The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released new guidance aimed at expediting the approval process for cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This move follows the resolution of the recent government shutdown and seeks to streamline access to digital asset ETFs, including those for Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and XRP. The SEC's directive is designed to reduce procedural bottlenecks and accelerate market entry for these financial products. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins highlighted the importance of fostering innovation and expanding investor choice in the crypto space. Hester Peirce, head of the SEC’s Crypto Task Force, also expressed support for providing clarity around crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs). The new guidance is anticipated to boost institutional participation, enhance liquidity, and increase capital inflows into the cryptocurrency market.