Core Viewpoint - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved three exchanges to expedite the listing process for exchange-traded products (ETPs) that hold physical commodities like gold or Bitcoin, aiming to enhance investor access and promote innovation in the market [1]. Group 1 - The approved exchanges include the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), Nasdaq, and the New York Stock Exchange [1]. - The SEC's approval allows these exchanges to list commodity-based trust stocks as long as they meet the "approved generic listing standards" [1]. - SEC Chairman Paul Atkins stated that this approval simplifies the listing process and reduces barriers to accessing digital asset products in the U.S. capital markets [1].