The SEC opened a 60-day comment period on Novel ETF rules covering crypto and prediction-market funds, after Chair Paul Atkins paused launches from Roundhill, Bitwise and GraniteShares in May 2026.

The SEC paused novel event contract ETF filings from Roundhill, GraniteShares, and Bitwise as Chairman Paul Atkins orders a public comment review process.

The SEC is taking a fresh look at how a proposed fast-growing new class of ETFs tied to prediction markets should be regulated.