SEC Delays Decisions on Solana, Litecoin, and Bitcoin ETFs Amid Regulatory Scrutiny

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed its decision on Grayscale’s proposed spot Solana ETF, extending the review period amidst heightened scrutiny on cryptocurrency-based exchange-traded funds. The SEC has up to 240 days to make a final decision, setting a deadline for October. In addition to the Solana ETF, the SEC has also postponed decisions on other cryptocurrency ETFs, including a spot Litecoin ETF from Grayscale and a proposed rule change for in-kind creation and redemption by the iShares Bitcoin Trust. The SEC’s delay on these proposals reflects ongoing regulatory considerations in the cryptocurrency market. To continue reading this as well as other DeFi and Web3 news, visit us at thedefiant.io