Crypto ETFs in focus: Are altcoins next for SEC approval?

Byte-Sized Insight by Cointelegraph

October is shaping up to be a pivotal month for crypto ETFs, with 16 applications, many tied to altcoins like Solana, XRP, and Litecoin, awaiting final decisions from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. However, the new SEC-approved generic listing standards for exchange traded products could be a game changer for issuers.
In this episode of Byte-Sized Insight, we speak with Zach Pandl, Head of Research at Grayscale, and James Seyffart, ETF Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, to unpack what makes this round of filings different, how the SEC’s stance may be shifting and what the potential approvals could mean for both investors and the broader crypto market.

(01:19) Why October 2025 is deemed “ETF Month”
(02:41) Breaking down 19b-4 filings and looming SEC deadlines
(03:48) The new generic listing standards that could fast-track crypto ETFs
(04:52) How the SEC’s stance on crypto shifted after the Gensler era
(05:32) Bipartisan support in Washington driving crypto regulation clarity
(06:57) Key lessons from Grayscale’s ETF battles: putting investors first
(08:11) Is there real demand for altcoin ETFs in today’s market?
(08:29) Solana and XRP ETFs: futures market signals early appetite
(09:17) Why basket and index ETFs could shape the future of crypto investing
(10:03) Inside the next wave of crypto ETFs: simplified access for investors

This episode was hosted and produced by Savannah Fortis, @savannah_fortis.
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