SEC Delays Decisions on BlackRock and Franklin Templeton’s Crypto ETFs

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has pushed back deadlines for numerous crypto-related exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications, adding to investor uncertainty about the products’ approval. The agency cited a need for additional evaluation time as the reason for the delays, which affect proposals from BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, and other industry players. The SEC’s decision to extend review periods across dozens of crypto ETF proposals highlights a broader pattern of regulatory hurdles faced by the sector.