According to Cointelegraph, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision on the approval of the Franklin Templeton crypto index ETF until early 2025.
In a letter dated November 20, the SEC stated that due to the lack of comments received after the proposed rule change was published on October 8, 2024, it has decided to extend the review period. The SEC set January 6, 2025, as the deadline for approving or rejecting the proposal.
Franklin Templeton applied for a crypto index ETF in August. Katalin Tischhauser, head of research at Sygnum Crypto Bank, stated that the crypto index ETF is the 'next logical step' for the digital asset market.
The New York Stock Exchange and Grayscale are also seeking to launch a crypto index ETF. Approval of the Grayscale ETF would mark the first such product in the U.S., potentially bringing new capital inflows.