2026-01-13 09:28:06

There are new developments in market regulation. The latest version of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee's Market Structure Act reveals a key detail: January 1, 2026, marks the dividing line. After this date, if a token has become a major asset in a national securities exchange-listed ETF product, it will be redefined within the regulatory framework—from an "auxiliary asset" to a "non-auxiliary asset."

This shift may seem highly technical, but it carries significant practical implications. It indicates that regulators are gradually clarifying the position of crypto assets within the traditional financial system. Once a token is included in mainstream ETFs, it is no longer regarded as a fringe tool but as an official investment target. For those tokens likely to be included in mainstream funds, this classification adjustment could serve as an important policy signal.

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AirdropHunter007

· 01-16 08:48

January 1, 2026? Another key milestone, this time truly turning coins from "wild children" into "mainstream" within the system. What does this mean... Once a mainstream ETF adopts a certain coin, its status is automatically upgraded. In plain terms, it’s regulatory de facto acknowledgment—Alright, you can enter the market, but you have to follow my rules. But on the other hand, when that day really comes, will there be new "technical adjustments" to hold things back... These rules can be changed every time, and no matter how they change, they profit anyway.

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DAOdreamer

· 01-14 05:27

Will it only take effect in 2026? So what do our current purchases actually count as? Really? Is this a green light for mainstream cryptocurrencies? Wait, does this mean BTC and ETH are officially becoming mainstream? Regulators are starting to accept it, it feels like the situation is about to change. Oh my God, more than two years of buffer period—are they giving everyone a chance to get on board? There's something here—moving from the fringe to officially recognized investment assets, a turnaround. The question is, will there be any more variables before 2026?

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MidnightTrader

· 01-13 09:56

January 1, 2026? That feels a bit far off. By then, the market will have to go through another round of correction...

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ChainMemeDealer

· 01-13 09:56

January 1, 2026? We still have to wait another two years to see the show. Who knows if it will be genuine or just hype by then. --- Basically, it's just renaming coins from "Wild Child" to "Official Army." It sounds fancy, but it's really nothing special. --- Can coins listed on ETFs really rise? It always feels like just a new way to trap retail investors. --- Do regulators want to incorporate cryptocurrencies into the traditional financial system? Uh... I still find this chess game a bit confusing. --- Wait, does this mean some coins have a chance to get into mainstream funds? So which one should I buy now? --- It's all about timelines and dividing lines. In the end, retail investors are the ones who get hurt. --- It's basically the authorities endorsing BTC and ETH. Don't overthink other coins.

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GateUser-74b10196

· 01-13 09:55

The timeline for 2026 feels a bit far away, but it is indeed a signal... The mainstream adoption process has accelerated.

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