XRP price jumps 3% amid SEC ETF approval, upcoming US fund launch

SEC approves crypto ETF listing standards, XRP ETFs in focus [https://invezz.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/xrp-red-2.jpg] The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved new listing standards for crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs), a decision expected to reshape the digital asset market. The rule change allows Cboe, Nasdaq, and NYSE to list and trade Commodity-Based Trust Shares under a standardised framework. For the first time, exchanges will not need to file a 19-b form for each new crypto ETF if they meet the criteria, removing a 240-day review hurdle. This development could pave the way for XRP spot ETFs, as regulatory clarity emerges following Ripple’s legal battle with the SEC. SEC CLEARS GENERIC LISTING STANDARDS The SEC’s Generic Listing Standards (GLS) extend to crypto spot ETFs, effectively fast-tracking applications that meet predefined requirements. Exchanges previously had to submit individual filings for every product, but the new framework aligns crypto ETFs with traditional ETFs that benefitted from similar rules in 2019. Historical data shows ETF launches more than tripled after generic rules were introduced for equity ETFs, suggesting a surge in crypto ETF offerings is…