The SEC has approved combined Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs from Hashdex and Franklin Templeton, expanding institutional access to the two largest cryptocurrencies. The Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF and the Franklin Templeton Crypto Index ETF received regulatory clearance, with the latter benefiting from an expedited review. Franklin Templeton's updated ETF filing secured faster approval due to its alignment with established commodity-based trust standards. The approvals come after consecutive delays and coincide with a volatile period in crypto markets, with Bitcoin's price dropping by over 8%. Analysts suggest that upcoming leadership changes in Washington may have accelerated the recent approvals. Bloomberg analysts predict that Litecoin ETFs could be next, while uncertainties remain for other assets like Solana and XRP. The SEC's stance toward crypto ETFs may become more favorable under Paul Atkins' leadership. #SEC #ETF #Bitcoin #Ethereum #Hashdex #FranklinTempleton #Crypto #Regulation #Litecoin