SECLicensingJune 3, 2026

SEC Approves Options Listing Rules for Multi-Crypto Asset Trust Products

The SEC approved rule changes at MIAX exchanges establishing listing criteria for options on commodity-based trusts that hold multiple crypto assets, expanding the regulated derivatives ecosystem for crypto products. This is significant because it signals the SEC's willingness to approve exchange-listed options on diversified crypto trust structures, not just single-asset products. Compliance officers at broker-dealers, exchanges, and custodians handling crypto-linked structured products should assess whether their AML programs, customer suitability frameworks, and custody arrangements are adequate for these new instrument types.

What to do

Assess whether your AML program, customer suitability policies, and custody arrangements cover options on multi-crypto asset trusts, and update product onboarding procedures accordingly.

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