The US SEC has delayed decisions on multiple crypto ETF proposals, including ones from BlackRock and Franklin Templeton. New deadlines set for Nov. 13 and 14. No indication on SEC’s stance, just need for more evaluation time. Franklin filed proposals in mid-March, Nasdaq submitted on July 16. SEC has up to 45 days to act on proposed rule changes.

SEC has shifted stance on digital assets since Trump. Chair Atkins announced “Project Crypto” to modernize securities rules and unify digital asset framework. Atkins highlighted the pivot at OECD Roundtable, stating “Crypto’s time has come.” Despite pro-crypto push, SEC continues to delay decisions on ETF applications, including altcoin and staking products.

SEC postponed decisions on Bitwise Dogecoin ETF and Grayscale Hedera ETF until Nov. 12. Extensions given to NYSE Arca’s Truth Social Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF, 21Shares and Bitwise Solana ETFs, and 21Shares Core XRP Trust. Regulators also extended review period for Cboe BZX’s proposal to list WisdomTree XRP Fund and Canary PENGU ETF. SEC reviewing at least 92 crypto-linked ETF proposals.

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