,<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1602\">Addresses the need for regulatory alignment across institutions,<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1675\">Aims to provide a stable, long-term environment for crypto products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1909\">Notably, the SEC is preparing to collaborate with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on crypto regulation. An upcoming joint roundtable could mark the beginning of a more coordinated regulatory era for digital assets.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1949\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expectations_for_the_Future\"><\/span>Expectations for the Future<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"2234\">Analysts believe this shift will make the process more flexible rather than cause delays. Previously, 19b-4 filings had strict deadlines, but now the SEC can review applications at any time. This could accelerate approvals while also leading to more unexpected announcement timings.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0In the comment section, you can freely share your comments and\u00a0 opinions about the topic. Additionally, don\u2019t forget to follow us on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/coinengineernews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Telegram,\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@CoinEngineer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouTube<\/a>,\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/coinengineers\">Twitter<\/a>\u00a0for the latest news and updates.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has made a decision that has stirred the crypto market. The agency requested the withdrawal of 19b-4 ETF applications for XRP, Litecoin, Solana, Cardano, and Dogecoin. 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