According to a recent rumor, the SEC is considering an expedited process to streamline altcoin ETF applications. This new generic listing standard would work with exchanges, bypassing the need for a Form 19b-4. Traditionally, the Commission has delayed approving an ETF as much as possible to ensure a unique assessment for each application. Many current proposals already have a Form 19b-4, so this change might not help them, but it’s an incredibly good sign for approval
source: https://beincrypto.com/sec-may-fast-track-altcoin-etf-application-process/