The U.S. SEC Extends the Decision Deadline for Nasdaq's Bitcoin Index Options Listing Application

Techub News reports, according to the SEC official website, it has decided to designate a longer processing period to make a decision on Nasdaq PHLX's proposed rule change regarding the listing and trading of Nasdaq Bitcoin Index Options. The proposed rule change was initially submitted on September 23, 2025, and the SEC previously initiated proceedings to determine whether to approve the proposal in December 2025. In accordance with relevant statutory provisions, the SEC is now postponing the final decision deadline for this application from March 28, 2026, to May 27, 2026. The SEC explicitly stated that extending the decision time is to ensure sufficient time to consider the proposal and the various issues and public comments it has raised.