Crypto Groups Ask SEC for Rules Tailored to Novel ETFs

Crypto industry groups are calling on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to adopt a tailored approach for novel exchange-traded funds, according to Decrypt. The Crypto Council for Innovation, Grayscale, and a16z are among those urging the regulator to retain existing fund classifications while making the review process more efficient for new exchange-traded products. The groups’ proposals focus on how innovative funds should be categorized and assessed as issuers seek regulatory clearance. Their position was reported on September 2, 2026. The push comes as crypto-focused organizations and companies engage with the SEC over the framework governing new ETF structures. The comments are relevant to the broader development of crypto investment products, although the supplied information does not specify any regulatory decision, timetable, or effect on individual assets.